The Nerdist article outlines two hypothetical credit scenes for James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie, explaining how each would establish future conflicts and characters in the new DCU.

• What Happens: Superman is flying over Metropolis when he hears a distress call about a falling satellite. He flies up to save it, but as he approaches, a green energy field (implied Kryptonite) envelops him, and the satellite is revealed to be a high-tech trap. Amanda Waller's voice is heard, introducing him to The Authority (characters like Manchester Black, Midnighter, and Apollo). They state they are there to keep "rogue gods" like him in check.
• What It Means: This scene would immediately establish the primary ideological conflict of the new DCU. It pits Superman's hopeful, traditional heroism against the cynical and violent "proactive" methods of The Authority. It also directly sets up the announced The Authority movie and positions them as major antagonists or anti-heroes in the universe.

• What Happens: The scene takes place in Lex Luthor's prison cell. A guard brings him a chessboard. As Luthor sets up the pieces, the guard's face shimmers and transforms into a green-skinned alien with three glowing dots on his forehead. The alien tells Luthor that the "Collector of Worlds" has taken an interest in Earth's new champion.
• What It Means: This is a clear setup for Brainiac as the major villain for a Superman sequel or a larger DCU crossover event. It establishes that even from prison, Luthor is already making cosmic-level alliances and scheming against Superman. The "Collector of Worlds" title is a direct reference to Brainiac's classic comic book origins.

In short, the article proposes that the credit scenes would perfectly establish the two main pillars of future conflict for Superman: a grounded, ideological threat from The Authority and a massive, cosmic threat from Brainiac.

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