Krypto the Superdog has arrived! Get ready for his pawsome debut in James Gunn's new Superman movie!

On Tuesday, director James Gunn unleashed some pawsitively exciting news: Krypto the Superdog is set to make his debut in the upcoming Superman! He made this tail-wagging announcement to celebrate October as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, because what better time to shine a spotlight on our furry friends?

‘Krypto arrives on screens in Superman this summer,’ Gunn announced. He revealed that Krypto was inspired by his own rescue pup, Ozu, who joined the family just after he started writing the script. Ozu, who came from a hoarding situation with a whopping 60 other dogs, had never known a gentle human touch.

‘He immediately came in and destroyed our home, our shoes, our furniture - he even ate my laptop. It took a long time before he would even let us touch him. I remember thinking, 'Gosh, how difficult would life be if Ozu had superpowers?' - and thus Krypto came into the script & changed the shape of the story as Ozu was changing my life. What better time to debut the not-so-good-good-boy Krypto than #AdoptAShelterDog month. Btw, Ozu today, is, fairly often, a very good boy,’ he wrote.

Krypto, the super-powered pup from Superman’s home planet Krypton, has appeared in plenty of animated DC films but is finally getting his live-action debut!

He’ll be soaring alongside David Corenswet’s Man of Steel in Gunn’s film next summer, and then he’ll join Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, directed by Craig Gillespie, set to hit screens in June 2026.

More about James Gunn

James Gunn is a renowned filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work in the superhero genre. After making waves in the Marvel universe, Gunn is now diving into the DC Universe, directing the upcoming Superman film and taking the helm of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) as co-head of DC Studios. He’s got big plans to revamp the franchise and bring a fresh perspective to iconic characters.

Gunn is quite active on social media, often engaging with fans and sharing behind-the-scenes insights into his projects. His candidness and humor resonate well with his followers, making him a beloved figure in the film industry.

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