Find out how James Gunn's dog inspired Krypto in the new Superman movie and his key role in the future of the DCU.

Krypto's role in James Gunn's Superman has led to a massive spike in interest in dog adoptions. According to data from Google Trends, the search term

Superman's pet dog Krypto plays a crucial role. His loyalty and courage towards David Corenswet's character has pushed fans' interest in dog adoption. James Gunn designed Krypto based on his own dog Ozu.

Krypto flying the time bomb into the sky causes an explosion that sends a plane veering out of control. He stops the car only by knocking a water main askew. The dognappers fire bullets at him, causing a fiery gas leak.

The mineral jadarite has the same chemical composition as Superman’s weakness. It may be a problem for humans, too.

Krypto is more than just a cute, chaotic sidekick in "Superman" (2025). The dog helps characterize the hero — and human — that Superman has become.

While Krypto is stealing hearts on the big screen, HBO Max is home to the strangest live-action version of the dog.