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

Superman is flying through theaters, and so is his four-legged flying buddy, Krypto, and since the movie came out, there’s been a rise in adoptions across the country inspired by Krypto.

His reboot has the benefit of an actor, David Corenswet, who may not have a lot of colors to work with, but whose presence is infinitely easier to take and less of a huge pile of smug than Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel.

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.

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

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

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