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

The very good boy dates back many decades, and his inclusion in the new Superman movie adds more than just a dose of cuteness.

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.

Man’s best (super)friend has prime placement in the new “Superman” movie, and the pooch’s path to the cinematic spotlight may be worth a movie itself.

The Groguification of franchises is as strong as ever, if all the merch for Superman's canine companion is anything to go by.

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

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

Footage of a deleted scene from Superman, implying Krypto injuring Edi Gathegi’s Mister Terrific, has resurfaced online. While the scene didn’t make it to the theatrical version of the movie, it nonetheless underscores certain aspects of the super canine.