For nearly 70s years, Krypto has been Superman's loyal companion and a very good boy. Before he arrives in the cinematic DCU, read about his comic book history.

In a touching story shared on social media, Gunn wrote how "Krypto came into the script & changed the shape of the story as Ozu was changing my life."

Superman’s best friend will be joining him onscreen next year. Krypto the Superdog will appear in James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman,” the director confirmed on social media Tuesday. He made the announcement in honor of October being Adopt a Shelter Dog month.

James Gunn has an explanation as to why Krypto isn’t a labrador in 2025’s Superman. Superman will be the first official feature film in Gunn and Peter Safran’s forthcoming DCU. Directed by Gunn, the movie stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent,

When Superman flies into theaters next summer, the Man of Steel will have man’s best friend by his side. James Gunn revealed Krypto, Superman’s loyal superdog, will appear alongside the titular hero in Superman.

Superman' director James Gunn has revealed the hero's iconic mutt Krypto the Dog will be in the movie, with inspiration for the canine's inclusion coming from the filmmaker's rescue pup Ozu.