James Gunn Confirms SUPERMAN's Krypto the Superdog Will Star in Seasonal Spin-Off Shorts
Director James Gunn has a way of making fans feel connected to the characters he brings to the screen. In making The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy at Marvel, fans were stoked to get little treats in between the films, like animated shorts based on the characters, as well as the holiday special short film. That Christmas special has gained a place in many family’s holiday traditions, and it looks like Gunn is carrying on this style of content-making in the DC Universe.
Gunn revealed to the press at a DC Studios event that after Superman is released this summer, we won’t have to wait for a sequel to see more of the Superdog, Krypto. Fans got a first look at Superman’s pup in the first trailer that was released, which saw Superman hurt and stranded, whistling for Krypto, who came to save him. Everyone loved the cute canine at first sight, and Gunn has been having fun with the furry hero.
Gunn explained, “We’ve got these cool little Krypto shorts that are so fun, man. I’ve been watching all of them. He’s a terrible, terrible dog. It’s for families and it’s just really fun and goofy. It’s pretty cool.”
Gunn’s co-Head of DC, Peter Safran jokingly added, “It’s definitely the Krypto you fall in love with in Superman. He’s a terrible dog.”
It was confirmed that there will be four of these and they will start in the fall. It’s also unclear if David Corenswet’s Superman/Clark Kent will appear in these shorts or if they’re live-action, but it is the same Krypto from the Superman movie.
Stay tuned for updates on the shorts, and watch Krypto in his first big screen appearance in Superman, set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
via: CB