James Gunn announced during Adopt-a-Dog Month that Krypto, Superman’s dog, will appear in the upcoming ‘Superman 2025′ movie

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,

It looks like Superman won’t be flying solo when James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy hits theaters in 2025 as he’ll be having a special friend by his side who’ll be making his own cinematic debut after only existing on print for decades.

While Krypto the Superdog wasn’t originally set to be in the film, Gunn explained that he adopted a pup named Ozu shortly after he began writing the script, and it inspired Krypton’s inclusion in the upcoming project starring David Corenswet.

Superman director James Gunn revealed the first official photo of Krypto the Superdog, one of the Man of Steel's best friends from DC comics.

Krypto, the Superdog of DC Comics, will appear in James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie, thanks to Ozu, Gunn's own canine best friend.

"Superman" director James Gunn gave a first look at Krypto the Superdog, a pup inspired by his own rescue dog.

Director James Gunn has revealed that Krypto the Superdog will make his live-action debut in the upcoming Superman film, which is set to release next summer and will feature David Corenswet as the Man of Steel.