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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Superman': Krypto The Superdog Makes Online Debut In New Film Short
Superman superhero Krypto the Superdog is back after his dazzling big-screen debut, this time in an online animated film short that will also be a part of the Superman digital and physical releases. Written and directed by James Gunn, marked the first big-screen Superman adventure to include Krypto as part of the narrative. Now, just before the release of Superman on digital streaming via premium video on demand this Friday, DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation have released a Krypto the Superdog film short that will also be a part of the PVOD release. The animated short – titled Krypto Saves the Day! – premiered on YouTube on Wednesday and can be seen below. The official summary of the animated short reads, 'Look, Pup! Fresh off his star-making performance in Superman, Krypto returns in a series of original comedic animated shorts. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios, Krypto Saves the Day! brings the caped canine's brand of heroic hijinks to everyday life in Metropolis. 'From school bus rescues to Spring Break cruise ship saves – and even Halloween candy crises – no adventure is too small as Krypto delivers super-powered action, laughs and plenty of mischief for fans of all ages.' 'Krypto Saves The Day!' Is The First Of Four 'Superman'-Inspired Shorts Featuring The Superdog The 5 1/2-minute Krypto Saves The Day! animated short is the first in the series of four Krypto adventures set to be released through 2026. Up next for the super dog is Episode 2, Krypto Saves the Day!: Halloween Havoc, which will be followed by Episode 3, Krypto Saves the Day!: Package Pandemonium and Episode 4, Krypto Saves the Day!: Coastal Catastrophe. As revealed in Superman, Krypto is actually the four-legged companion of Supergirl (Milly Alcock), who appears at the end of the film to pick up the super dog from Superman (David Corenswet), who was watching over the rambunctious yet very helpful pup. Apart from appearing online, Krypto Saves The Day! will be part of the bonus features for the PVOD release of Superman on Friday, and will be included in the bonus extras for the and 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release of Superman on Sept. 23.
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Krypto the Superdog Gets His Own Animated Series
With Superman hitting digital this week, DC Studios is using the bonus features as a way to tease expanded content within its new universe. Key among the special selections for the Superman home release is a first look at a series of animated shorts starring Krypto the Superdog. In the spin-off series Krypto Saves the Day, the adorable rascal (still modeled on James Gunn's dog, Ozu) gets into his own heroic hijinks around Metropolis. The first of the shorts from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios is School Bus Scuffle, written and directed by Ryan Kramer (Looney Tunes Cartoons). It just dropped online via Fandango and it's a soaring doggo delight. And that's not all! There will be more Krypto Saves the Day shorts coming soon: Halloween Havoc, Package Pandemonium, and Coastal Catastrophe. According to Warner Bros., the shorts will roll out individually through 2026. Warner Bros. also shared images from those seasonally themed tales: We're excited to watch more and love that the animated Krypto keeps the same mannerisms (and signature ear that sticks up) that Ozu inspired in Superman. Superman hits digital platforms August 15. A physical release is coming September 23. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Forbes
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rescue Dog Who Inspired Krypto In ‘Superman' Is Hero To Shelter Pets
Krypto the Superdog is based on Ozu, a terrier mix rescued from a hoarding situation and adopted by ... More 'Superman' director James Gunn and his wife. Like many dog lovers, Melissa Bacelar cried watching the new 'Superman' movie because of Krypto the Superdog, the Man of Steel's canine sidekick. But her tears involved not just the touching scenes, but personally knowing Ozu, the rescue dog who inspired the character. Ozu was one of 30 terrier mixes who landed at the municipal shelter in Riverside County, California, in the spring of 2022. The dogs had been living in a dilapidated yard with empty toilet bowls and were fearful of human touch. They'd been exposed to the deadly virus parvo and there was no space to care for them at the shelter. Ozu came from a hoarding situation. 'The dogs had never been socialized or touched,' she said. 'They were terrified.' Fortunately, the staff knew to call Bacelar to see if her nonprofit rescue organization, Wagmor Pets, could take in another hoarding case. She couldn't stand the thought of the dogs being killed and welcomed all 30 dogs to her 'dog hotel' in Studio City, California. (A few days later, she took in another 30 dogs from the same property.) The team named the dogs after country singers like Willie Nelson and Shay Moore – Ozu was initially called Shay — and shared their plight on social media. Ozu was originally named Shay when director James Gunn spotted his photo on Instagram. That's when Bacelar got an Instagram message from 'Superman' director James Gunn, who happened to be in town. Years before, they'd worked on the movie 'Citizen Toxie' together and had seen each other over the years. 'He goes, 'I live in Colorado but I'm in town doing the first cuts of 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3.' I'm going to be at Disney. Can I roll by?' So he comes by and meets the dogs,' she said. Gunn liked several of the dogs and visited two days in a row to FaceTime with his wife to get her opinion. Ultimately, they chose Shay — his quirky ears helped seal the deal — and renamed him Ozu after Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu. 'Superman' director James Gunn adopts Ozu from the nonprofit Wagmor Pets on May 23, 2022. 'He brings the dog home and they immediately loved the dog,' she said. 'But he was texting me, 'This dog is so bad. He's on my kitchen table. He just destroyed my laptop.' He was just destroying their house.' Uzo's Second Act As Krypto With loving care and lessons from Lola, the other family dog, Ozu blossomed into a devoted companion. But his early antics helped inspire the playfully mischievous Krypto character while Gunn was writing the script for 'Superman' and he wondered how difficult life would be if Ozu had superpowers, as he shared on social media. He even used Ozu as the 3D model for computer-generated Krypto, turning the grey dog white – a transformation Bacelar found profoundly moving as she watched the film. 'Krypto looks just like Ozu. He's just a white Ozu,' Bacelar said. 'When I saw the dog, I literally cried. Tears came down. It's just so awesome that this is being represented in the most popular movie in the world. This is just some dog that lived with empty toilet bowls in a yard in Riverside — nothing glamorous about him. And now he literally represents the most famous dog in the world. It's amazing.' She's grateful that Gunn used his platform to elevate rescue dogs — particularly mixed-breed dogs — and that Superman treats Krypto as a family member. 'It's so simple: you don't leave family behind,' she said. 'When you get a dog, they are part of the family. They're not disposable. I think that is represented so beautifully in this movie in so many ways.' A Superdog's Heroic Impact 'Superman' has grossed over $400 million since opening in theaters on July 11. Following opening weekend, Google searches on 'adopt a dog near me' spiked 513%. A shelter dog wears a Superman cape in an adoption promotion by Maury County Animal Services in ... More Tennessee. The increased interest in adoption thrills Bacelar, who hopes potential adopters will keep an open mind when they visit animal shelters and focus on a dog's personality and potential. 'I'm hoping that Krypto will just make people want to get a dog that's good for their family and for their lives, and not be so specific on breed,' she said. 'This is a rescue dog that needed work – that's a great dog and a fun dog that you're going to laugh with, but it's not a dog you're going to go to a breeder and buy. This is a rescue — there's no question about it. To put that out there is such a huge thing not only for us, but for every rescue dog in the world.'
