Overview

• Krypto the Superdog makes his first live-action appearance when Superman hits theaters on July 11, 2025.
• James Gunn based Krypto’s mischievous personality and CGI model on his rescue dog Ozu, whose unruly antics inspired the character.
• Visual effects supervisor Stephane Ceretti and costume designer Judianna Makovsky adapted Superman’s iconic cape fabric and fold simulations to fit a canine form.
• Googling “Superman” or “Krypto” now yields a pawprint button that plays the Superman theme and leaves a digital paw stamp.
• A surge of Krypto merchandise—from plush toys and apparel to collars and limited-edition treats—has flooded stores ahead of the film’s release.