I held Jude for five seconds and folded like a lawn chair. She looked at me like we'd known each other forever,' María Gabriela de Faría tells PEOPLE

Although the character of Krypto — who shares some of his master's super-powers (such as flying) — dates back to the mid-1950s, this is his first appearance on the big screen. It's probably too early to say that Krypto might spin off into his own franchise, he already made a big impact in the real world.

London Movie Theater’s Dog-Friendly Screening of ‘Superman’ Got Two Paws Up first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.

The hype will fade, but your dog will stay, so make sure you’re ready to give them the time, care, and training they need and deserve.”

What was clearly intended to win over the hearts and minds of cinema-goers, keen to see what Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn would do with the beleaguered superhero in his new summer blockbuster,

Calling all superdogs, a Krypto look-alike contest is happening in New York City thanks to James Gunn's "Superman"

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And according to reports, this love for Krypto the Superdog has sparked a massive interest in dog adoption. According to The Wrap, Superman inspired a 500% surge in dog adoption interest. The specific numbers come from dog training app Woofz,