James Gunn Confirms: Krypto Will Be an Alien Dog in the DCU!

Following yesterday’s reveal, Krypto the Superdog has become the hot topic of online discussions and rumors. Fans are clearly loving the canine sidekick, and it seems that James Gunn is on the right track with his upcoming Superman film. This bodes well for the future of the DCU, and we’re excited to share this news.

Gunn unveiled the first-look image of Krypto, showcasing how the character will appear in the movie. The photo features Krypto alongside Superman, both gazing down at Earth from the Moon, echoing a famous comic book panel.

While fans are thrilled about Krypto, they’re also curious about his appearance, which differs from the traditional comic book version. This change isn’t drawing criticism towards Gunn. Instead, fans are eager to understand the reasoning behind it, and James Gunn was quick to provide an answer!

As mentioned earlier, Krypto is one of the most beloved sidekicks in DC Comics lore. Although he hasn’t appeared frequently, he has had some significant comic book moments and storylines.

Fans truly adore this canine companion, and we wholeheartedly agree—Krypto is a fantastic character, which is why we’re thrilled to see him in the upcoming film.

If you missed our earlier report or need a refresher, here’s what James Gunn shared yesterday:

Krypto arrives on screens in Superman this summer. Krypto was inspired by our dog Ozu, who we adopted shortly after I started writing Superman. Ozu, who came from a hoarding situation in a backyard with 60 other dogs & never knew human beings, was problematic to say the least. He… pic.twitter.com/zw8rVqv0n0

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 15, 2024

The fan reactions have been incredible, and Krypto is now the focus of numerous online discussions, which he truly deserves. We can’t wait to see more of him and discover what James Gunn has planned for the character in the future.

However, many questions still remain, and we’re fortunate that Gunn is active on social media and willing to discuss his projects. He was recently asked about Krypto’s species in the series and revealed that the character will be an alien dog.

James Gunn confirms DCU Krypto will be an alien dog in SUPERMAN pic.twitter.com/9QOMlzbXlZ

— Everything_DCU (@EverythingDCU_) October 15, 2024

This confirms that Gunn won’t be altering Krypto’s origins significantly, but it appears we can expect a slightly modified backstory compared to what we’re familiar with.

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