Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for James Gunn’s SupermanKrypto the Superdog is easily one of the best and most adorable parts of James Gunn’sSuperman. A wildly rambunctious super-powered canine (with limited house training),Kryptois as cute as he is destructive, while still being quite loyal to the Man of Steel. However, I’m truly worried about Krypto’s future in theDCU.
Inspired by James Gunn’s real-life dog,the DCU’s Krypto isn’t the most well-behaved at the start ofSuperman. However, he does prove to be a big help to Superman during the movie’s third act.That said, James Gunn’sSupermanfeatures some key setup for Krypto’s next appearance, and I’m now very concerned that the next DCU movie may be a superhero version of Keanu Reeves’John Wick.
Superman Sets Up An Appearance From Krypto In 2026’s Supergirl
“More Of A Foster Situation”
In the middle ofSuperman, Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane inquires about Clark having a dog.Superman confirms that his looking after Kryptois “more of a foster situation”, meaning that the superpowered canine doesn’t actually belong to him.Sure enough,Superman’sending has Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El making her DCU debut ahead of her ownSupergirlmovie releasing next year.
Picking up Krypto from the Fortress, it’s confirmed that Superman was watching Supergirl’s dog while she went and partied on worlds with red suns (so she could get drunk). As such, this heavily implies thatSupergirlwill be opening exactly like Tom King’sSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowcomic series. Not only was that theSupergirlmovie’s original title, but the movie’s script has also been written by Tom King himself.
InWoman of Tomorrow’sfirst issue,Supergirl is indeed drunk on another planet, having hit a low point in her life and feeling rather purposeless. Krypto’s also with her to keep her company, and it now looks like the same will be true for the DCU adaptation. However, this makes me very concerned for Krypto, considering what else happens by the end of that same first issue.
Will Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Become A Superpowered John Wick?
The Comics Make Me Worried For Krypto…
In the firstJohn Wick, Keanu Reeves' titular character comes out of retirement as a hitman, seeking revenge and returning to a life of extreme violence afterthe son of a Russian mobster kills John Wick’s dog(shortly after the passing of his wife).When it comes to Krypto, I have the foreboding suspicion thatSupergirlmay echoJohn Wick.
“I feel like I’m justifiably worried about the DCU’s Krypto and his future with Supergirl..”
In theWoman of Tomorrowcomic, Supergirl encounters a young alien girl named Ruthye whose family was murdered Krem of the Yellow Hills.Both characters are confirmed to be inSupergirl’scast.However, Krem also shoots Krypto with a poison arrow when the dog tries protecting Kara, unaware that the red sun’s rays had made him more vulnerable.
Although Krypto makes a surprise recovery with an antidote by the series' end, Supergirl’s dog being critically wounded similarly kickstarts Kara and Ruthye’s quest as they track down Krem across the galaxy.All such, I feel like I’m justifiably worried about the DCU’s Krypto and his future with Supergirl. After all, it’s quite possible that the movie adaptation may choose to darkly raise the stakes more than the comic did.
For the time being, it seems we’ll just have to wait and see what the future holds for Krypto the Superdog whenSupergirlreleases next year.
Superman
Cast
Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
Supergirl
Supergirl will be the second movie in the DC Universe following Superman. The movie is set to follow Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, and will be inspired by the comic miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by writer Tom King and artist Bilquis Evely.
