Krypto the superdog appears to have inspired "Superman" moviegoers to look into adopting their own furry friend

James Gunn’s new Superman movie is doing more than just pulling fans to theaters. It’s actually inspiring people to adopt dogs, all thanks to Krypto, Superman’s superpowered pet in the film. In the movie,

James Gunn’s rescue-inspired superdog is sparking a real-world adoption boom. The new Superman movie is capturing hearts for many reasons, from reimagining the Man of Steel as a more human, kind, and emotionally grounded hero to showcasing a standout performance by David Corenswet.

That’s what Krypto has always represented — a vision of Rockwellian Americana where a good man has a good dog and an embrace of the outlandish science fiction inherent in watching a canine in a little cape display superpowers.

The very good boy dates back many decades, and his inclusion in the new Superman movie adds more than just a dose of cuteness.

Director James Gunn talks about adopting a rescue dog named Ozu, who later inspired Superman's Krypto in the upcoming film.

For the furry sidekick, Krypto, in “Superman,” the director James Gunn found inspiration — and a physical model — in his own unruly pet.

The new Superman movie hit theaters this weekend, and while it’s almost impossible to upstage a handsome superhero in a skin-tight suit—with piercing blue eyes and superpowers to boot—the newest cast member,