Krypto the Superdog Spurs Pet Adoption Searches

Krypto the Superdog might just be Superman's actual scene-stealing co-star. This mischievously heroic pup with superpowers gives Superman as much trouble as he provides assistance. Could Krypto now be eclipsing even Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, and Superman himself in popularity? After seeing the movie, my kids couldn't stop talking about one character during our entire ride home: Krypto.

The canine hero appears to be making a stronger impression than anticipated. Data from dog training app Woofz (reported by The Wrap) reveals Google searches for "adopt a dog near me" skyrocketed by 513% following Superman's release last weekend, while "rescue dog adoption near me" surged 163%.

Other related searches saw smaller but still significant spikes. "Adopt a puppy" rose 31%, and audiences seemed particularly curious about Krypto’s breed—searches for "adopt a schnauzer" jumped 299%. (Though Krypto’s exact breed remains unclear—he’s CGI and extraterrestrial, after all. How has nobody pressed director James Gunn for specifics yet?!)

One detail is confirmed: Krypto was inspired by Gunn’s own adopted dog, Ozu. Gunn shared that after rescuing the then-one-year-old Ozu, who lacked significant human socialization, the pup proceeded to wreak havoc—destroying furniture and even nipping at his feet. That’s when inspiration struck: What if Ozu had superpowers? And just like that, both Krypto and Gunn’s vision for Superman took shape.

Gunn responded enthusiastically on social media to reports of Krypto’s influence on adoption searches: "This movie has blessed me endlessly—but this might be the most meaningful."

***Warning!** Spoilers for Superman ahead:*