Krypto the Superdog's Got People Actually Adopting Dogs?! James Gunn's Living the Dream, Apparently
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Turns out Superman's Krypto is making waves, inspiring a massive surge in dog adoption searches. James Gunn is delighted that a CGI dog is inspiring real-world good, and we're cautiously optimistic about the potential for more superhero pets (minus the chewing, hopefully).
Right, so apparently Superman's new movie isn't just about truth, justice, and the American way – it's also about a massive spike in folks wanting to rescue their own furry, four-legged chaos machines. According to IGN South Africa (citing data from Woofz, the dog training app – gotta love those niche stats), searches for "adopt a dog near me" went absolutely bonkers, jumping up by a whopping 513% after Superman hit theaters. Blimey! Even searches for "rescue dog adoption near me" saw a 163% increase.
Now, before you start imagining caped crusaders walking tiny schnauzers, it seems the Krypto effect is real. Searches for "adopt a schnauzer" reportedly spiked by 299%. (Even though, let's be honest, Krypto's a CGI alien dog – but who's counting?).
It's all a bit mad, innit? But here's the best part: James Gunn, the writer and director, is absolutely chuffed about it. He apparently based Krypto on his own adopted dog, Ozu, who, let's just say, had a bit of a…destructive streak. (Think chewing furniture, nipping at ankles – you know, the usual puppy stuff, but potentially with superpowers.) Gunn himself reacted to the news on social media, calling the adoption surge potentially the "greatest" blessing from the film. Fair play.
And for those who've seen the film (minor spoilers ahead, mate!), Krypto's not just Superman's pet. He's actually Supergirl's dog, temporarily under Superman's care. Which, of course, means we'll probably see Krypto causing mayhem in the upcoming Supergirl movie. Sounds like a right laugh!
Basically, a CGI dog is inspiring people to rescue real dogs. You can't make this stuff up, can you? Maybe we need more super-powered pets in our lives. Or maybe just slightly less destructive ones. Either way, good on ya, Krypto.
Tags: Superman, Krypto, Dog Adoption, James Gunn, Supergirl
Original article: IGN South Africa