Superman superhero Krypto the Superdog is back after his dazzling big-screen debut, this time in an online animated film short that will also be a part of the Superman digital and physical releases.
Written and directed by James Gunn, marked the first big-screen Superman adventure to include Krypto as part of the narrative. Now, just before the release of Superman on digital streaming via premium video on demand this Friday, DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation have released a Krypto the Superdog film short that will also be a part of the PVOD release.
The animated short – titled Krypto Saves the Day! – premiered on YouTube on Wednesday and can be seen below.
The official summary of the animated short reads, “Look, Pup! Fresh off his star-making performance in Superman, Krypto returns in a series of original comedic animated shorts. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios, Krypto Saves the Day! brings the caped canine’s brand of heroic hijinks to everyday life in Metropolis.
“From school bus rescues to Spring Break cruise ship saves – and even Halloween candy crises – no adventure is too small as Krypto delivers super-powered action, laughs and plenty of mischief for fans of all ages.”
‘Krypto Saves The Day!’ Is The First Of Four ‘Superman’-Inspired Shorts Featuring The Superdog
The 5 1/2-minute Krypto Saves The Day! animated short is the first in the series of four Krypto adventures set to be released through 2026.
Up next for the super dog is Episode 2, Krypto Saves the Day!: Halloween Havoc, which will be followed by Episode 3, Krypto Saves the Day!: Package Pandemonium and Episode 4, Krypto Saves the Day!: Coastal Catastrophe.
As revealed in Superman, Krypto is actually the four-legged companion of Supergirl (Milly Alcock), who appears at the end of the film to pick up the super dog from Superman (David Corenswet), who was watching over the rambunctious yet very helpful pup.
Apart from appearing online, Krypto Saves The Day! will be part of the bonus features for the PVOD release of Superman on Friday, and will be included in the bonus extras for the and 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release of Superman on Sept. 23.
