Although updates have slowed down sinceJames Gunn’sSupermanwrapped filmingmore than a month ago, one DC comic book writer just came out of left field to drop an exciting bit of news. While speaking on an episode of theCapes and Lunatics Podcast,Supermancomic writerMark Waidrevealed thatKryptothe super-powered dog will appear in the 2025 DCU film. Waid is best known for writingBatman/Superman: World’s Finest, and also wrote the famousSupermancomic in 1996,Kingdom Come. Waid has recently been working with Marvel also on properties such asDaredevilandCaptain America, but he’s still plugged into the operations at DC. While talking about what he admires about Gunn and is looking forward to seeing in 2025’sSuperman, Waid had this to say:
“I like Gunn’s reverential approach by and large to this kind of stuff, and you know reverential without taking it too seriously. I mean, the movie has a dog in it, a superpowered dog with heat vision.”
It sounds like Superman will have his iconic canine sidekick in the debut DCU film, which is currently slated to hit theaters on June 23, 2025. Gunn’s reverential approach to comic book storytelling is one of the reasons hisGuardians of the Galaxyresonated so strongly with fans. He has an innate ability to make a group of misfits feel authentically like a family, and not like a studio is trying to force a family down your throat and make you care about them. If Gunn sticks to what he knows when it comes tothe new era of DC storytelling, fans who have been waiting for a faithful live-action adaptation of the most iconic DC characters are in for a treat.
Who Is Confirmed To Star in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’?
James Gunn’sSupermanhas assembled quite the team for the DCU debut, headlined byDavid Corenswetas the man of Steel himself andRachel Brosnahan(The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as his Lois Lane. There are other major superheroes at play as well, includingMilly Alcock(House of the Dragon)andIsabela Merced, who have each been tapped to play Supergirl and Hawkgirl, respectively. Leading the film in the feature villain role is Lex Luthor, who will be portrayed byNicholas Hoult, withFrank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr. coming over fromCreature CommandosandPeacemakerto also play a role inSuperman.Nathan Fillionwill also play Green Lantern, andWendell Piercewill lead the Daily Planet as Perry White.
Supermanflies into theaters on August 09, 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates on the film and watch the most recent soloSupermanmovie,Man of Steel, now streaming onMax.
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