Supergirl Has Already Changed James Gunn’s Superman For The Better

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Okay, so I just saw the new Superman film set in 2025, and wow. It really messes with everything you think you know about the character. The biggest shock? Superman discovers his parents didn’t send him to Earth to be a savior, but to rule it. That’s a huge blow, but honestly, it wasn’t even the worst of it. The thing that really breaks him is when he finds out what happened to Krypto. Seriously, seeing Superman lose it over his dog was intense. It’s the only time he actually raises his voice in the whole movie, and it’s directed right at Lex Luthor. He literally bursts into Luthor’s office, completely enraged, yelling, “The dog, Luthor! You took the dog!” It’s a surprisingly emotional moment, and honestly, a really clever way to show Superman’s vulnerability.

Superman surprisingly turns himself in to the authorities, not because he’s committed a crime, but in hopes of finding Krypto, his dog. Lois Lane is shocked he’d go to such lengths for an animal, and even points out, “It’s a dog!” – questioning his decision. It’s later revealed that Krypto actually belongs to Superman’s cousin, Supergirl, and he was simply dog-sitting while she was traveling. However, a recent moment in the Supergirl trailer adds a new layer of meaning to Superman’s willingness to sacrifice himself for Krypto.

Supergirl Can’t Find Her Place In The Universe

The trailer for Supergirl shows Kara grappling with her place in the world. Unlike Superman, she remembers Krypton and carries the weight of losing her entire civilization, not just her family. The series begins with Superman expressing concern in a voicemail, urging Kara to stay on Earth and find a community. Kara’s heartbreaking reply, “I have no people,” highlights the key difference between the two surviving Kryptonians and her unique struggle.

Clark was raised by the Kents, unaware of his birth family, and grew up learning the values and ways of a typical Midwestern child. Kara, however, finds Earth completely foreign. Coming from a highly advanced civilization capable of interstellar travel and shielded cities, she’s struggling to adjust to a world still reliant on outdated technology like combustion engines. Luckily, she has one friend who makes the transition a little easier.

Kryto Is Supergirl’s Only Connection, And Superman Knows It

The Supergirl trailer strongly suggests that Krypto means the world to Kara. She loves him more than anything, and losing him would be devastating. Superman likely understands this deep connection, which explains why he’s so eager to look after Krypto when Kara is unavailable. It also explains his strong reaction when Krypto is put in danger.

Look, we all know Superman would rescue a little dog, or even a squirrel – we see him do that in the movie! It’s just…Superman. But with Krypto, it’s different. It’s not just about saving a pet. I realized he understands Krypto is everything to Kara. If she lost him, I think Superman feared it would completely break her, that whatever was keeping her grounded would just…vanish. Krypto isn’t just family; he’s her whole world. When Superman found the Fortress of Solitude destroyed and Krypto gone, I instantly knew his biggest worry wasn’t the damage, it was how utterly devastating it would be for Kara.

Seeing his cousin suffer because someone targeted him is devastating for Superman, pushing him to his absolute limit – a level of emotional distress we hadn’t seen before in the movie. Revisiting that scene now, after watching the trailer for Supergirl, makes it even more impactful. It reframes the moment: Superman wasn’t just saving one life, but potentially two. The stakes were even higher, as a truly enraged Supergirl could have caused widespread destruction trying to protect Krypto. It makes you wonder: if someone harmed Krypto, what would stop Supergirl from unleashing her full power to get him back?

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2026-04-19 16:41