India, July 16 -- American actor David Corenswet might headline James Gunn's Superman, but it's Krypto the superdog who's stealing hearts-and sparking real-life change. The CGI canine sidekick, inspired by GunnJames' own rescue dog Ozu, has led to a spike in dog adoption in the US interest following the film's release.

In the movie, Krypto plays a crucial role: he's not exactly well-behaved, but he's fiercely loyal and unexpectedly helpful in combat. Despite his chaotic energy, he proves to be a reliable ally-and yes, the dog is perfectly fine by the end of the film. His on-screen presence clearly struck a chord with audiences.

As per a report by The Wrap, according to the dog training app Woofz, Google searches for "adopt a dog near me...