David Corenswet is making waves as Superman in James Gunn’s latest film. But it is Krypto the superdog who’s stealing hearts and also sparking real-life change. Interestingly, the CGI canine sidekick is inspired by James' own rescue dog Ozu. The interesting part is that viewers are getting so obsessed with Krypto that it has led to a spike in dog adoption interest in the US following the film’s release. For the unversed, Krypto plays a crucial role. Although he's not exactly well-behaved, he's fiercely loyal and unexpectedly helpful in combat action. His on-screen presence clearly leaves the audience in awe.

Dog adoptions rise by 500% in the US

According to a report by The Wrap, the dog training app Woofz notes that Google searches for “adopt a dog near me” have risen by an astonishing 513% in the US after the movie’s opening weekend. A more specific query, "rescue dog adoption near me" has also jumped by 163%, indicating a surge in interest in giving a second chance to the shelter dogs.

The way Krypto hugs Superman after getting abandoned by Supergirl ? pic.twitter.com/2pEVZrRi31