DC League of Super-Pets

## Chronology

***DC League of Super-Pets*** is an 3D computer-animated superhero comedy film based on the team of the same name. The film is set to be released on May 20, 2022 and stars Dwayne Johnson as Krypto the Superdog, Kevin Hart as Ace the Bat-Hound, and Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, and Keanu Reeves as well.

The film is directed by Jared Stern (who also has written and produced the film) and Sam Levine, written by John Whittington and produced by Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Patty Hicks and Dwayne Johnson.

## Synopsis

In “*DC League of Super-Pets*,” Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.

## Plot

During the destruction of the planet Krypto, a Kryptonian Labrador Retriever ends up in the escape pod of fellow infant survivor Kal-El, comforting him as they head towards Earth. Years later, the dog and Kal-El, now known as the famous superheroes, Krypto the Superdog and Superman, live in the city of Metropolis under their dual identities Bark and Clark Kent. Clark is a reporter and journalist at the Daily Planet, a newspaper company.

## Cast

* Dwayne Johnson as Krypto/Krypto the Superdog
* Kevin Hart as Ace/Indestructadog
* Kate McKinnon as Lulu
* John Krasinski as Clark Kent/Superman
* Vanessa Bayer as PB/The Mighty Oink
* Natasha Lyonne as Merton/Shell On Wheels
* Diego Luna as Chip
* Keanu Reeves as Batman
* Marc Maron as Lex Luthor
* Thomas Middleditch as Keith
* Ben Schwartz as Mark
* Jameela Jamil as Wonder Woman

## Loop Group

* Kimberly Bailey
* Ryan Bartley
* David Beron
* Luke Bol
* Lyla Bol
* Ranjani Brow
* Cary Christopher
* Catero Alain Colbert
* Matt Corboy
* Esme Ellis
* Jeff Fischer
* Jason Griffith
* Melissa Heckler
* Bridget Hoffman
* Rif Hutton
* Ashley Lambert
* Terrence Mathews
* Scott Menville
* David Michie
* Juan Pacheco
* Jessica Pacheco
* Jessica Pennington
* Arianna Quincy
* Jaquita Tal'le

## Appearances

### Locations

* Earth
	+ United States of America
		- Metropolis

### Creatures

* Dogs
* Kryptonian Canines
* Cats
* Pigs
* Squirrels
* Turtles

### Organizations

* League of Super-Pets
* Justice League

### Mentioned

* General Zod
* Legion of Doom
* FedEx

## Production

In July 2018, Jared Stern was hired to write and direct an animated DC Super Pets film. In January 2019, it was announced that Sam Levine would serve as co-director with Stern, and that Patricia Hicks had signed on as producer.

In January 2019, it was announced that Sam Levine would serve as co-director with Stern, and that Patricia Hicks had signed on as producer.

In May 2021, it was announced that Dwayne Johnson will star as the voice of Krypto the Superdog, with other A-list actors in negotiations to co-star. In addition to starring in the film, he, alongside Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Stern will be joining Hicks as producers; while John Requa, Glenn Ficarra and Nicholas Stoller set to serve as executive producers.

In June 2021, the rest of the cast was later announced, with Kevin Hart set to voice Ace in the film. The following week, Jameela Jamil joined the film.

In September 2021, it was revealed that Marc Maron had joined the cast as the voice of Lex Luthor.

By November of the same year, additional roles were revealed to be: Chip, Green Lantern's squirrel (Luna); Merton, The Flash's turtle (Lyonne); PB, Wonder Woman's pig (Bayer), Superman (Krasinski) and newer additions, Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz.

## Trivia

* The movie includes a number of references to Superman (1978):
	+ The opening on Krypto is designed and staged as a homage to that film's opening.
	+ Krypto's hologram of his father looks just like Superman's hologram of his father Jor-El from the film.
	+ Clarie Kent wears glasses with reddish colored rims, the same glasses he wears in the film.
	+ John Williams's famed theme can be heard on the soundtrack whenever Superman is in action.

* This is the second DC title to base around Superman's dog after "Krypto the Superdog".
* After WarnerMedia were merging with Discovery to Warner Bros. Discovery, it is the first Warner Animation Group film with Warner Bros. Discovery byline label.
* The second Warner Animation Group film to be in co-production with DC Entertainment, after The Lego Batman Movie, released five years prior.
* Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz play the ice and fire powered Guinea pigs respectively. The two comedians have collaborated together many times, including their series on Netflix on their long-form improv skits, titled "Middleditch & Schwartz".
* This is the first Warner Animation Group film to be produced in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio since Scoob.
* Both of Sonic the Hedgehog's voice actors are in this movie. Ben Schwartz (the voice of Sonic in the live action Sonic movies) playing as Mark while Jason Griffith (the voice of Sonic from 2005-2010 and in Sonic X) providing additional voices under the loop group.

## Videos

### Trailers

DC League of Super-Pets - Official Teaser Trailer (2022) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Keanu ReevesTeaser TrailerDC- League of Super-Pets - Teaser (DC FanDome)DC FanDome 2020 TrailerDC League of Super-Pets - Teaser Trailer (2022) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart - DC FanDome 2021DC FanDome 2021 Teaser Trailer
## Music

 Eye of the Tiger | Survivor

## References

1. ↑ https://www.dcleagueofsuperpets.net/?synopsis
2. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (July 30, 2018). Exclusive: ‘Super Pets’ Movie From ‘Lego Batman’ Writer In the Works at Warner Bros..
3. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (July 30, 2018). Exclusive: ‘Super Pets’ Movie From ‘Lego Batman’ Writer In the Works at Warner Bros..
4. ↑ 'The Batman,' 'The Suicide Squad' Set 2021 Release Dates (30 January 2019).
5. ↑ "'DC League of Super-Pets' Unveils All-Star Voice Cast with Kevin Hart, John Krasinski, Kate McKinnon and More". June 8, 2021.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 21, 2021). Dwayne Johnson To Star As Krypto The Superdog In Animated ‘DC League of Super-Pets’; Seven Bucks Producing. *Deadline*.
7. ↑ I am joining this cast!! One. Step. Closer. To. Keanu. 🙏🏽 (Tweet) - via Twitter.
8. ↑ Melendez, Marcos (September 13, 2021). Marc Maron Is Your New Lex Luthor (in 'DC's League of Super-Pets').
9. ↑ Agard, Chancellor (November 17, 2021). "Dwayne Johnson's Krypto assembles a team in DC League of Super-Pets first look". *Entertainment Weekly*. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
10. ↑ Anderson, Jenna (November 17, 2021). "DC League of Super-Pets Reveals Full Lineup in New Images and Plot Details". *Comicbook.com*. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

## External Links

* *DC League of Super-Pets* on Wikipedia
* DC League of Super-Pets on IMDb