The summer of 2022 saw a great lineup of animated comedies and family movies, DC League of Super-Pets was among those titles. Released in July, this animated superhero movie is based on characters from DC Comics, the pets of the superheroes to be precise.
The film is directed by Jared Stern, who is also the co-writer on the project along with John Whittington.
DC League of Super-Pets follows Krypto, Superman’s pet Labrador, who must save his master and the rest of the Justice League when they get captured by Lex Luthor. Krypto teams up with a bunch of shelter animals and Batman’s pet hound, Ace to rescue the team and live up to his reputation as a super pet.
While the plot and characters are quite appealing and something that’ll make this movie fun, it’s the voice cast of this animated family comedy that has become the highlight of this project. The all-star ensemble cast includes Dwayne Johnson as Krypto and Kevin Hart as Ace, with John Krasinski as Superman, Keanu Reeves as Batman, along with Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, Jameela Jamil, Kate McKinnon, Olivia Wilde, Ben Schwartz, among many others.
This family animation adventure comedy earned positive reception and glowing reviews from critics and media alike.
With the animated flick now hitting HBO Max, here’s a quick guide on how you can watch DC League of Super-Pets, and when and where you can watch it.
Editor's Note: This piece was updated on September 24 to include the film's HBO Max release
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Is DC League of Super-Pets Still in Movie Theaters?
Yes; DC League of Super-Pets is still playing in movie theaters, so if you wanted to see the adventures of Krypto and Ace on the big-screen, but haven't had the chance to yet, you're in luck, at least for now.
DC League of Super-Pets has been seeing a delay in its release since 2019. First, it was scheduled for a May 2021 release but got pushed back to May 2022, since The Matrix Resurrections was initially set to release at the same time. Finally, the animated comedy released on July 29, 2022, in theaters across the United States.
If and when you are heading to the theaters to catch the movie, it’s recommended that you continue to follow health guidelines and safety measures regarding Covid-10, as recommended by your city/state, and observe necessary precautions.
Is DC League of Super-Pets Streaming Online?
Starting on September 26, DC League of Super-Pets will be available to stream on HBO Max. So if you didn't have the opportunity to venture out to your local theater to see the animated adventure film, and you're an HBO Max subscriber, you are in luck, as you won't have to wait long to watch the film.
When Will the DC League of Super-Pets Arrive on Digital and Home Video?
The animated action comedy had its digital release on August 23, when it became available to rent and purchase on demand on iTunes and Amazon Prime Video among others. the film will soon hit 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD, starting on October 4.
Watch the DC League of Super-Pets Trailer
Warner Bros. released three trailers for DC League of Super-Pets and each of them is absolutely hysterical, which goes to say that this is going to be one entertaining film. The clips right away remind you of the Krypto The Superdog cartoon from the early 2000s, but the animation for this new movie is definitely much better with a more exciting storyline and fun characters.
It’s packed with funny action sequences, great puns on Marvel characters and even DC’s live-action characters, and most importantly, the voice cast being their best funny selves. Without revealing too much of the plot, the clips introduce Krypto, Ace, PB, Chip, the villainous guinea pig Lulu, and other anthropomorphic characters that make for the main characters of the story. They are cool and clumsy, efficient and useless, all at the same time, but constantly funny and adorable. You’ll also see a “squeezy Bruce” toy that makes the animated Batman character funnier than ever.
In short, among the three clips, the trailers of this superhero animation comedy do a good job of keeping you hooked until you watch the entire movie. Even if you aren’t a DC fan, this movie stands on its own merit with its unique story and character perspective and would be a perfect watch for the whole family.
What is DC League of Super-Pets About?
DC League of Super-Pets is essentially about the pets of the Justice League heroes, with the main focus on Krypto, Superman’s pet Labrador. Krypto and Superman are practically inseparable, they even have similar superpowers, considering Krypto also hails from Krypton. And then, Superman gets kidnapped by the super-villain Lex Luthor and his pet pig, Lulu. While trying to save him, Krypto loses his powers.
Krypto then teams up with a bunch of shelter animals who suddenly get superpowers. He befriends Ace, a hound, who becomes super strong and invincible and later becomes Batman’s pet. Joining the gang is PB, a pot-bellied pig who can become giant-sized; Merton, a turtle powered with speed and becomes super-fast, and Chip, a red squirrel with electrokinetic abilities. Each of them ends up becoming pets to other Justice League members. Together, this oddball group forms a little league of their own and plans a rescue mission to save the superheroes from the villain and help their masters. They might not be “superheroes” but they have enough skills, confidence, and most importantly, unconditional love for their masters to go any length and rescue them from the enemies.