DC League of Super-Pets is a 2022 American 3D computer-animated superhero comedy film. Produced by Warner Animation Group, DC Entertainment, and Seven Bucks Productions and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it was directed by Jared Stern and co-directed by Sam J. Levine, from a screenplay by the writing team of Stern and John Whittington. The film stars Dwayne Johnson as the voice of Krypto, alongside a supporting ensemble voice cast that includes Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, Marc Maron, Thomas Middleditch, Ben Schwartz, and Keanu Reeves. The film tells the story of Superman's pet dog Krypto and shelter dog Ace who work with other animals to save captured superheroes from Lex Luthor and Lulu.
During the early days of Warner Animation Group, Stern pitched the film in 2012, after working in an animal shelter, where he noticed how older animals were less likely to be adopted and wondered about the idea of those pets having superpowers. He was hired to write and direct a film about DC's Legion of Super-Pets in July 2018. Levine and Patricia Hicks joined the project in January 2019 as co-director and producer, respectively. Johnson was signed on to voice Krypto in May 2021, while other main cast members were confirmed to join the voice roles by June 2021, including Hart, McKinnon, Krasinski, Bayer, Lyonne, Luna, Maron, and Reeves. The inspiration for the film's animation style came from Art Deco architecture and illustrator J.C. Leyendecker. The animation was provided by Animal Logic.
DC League of Super-Pets had its premiere in Los Angeles on July 27, 2022, and was released in the United States on July 29. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed over $207 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. DC League of Super-Pets is the last film to be produced under the Warner Animation Group name before the animation studio label became Warner Bros. Pictures Animation on June 9, 2023.
Cast[]
| Character | Actor | ||
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Krypto the Superdog
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Dwayne Johnson | |
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Ace the Bat-Hound
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Kevin Hart | |
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Chip
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Diego Luna | |
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Merton
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Natasha Lyonne | |
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PB
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Vanessa Bayer | |
 
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Superman/Clark Kent
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John Krasinski | |
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Batman/Bruce Wayne
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Keanu Reeves | |
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Green Lantern/Jessica Cruz
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Dascha Polanco | |
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Wonder Woman/Diana Prince
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Jameela Jamil | |
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The Flash/Barry Allen
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John Early | |
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Aquaman/Arthur Curry
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Jemaine Clement | |
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Cyborg/Victor Stone
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Daveed Diggs | |
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Lex Luthor
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Marc Maron | |
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Lois Lane
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Olivia Wilde | |
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Lulu
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Kate McKinnon | |
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Mercy Graves
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Maya Erskine | |
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Dog-El
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Keith David | |
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Jor-El
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Alfred Molina | |
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Lara
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Lena Headey | |
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Patty
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Yvette Nicole Brown | |
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Carl
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Dan Fogler | |
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Waffles
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Sam J. Levine | |
| Richard Arnold (UK) | |||
| Sean Lee (Malaysia) | |||
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Foofy Dog
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Busy Phillips | |
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Keith
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Thomas Middleditch | |
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Mark
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Ben Schwartz | |
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Whiskers
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Winona Bradshaw | |
Loop Group
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Kimberly Bailey | ||
| Luke Bol | |||
| Cary Christopher | |||
| Esme Ellis | |||
| Melissa Heckler | |||
| Ashley Lambert | |||
| David Michie | |||
| Arianna Quincy | |||
| Ryan Bartley | |||
| Lyla Bol | |||
| Catero Alain Colbert | |||
| Jeff Fischer | |||
| Bridget Hoffman | |||
| Terence Mathews | |||
| Juan Pacheco | |||
| David Berón | |||
| Ranjani Brow | |||
| Matt Corboy | |||
| Jason Griffith | |||
| Rif Hutton | |||
| Scott Menville | |||
| Jessica Pennington | |||
| Jaquita Ta'le | |||
International versions[]
Censorship[]
While there have been no known verified reports, the film was not released in China, likely over Keanu Reeves' participation. The actor has been blacklisted in China over his participation in a virtual concert supporting Tibet on March 3, 2022.[4][5]
See also[]
- DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace
References[]
- ↑ https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=508780567914279&set=a.506842458108090
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=868455251473319&set=pb.100049265566092.-2207520000
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yZ-k5A7xz/
- ↑ https://variety.com/2022/film/news/keanu-reeves-movies-china-streamers-tibet-1235214084/amp/
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/keanu-reeves-movies-removed-from-china-streamers-over-tibet-report-2022-3
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