Earlier this year, Warner Bros. made the surprise announcement that an animated DC Super Pets movie is heading to the big screen. But while the original plan was to release the kid friendly film in 2021, the studio has decided to push it back.
Via Deadline, DC Super Petsâ new release date is May 22, 2022; which almost exactly one year after its original date. Jared Stern and Sam Levine are directing the film, while Patty Hicks is producing it.
While many of the Super Pets have actually debuted in DCâs comics, the film will be based upon Capstone Kidsâ DC Super-Pets! series. Supermanâs beloved canine companion, Krypto, will be joined by Ace the Bat-hound and Streaky the Super Cat. Supergirlâs horse, Comet, is also on the team alongside two super-powered monkeys: Gleek and Beepo.
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A few characters were created directly for DC Super-Pets!, including Wonder Womanâs bizarre companion: a kangaroo named Jumpa. As for the Flash and Aquaman, they have a super-fast turtle named Whatzit! and a sea horse called Storm, respectively. Bâdg is the only team member who isnât anyoneâs pet, since heâs a Green Lantern from another world.
Warner Bros. hasnât released any images or footage from DC Super-Pets!, so itâs unclear how far along the film is. Currently, itâs the only DC animated project slated to hit movie theaters in the near future.
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