James Gunn invites fans to the Puppy Bowl on Sunday – not the Super Bowl – where it has been said a sneak peak will be shown of the new Superman movie.
Gunn showed up at the event with a message and a short promo teaser featuring Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner sporting his BOWL haircut (get it?).
Superman flies into theaters on July 11.
Sunday updates:
Noting this bowl as a touch down. 🌎❤️ #Superman – only in theaters July 11. pic.twitter.com/IoHD3w8BBM
— Superman (@Superman) February 9, 2025
And now some inspirational words from James Gunn and Ozu 🦸 #PuppyBowl @Superman pic.twitter.com/wtY5iLUQur
— Animal Planet (@AnimalPlanet) February 9, 2025
James Gunn appeared in a video during the #PuppyBowl with his dog Ozu.
— Phase Hero (@PhaseHero) February 9, 2025
“Superman’s best friend Krypto has all the powers of Superman and is as lovable and mischievous as many of the irresistible pups you’ll see today.” pic.twitter.com/FZrVnRm9dP
James Gunn no Puppy Bowl! #Superman pic.twitter.com/dO7AWYOHGJ
— DCVERSO (@DCverso1) February 9, 2025
And Foxtrot makes the FIRST SCORE OF THE GAME! 🗣️ #PuppyBowl pic.twitter.com/GlqQkIMaDd
— Animal Planet (@AnimalPlanet) February 9, 2025
We’d love to fly to victory for you, Bark Kent !
— Superman (@Superman) February 9, 2025
Watch #PuppyBowl TODAY at 2p ET | 11a PT on Animal Planet! pic.twitter.com/D5n4VDVjDL
Previously from February 8, 2024:
When is the Puppy Bowl?
The Puppy Bowl takes place on February 9th, Super Bowl Sunday, before The Big Game, at 2pm ET / 11am PT on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, and TruTV.
Watch James Gunn announce the Puppy Bowl:
#OzutheDog & I invite you to check out the Puppy Bowl this weekend to see talented pups compete for the Krypto Super Play Award!
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 7, 2025
Watch along with us Sunday Feb 9 at 2p ET | 11a PT on @AnimalPlanet, @Discovery, @TBSNetwork, and @truTV. pic.twitter.com/Dfiny7YBsU
What is the Puppy Bowl?
The event consists of puppies playing “Football” where one lucky dog will be awarded the “Krypto Super Play” award.
The Puppy Bowl is an annual television program featuring “adorable” puppies in a playful, football-themed setting. The “game” consists of puppies running around a small field decorated like a football stadium, chasing toys and each other. Touchdowns are scored when a puppy carries a toy into the end zone (seriously).
Why no Superman Super Bowl trailer?
At a cost of upwards of $8 million for a 30-second spot, there was no way David Zaslav was letting Gunn have a Superman Super Bowl trailer. Even prior to Zaslav, Warner Bros. never used the Super Bowl for trailers that I can think of off the top of my head. Not even the Harry Potter films or Nolan’s billion dollar Dark Knight movies had Super Bowl trailers, though Batman Begins did way back in 2005, I believe.
On the bright side, I suppose if you’re into dogs and such, you might find the Puppy Bowl enjoyable. Also, apparently there will be new Superman footage, which likely includes Krypto. Watch the latest spot below.
Release info
James Gunn’s Superman flies into theaters on July 11, 2025 starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent and the new DCU Man of Steel. Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane, with Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
Watch the Superman “Icon” spot:
