DC League of Super-Pets is an upcoming American computer-animated superhero film based on the DC Comics team of the same name. The film is produced by Warner Animation Group, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, and scheduled to be released in the United States on May 20, 2022. It is the 11th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and the first animated film in the franchise. Jared Stern serves as the director and co-writer with John Whittington, while Patricia Hicks serves as the producer.

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Voice Cast

Dwayne Johnson as Krypto the Superdog

Kevin Hart as Ace the Bat-Hound

Vanessa Bayer as PB

Natasha Lyonne as Merton McSnurtle

Diego Luna as Chip

Kate McKinnon as Lulu

John Krasinski as Superman

Olivia Wilde as Lois Lane

J.K. Simmons as Commissioner James Gordon

Plot

When Superman and the Justice League are captured by Lex Luthor, Krypto the Superdog must team up with a group of shelter pets to rescue them. The pets include Ace the Bat-Hound, PB the pot-bellied pig, Merton McSnurtle the turtle, and Chip the squirrel.

Production

DC League of Super-Pets was announced in February 2018, with Stern and Whittington attached to write and direct the film. Hicks joined the project as a producer in March 2019. The film's voice cast was announced in February 2020.

Release

DC League of Super-Pets was originally scheduled to be released in theaters on May 21, 2021, but was delayed to May 20, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Critical Reception

DC League of Super-Pets has received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's animation, humor, and voice cast. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 105 reviews, with an average rating of 7.10/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Clever, funny, and visually stunning, DC League of Super-Pets is a delightful animated adventure that's sure to please fans of all ages."