Ahead of ‘Supergirl’ arriving in theaters, Milk-Bone gave fans and their four-legged friends a special way to celebrate with a dog-friendly rooftop screening in New York City. Held at Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown on June 25, the event brought together movie lovers, pet parents, and plenty of happy pups for an evening inspired by the bond between Supergirl and her loyal dog, Krypto.
Guests arrived at the rooftop to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere before the movie began. Dogs were treated to Milk-Bone snacks while their owners took in the skyline and connected with fellow pet lovers. The event highlighted the special relationship people share with their dogs, a theme that plays an important role in Supergirl through the friendship between Kara Zor-El and Krypto.
One of the evening’s highlights was the appearance of actress and dog lover Jennifer Holland (of Peacemaker & Suicide Squad fame), who attended the event ahead of the film’s release. Holland stopped to speak with The Knockturnal, sharing her excitement about Supergirl and the film’s heartwarming connection between its heroes and their canine companion. Her appearance added even more excitement to an already memorable night for fans.
We caught up with Jennifer, check it out after the jump.
The Knockturnal: You’ve worked on several DC projects over the years. What’s it been like watching this new era of the DC universe come together from both an insider’s and a fan’s perspective?
Jennifer Holland: I mean, it’s been really exciting getting to watch everything come together from my perspective. Uh, you know, when, when James originally got involved in DC, he had no, uh, he had really no involvement in the future of DC.
The Knockturnal: Lets talk about the Milk Bone partnership
Jennifer Holland: I’m such a huge dog lover. I’m a huge animal lover in general, so this is the perfect partnership for me. I get to talk about Supergirl, which is a movie I absolutely love. I love, I love Milly Alcock as Supergirl. I think she does a fantastic job. Um, and I am so excited for everyone to meet her because she’s gonna be a part of this universe, and I think people are think- gonna think that, you know, she’s a, a unique, uh, a unique embodiment of a superhero that we haven’t seen before, which I think is awesome.We need that. Um, and as a woman, I just, I love seeing, uh, a messy, strong, uh, woman on screen.
The Knockturnal: Totally. And so word on the street is that Krypto is based on the dog that you have, right?
(Courtesy Milkbone)
As the sun set over Manhattan, guests settled in for one of New York’s first public screenings of Supergirl. Watching the movie under the stars with dogs by their owners’ sides created a unique experience that matched the fun and family-friendly spirit of the film.
Milk-Bone’s partnership with Supergirl proved to be a natural fit, celebrating not only an exciting new superhero adventure but also the joy and loyalty that dogs bring to everyday life. The event reminded guests that some of the strongest heroes walk on four legs.
With great weather, a welcoming atmosphere, and a memorable screening, the rooftop event was the perfect way to kick off Supergirl‘s theatrical release. For both superhero fans and dog lovers, it was a fun celebration of friendship, loyalty, and the special bond between people and their pets.
