CREATURE FEATURES A look at the growing trend of CGI animals in movies PATRICK RYAN | USA Today Jul 28, 2026 Jul 28, 2026 0 1 of 3 George (Hugh Jackman, right) pets his trusted sheep Lily (voiced by Julia-Louis Dreyfus) in the murder mystery “The Sheep Detectives.” AMAZON MGM STUDIOS The computer-generated Krypto appears in both “Superman” and “Supergirl.” WARNER BROS. PICTURES Moana (Catherine Laga’aia) cradles her beloved Pua in Disney’s live-action “Moana.” DISNEY Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PATRICK RYAN | USA Today ENTERTAINMENTkAm%@E@[ xVG6 2 766=:?8 H6VC6 ?@E :? >@G:6D 2?J>@C6]k^AmkAm$:?46 E96 52H? @7 D:=6?E 7:=>D[ 2?:>2= 24E@CD 92G6 366? 2 3:8 2?5 D>2==\D4C66? 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