Henry Cavill, the man who has spent years saving the world on screen as Superman, apparently decided it was time to bring a little chaos to his own backyard during a quiet weekend off.

What started as a supposedly relaxing Saturday quickly spiraled into one of the most colorful — and messy — afternoons his household has ever seen. The British actor, known for his love of dogs, let his entire pack loose in the garden and took it upon himself to give them a full-on fur makeover. Armed with pet-safe dye, Cavill reportedly went full creative mode, turning his loyal companions into a walking (and barking) rainbow.

Eyewitnesses — well, mainly his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso — could only stand frozen in the doorway as the once-familiar furry crew emerged looking like they had just escaped a unicorn explosion. From bright blues and vivid pinks to electric greens and sunny yellows, the dogs pranced around the lawn with newly dyed coats, shaking themselves off and leaving trails of color everywhere. The garden, once a peaceful green space, suddenly resembled a modern art installation gone delightfully wrong.

Cavill, ever the enthusiastic dad to his dogs (including the famous American Akita Kal-El, named after Superman’s Kryptonian birth name), seemed to be having the time of his life. Sources close to the couple say he was laughing hysterically while chasing after his newly technicolor pets, trying to prevent them from rolling in the grass and spreading the dye even further. At one point, the scene allegedly looked less like a celebrity’s backyard and more like a doggy version of a music festival paint party.

Natalie, who shares a low-key but loving life with Cavill and their growing family, was reportedly rendered completely speechless. One can only imagine her face when she stepped outside expecting a calm weekend brunch, only to be greeted by a pack of psychedelic pups and her beaming boyfriend holding empty dye bottles like trophies. “I have no words,” is said to have been her only reaction before bursting into laughter — or perhaps a mix of horror and amusement.

For Cavill, who has often spoken about how his dogs keep him grounded amid the pressures of Hollywood, this DIY grooming session was probably just another way to unwind and inject some fun into everyday life. The actor has always been open about his deep bond with his pets; they’ve been by his side through blockbuster filming schedules and personal milestones alike.

Of course, the aftermath was another story. Cleaning up the rainbow mess likely took hours, with wet dogs, stained towels, and a garden that may never be the same. Yet that’s exactly the kind of light-hearted chaos fans love about Henry Cavill — the ultimate action hero who isn’t afraid to look ridiculous when he’s off-duty.

In the end, the dogs seemed thrilled with their temporary new looks, strutting around like supermodels on a very colorful runway. As for Cavill and Natalie? They’ll probably be telling this story for years — proof that even Superman’s weekends can turn wonderfully, hilariously upside down.