The film is perhaps most famous for its post-credits scene, which featured the brief return of Henry Cavill as Superman. However, shortly after its release, James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios and announced a complete reboot of the universe, effectively ending the character's immediate future in the new DCU.
Black Adam , released in October 2022, was a long-gestating passion project for Dwayne Johnson, who had been attached to the role since 2007. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra , the film serves as both a spin-off and a prequel to Shazam! (2019), introducing the anti-hero Teth-Adam to the modern DC Extended Universe (DCEU) .
: The film was praised for its high-octane action sequences and the costume design of the JSA. Black Adam (2022).avi
: It grossed approximately $393 million worldwide. While a significant sum, the high production and marketing costs led to it being considered a financial disappointment for Warner Bros. Discovery. Legacy and the DC Reboot
: A stoic, violent anti-hero whose moral ambiguity challenges the traditional superhero trope. The film is perhaps most famous for its
: The leader of the JSA who provides the film’s moral compass.
and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone : The junior members of the JSA providing youth and spectacle. Critical and Commercial Reception Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra , the film serves
The film received mixed reviews from critics, currently holding a critic score on Rotten Tomatoes , though it fared much better with audiences, earning an 88% audience score.