Shazam! Director Gets Honest About Black Adam Crossover Plans

If you’re a Shazam! (previously referred to as Captain Marvel) fan, you realize a crossover and eventual showdown together with his longtime comics archenemy, Black Adam, is inevitable. Considering how a lot of successful Director David F. Sandberg’s Shazam! was when it was launched in 2019 and that Dwayne The Rock Johnson had been attached to a Black Adam project way back to 2014, many followers presumed the 2 would face off sooner reasonably than later. Even the titular superhero actor, Zachary Levi, thinks he has a fairly good concept when the 2 powerhouse characters will come together in Shazam 3. But one one that would not appear to have the identical concept is the movie’s director.

Sandberg has truly spoken out on the subject, revealing that he isn’t positive when Shazam! and Black Adam will cross paths. Even extra shockingly, the director revealed he hadn’t been a part of any conversations with DC/Warner Bros. concerning the long run collaboration of the 2 characters, telling Collider:

For the time being, Warner Bros. appears to be making an attempt to maintain the 2 properties separate and construct them up as standalone franchises. Still, Shazam! with out Black Adam is just a little like Batman with out The Joker or Spiderman with out The Green Goblin. Though Johnson’s tackle Adam appears to be extra an antihero than a straight-out villain (which has priority within the comics), I really feel like it might be a missed alternative to not convey the whirlwinds of charisma which are Zachary Levi and Dwayne Johnson collectively. 

Among the numerous things we know about Black Adam at this level, the flick is slated to open theatrically on October 21, 2022, whereas Shazam! Fury of the Gods (and several other different deliberate releases) was delayed yet again as part of Warner Bros shakeups. 

With the continual shake-up of DC film releases (no disgrace if you happen to need assistance holding the DC movies in order), it makes me marvel if the powers that be at Warner are prioritizing Black Adam as a result of it has The Rock’s star energy behind it. Maybe holding the 2 properties separate is a method for DC to do a mushy reboot of the interconnected movies ultimately. 

I truly hope not due to the DCEU movies, Shazam! was probably the most well-received and is certainly one of their few tentpole movies that’s family-friendly. I typically assume comedian guide filmmakers neglect they’re making films about characters who fly round in capes, and it is okay to have just a little enjoyable. That’s what David F. Sandberg did brilliantly with Shazam!–he made a enjoyable film. I’d hate for such an entertaining world to be thrown out so simply. 

Let’s hope whether or not Shazam! and Black Adam sq. off anytime quickly, the enjoyable world Sandberg and his staff have constructed is right here to remain for a while. Shazam! can be streamed now with an HBO Max subscription.