Black Adam

Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam,' which follows the DC anti-hero of the same name, is coming to theaters July 29.

After over a decade in development, “Black Adam” will be released on July 29. In October of 2021, Johnson debuted a first look at the film on Twitter — which showed Black Adam breaking out of imprisonment after 5,000 years of captivity. DC Comics fans are getting a closer look at Dwayne Johnson’s “ Black Adam” in a new, action-packed trailer.

In the DC Comics canon, Black Adam is the nemesis of Shazam who got his powers from the same wizard. But you wouldn't know it from the trailer.

The Inverse Analysis — The trailer for Black Adam hiding the character’s connections to Shazam! is no mistake. And maybe they will — if Black Adam brings the thunder. With DC clearly unable to find the cohesiveness of the rival Marvel Cinematic Universe, the studio has more or less approached things from a “movie first” perspective, enabling its directors and writers to simply create. What Happened? — The trailer for Black Adam was released Wednesday, after several days of hype from Johnson on social media. (The “Stamina of Shu” and “Power of Aten” for example.) But the trailer is strangely hiding that fact.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is hurtling straight into the action in the first trailer for DC's latest blockbuster movie, "Black Adam."

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Black Adam dropped its trailer on Wednesday morning, giving the world the first full look at Dwayne Johnson as the titular DC Comics anti-hero.

That relationship I think is going to be really celebrated." "The violence is real and it can be rough and gruesome in places, but I think the audience will be okay. Furthermore, Black Adam is on a collision course with Shazam!, a DC character who was made to be family-friendly in his debut film. That relationship between Cyclone and Atom Smasher, I think is very unique. I mean, we really like to service all demos, all ages, but we had to be authentic to Black Adam and we had to really push," Flynn said. While speaking to ComicBook.com, Black Adam producer Beau Flynn opened up about how far the DC Comics film will push the intensity and violence.

Pierce Brosnan holds his Dr Fate helmet while looking up stoically in Black Adam. (Image credit: Warner Bros/DC). Warner Bros' ...

Even in the small bit of action we’ve seen in this trailer, Brosnan’s hypothetical spot in this comic universe is something that feels right. This is even more of an interesting coincidence, as today just happens to be an important day in Brosnan’s 007 history. As the new trailer for Black Adam is now online, Johnson’s anti-hero isn’t the impressive figure shown, as more of Pierce Brosnan’s Doctor Fate has been revealed.

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Black Adam, a real movie that's really coming to theaters, has an action-packed trailer for us to break down.

One of the big takeaways here, if we piece it all together, is that a great deal of this trailer seems to take place around one big action sequence. Believe it or not, Adam is not at all concerned with the firepower these jets have to offer, and he dispatches of them in a hurry. Now we get to meet Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, who is about as big as a five-story building in this shot as he's running down the street. Last, but certainly not least, we get a glimpse of Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone, giving us the full picture of the Justice Society. This is all happening at the same city in which they were flying over earlier in the trailer. Again, that remains unclear but the main thing is that director Jaume Collet-Serra is doing a lot of work to let us know that this is a man who has suffered and has suffered greatly. It is pretty amazing we live in a world where Hawkman is about to be a major live-action character in a mega-budget superhero movie. Here, we meet a key player in the movie in the form of Piece Brosnan as Dr. Fate. He is a mystical being not altogether unlike Doctor Strange (broad strokes anyway), and he is going to be a member of the Justice Society, who we are going to meet the rest of shortly. We can see who appears to be Hodge here doing a pretty baller move and jumping out of the aircraft getting ready to suit up as Hawkman to do some superhero stuff. Their goal is to get him into a tank that looks not totally unlike a Bacta tank from "Star Wars." But, and not to beat the "Star Wars" references to death here, it's very clearly more in line with carbon freezing as this is a cryo-chamber designed to keep him under. He is extremely powerful and was seemingly awakened by a group of unsuspecting soldiers of a sort, who look quite a bit like the ones we saw earlier. There aren't a lot of clues as to where this is, exactly, but it certainly seems like our title character is on that ship at the very least. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was first attached to the role way back in 2007, pre-dating even the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At that time, the idea was to have him be the villain in "Shazam!" But as Johnson's star power grew, the idea to give the antihero a solo movie became more appealing.

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Naturally, that often involves electrocuting people to death with a scary version of Shazam’s powers, which, to the uninitiated, seems like something a bad guy would do. “Then I was reborn a god. “I was slave until I died,” Johnson says in trailer.

Black Adam trailer has arrived, fully unleashing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as a brand new force to be reckoned with in the DC universe.

Black Adam will release in theaters on October 21, 2022. Following Black Adam, DC’s The Flash will release in theaters on June 23, 2023, while Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will now be released in theaters on March 17, 2023. “I was a slave until I died.

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Black Adam is not the only big name DC Comics character coming to the film. Garcia is proud to be a part of bringing the likes of Doctor Fate, Hawkman, Cyclone, and Atom Smasher to the big screen for the first time. "The big screen version of him is he's very true to the comic books," Garcia said. When it comes down to it, the winner of any fight in comics comes down to the writer and who they want to have win. When the opportunity to bring Black Adam to the big screen presented itself, he and Johnson leapt into action. When Dwayne Johnson says, "the hierarchy of power in the DC universe is about to change," he is not kidding.

Nearly 5000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods, Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb.

Exclusive: Black Adam producer Hiram Garcia confirms that Dwayne Johnson's DCEU character is aware of other DC heroes in his solo movie.

Given that Black Adam will be at odds with members of the JSA, it shouldn't come as a shock that he'll more than likely clash with other superheroes in the DCEU. Ever since Johnson got tapped as the DC anti-hero, he has stressed the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is going to change with the arrival of his character. While Black Adam will be set within the DCEU, it remains to be seen how much Johnson's titular character knows about other heroes in the franchise. Making his live-action debut, Black Adam follows the story of Teth-Adam during his time as a slave of Khandaq before being granted the godlike powers he has in the comics.

In an interview with ComicBook, Garcia spoke about Black Adam's (Dwayne Johnson) power levels and where he stacks against the mightiest superhero of them all. “ ...

In the Black Adam trailer, audiences get to see some of that power in action as Black Adam takes to the skies at high speeds, smashes the wing of a plane, and even withstands a missile. The other thing about the anti-hero is that he doesn’t hold back, which makes him even more dangerous. You don’t get that with Black Adam. So that gives you an idea of his power.” There are many similarities between him and the Man of Steel, and fans are already dreaming about a live-action showdown, but an advantage Black Adam has is that he’s magically empowered by Egyptian gods. But he’s the kind of guy that one of his great advantages is that he does not pull back. “The big screen version of him is he’s very true to the comic books.

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Adam will instead be pit against a group called the Justice Society of America. The film is based on the comic series of the same name and will serve as a spin-off from 2019's "Shazam!" starring Zachary Levi, as Black Adam is Shazam's nemesis. Now that we have so many of them, it's up to new superhero entries to distinguish themselves from all the rest.

We break down the cast and crew, the characters, the comic book backstory, and more, including details from the first trailer.

In the modern part of the film, Black Adam will face Justice Society members Hawkman ( Aldis Hodge), Dr. Fate ( Pierce Brosnan), Atom Smasher ( Noah Centineo), and Cyclone ( Quintessa Swindell). The latter two are more recent members of the team who can claim original JSAers The Atom and The Red Tornado as relatives. Also, it is worth noting the Wizard’s ( Djimon Honsou) own mention of Teth-Adam’s failure in Shazam! when he first encounters Billy ( Asher Angel). We imagine Black Adam will expand on those fleeting moments. After ten or so years of talking about it in one form or another, Black Adam will finally come to theaters on October 21. Sarah Shahi also appears in the film as Adriana Tomaz. Although the studio describes her as an archeologist, comic book fans will recognize her as the reincarnation of Teth-Adam’s long lost wife and, eventually, the superhero known as Isis. The comic book character has some rather twisty origins, though, which means older TV viewers will remember her as a different Isis ( Joanna Cameron) from The Secrets of Isis Saturday morning television show – in which she occasionally encountered Shazam – while avid Legends of Tomorrow watchers will recall her connection to Zari Tarazi ( Tala Ashe). We doubt those connections will come up in the film, but with a Multiverse just off-screen, anything is possible. Although, as the team is also comprised of legacy character in subsequent iterations, we imagine this version of the team will reveal almost a century’s worth of legacy, if even just in passing. The Batman, for instance, does not occur in the same reality as Justice League or Shazam! Nevertheless, we’re willing to believe Black Adam was made with the intention of continuing the reality first outlined in Man of Steel – indeed, Johnson’s own comments across both DC FanDome events suggest a showdown with Superman is something he wants to do. Also, we imagine there will be a good reason why they are dealing with Black Adam instead of the Justice League. That is the internal struggle Teth-Adam faces, of course, and it appears he will do just that even as he tussles with insurgents, well-armed militaries, and superheroes. At the same time, as Dr. Fate ( Pierce Brosnan) tells him in the trailer, he will be presented with a choice to save the world or destroy it. Black Adam appeared in a single 1945 issue of the original Fawcett Comics’ The Marvel Family as the Wizard Shazam’s former and failed apprentice. Writers like Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway would take his single appearance and build on it to include a deeper history in the region, a long-lost family, and a position as Captain Marvel’s Shazam’s archfoe. For the moment, we’re assuming it takes place on the same Earth as previous DC films like Shazam!, The Suicide Squad, and Justice League (either version). Of course, with DC-inspired movies, film-to-film continuity is always up for debate.

We break down the Black Adam trailer frame by frame and discuss what it could all mean for the highly-anticipated DC film.

Chances are this moment happens at the beginning of the movie, when Teth-Adam wakes from his long slumber and tries to figure out what is happening in the world. In this scene, Teth-Adam is still wearing a cape so damaged by the passage of time that it looks like it belongs to a museum. This version of Doctor Fate sounds like the hero has already seen too much in his lifetime, and Brosnan is the perfect choice to play a veteran hero trying to keep his team together while new meta-humans show up. That kind of loss can devastate any person, and Teth-Adam will apparently use his pain to fuel his rage against the people he sees as evildoers. So, when he finally breaks free, it’s easy to understand the interest of the JSA. It looks like, at first, the JSA will help the anti-hero recover and get back on his feet, and they even invite Black Adam to be a part of the team. The trailer is everything we could expect, with Johnson mowing down his enemies while wearing the black and yellow suit that’s so iconic in the comic books.

In the New 52 continuity, Billy Batson, a.k.a. Shazam, met Black Adam shortly after he was chosen by The Wizard to be his new champion at the Rock of Eternity.

Did the Wizard originally pick Adam’s son to be his champion, and then once he died, he was cool with Adam inheriting the mantle? When Asher Angel’s Billy Batson was brought to the Rock of Eternity, he learned how Black Adam had been the champion of Djimon Hounsou’s Wizard millennia ago; Adam wasn’t outright named in the movie, but it was obviously him. Or did the Wizard try to take back that power from Adam, and that led to the Seven Deadly Sins wreaking havoc? What if, just like what happened between Adam and Aman in the comics, Johnson’s Adam actually murdered his son after not approving of the way he was using his power? However, in the DCEU, it will be Adam’s son instead of his nephew, and the circumstances behind the transfer of power have changed. We’ve known for years that Dwayne Johnson’s Teth-Adam will also be a slave from ancient Kahndaq, and just like in the New 52, a family member of his will be granted incredible power before him.

Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam is shown to be as powerful as Superman in the new trailer, but is he actually stronger than the Man of Steel?

Black Adam and Superman have fought a handful of times over the years in the pages of the comics, but neither has truly emerged a clear victor in any of those bouts, as there was always an additional factor that precluded such an outcome. DC won the case in appeals, eventually acquiring both Shazam and Black Adam for itself. Black Adam's powers are essentially derived from the ancient wizard Shazam, gifting him with the powers of the gods, including Shu (stamina), Hershef (strength), Amon (power), Zehuti (wisdom), Anpu (speed), and Menthu (courage), making him a force to be reckoned with for any superhero.

DC Comics has confirmed to comic book retailers that the upcoming Black Adam - The Justice Society Files series of one-shots are set in the DC Extended.

DC Comics has confirmed to comic book retailers that the upcoming Black Adam – The Justice Society Files series of one-shots are set in the DC Extended Universe of shared movie continuity. Guest starring Hawkman on the road to Black Adam! Plus, continuing the Teth-Adam backup story: trouble hits home for Adrianna Tomaz as Intergang mercenaries invade the hallowed halls of her university, on the hunt for the sacred totem she liberated—but what strange metal is the idol made from, and why does Intergang need it so badly? DC Comics is also making the comic book fully returnable, in the hopes that naturally conservative retailers will up their orders to meet expected increased demand as a result of the movie – without risking anything if it flops.

io9 spoke to Dwayne Johnson and the team behind the DC anti-hero film about what's coming next.

“I am 100% committed to not only Black Adam, but then expanding the Black Adam universe [and] the DC universe,” Johnson said at the event. I think that’s where the power is. “So this is the beginning,” Johnson continued. Both Flynn and Garcia confirmed that there was a script to that end but when Johnson read it three years later, he knew it would be better served as two movies. “I think right now it hasn’t been in our thoughts because they’re just such tonally different movies,” Garcia said. io9 was among a group of journalists who spoke to Johnson and Black Adam director Jaume Collet-Serra, as well as producers Beau Flynn and Hiram Garcia, about the project.

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Fans can get to know more about the comic book origins of Black Adam and The Justice Society on the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription service. The excitement kicks off Tuesday, July 5 with Black Adam – The Justice Society Files: Hawkman #1, on sale at comic book shops and participating digital retailers. After 5000 years of imprisonment, Black Adam is ready to impose his unique version of order on the modern world. aldis hodge black adam, Each issue features a main story by writer Cavan Scott, plus a backup story by Bryan Q. Miller charting the path of Teth-Adam, from slave, to prisoner, to becoming the titular antihero. Black Adam – The Justice Society Files: Meet the DC Super Heroes Taking On Black Adam This October!

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While it seems that Black Adam will not see the DC icon crossover with other characters from the DCEU, Johnson has now stated that he has plans to play the role for a long time. An antihero from Kahndaq created for the pages of DC Comics by Otto Binder and C. C. Beck, Black Adam is chosen by the wizard Shazam to harness the powers of the ancient Egyptian gods. Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

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In October last year, the actor shared a short clip of Black Adam emerging from his tomb on social media, saying: “This character, this film, this universe has been a gigantic passion project of mine for a very long time. Former pro wrestler Johnson has been extremely vocal in his enthusiasm for his new superhero project prior to the movie's release. In the flick, Johnson plays Black Adam, a lesser-known character from DC Comics who, in the movie at least, is a former Egyptian slave reborn as a God.

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We got a first look at the flick in October at DC Fandome. It showed archeologists zapping Black Adam with a bolt of lightning. He gains superpowers from the same ancient wizard from whom Shazam scored his lightning powers -- read our guide to Black Adam to find out more. In the comics, Black Adam hails from fictional North African nation Kahndaq, where he was imprisoned for 5,000 years.

This week, audiences were treated to the first teaser trailer for Black Adam, the newest film set within the live-action DC universe.

In addition to finally bringing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's portrayal of Black Adam to the masses, the film will introduce general audiences to a live-action incarnation of the Justice Society of America, the longest-running ensemble within the pages of DC Comics. While Black Adam's JSA only factored into a small portion of the larger trailer, DC recently revealed a pretty epic look at the members of the team. On Thursday, DC released the full covers for the Black Adam: The Justice Society Files, a series of one-shots chronicling the events prior to the upcoming film. This week, audiences were treated to the first teaser trailer for Black Adam, the newest film set within the live-action DC universe.

With the likable Dwayne Johnson playing him, think of this superpowered comics character as an antihero rather than a villain.

In the trailer, Black Adam says he was a slave until he died -- and then he's shown being horribly murdered: slashed and thrown off a cliff. He plays Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate, a member of the Justice Society of America and the son of an archeologist. He's also told in the trailer that he can be "the destroyer of this world, or you can be its savior." In the original comics, Black Adam was a corrupted ancient Egyptian with a complicated backstory. And he seems to lean that way in the film. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars as Black Adam in a new DC Comics feature film coming out from Warner Bros. on Oct. 21, but even loyal comics readers may have no idea who this character is.

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The first issue of Black Adam: The Justice Society Files arrives on July 5th with "Hawkman #1," which tells the tale of Hawkman, an archeologist who is the reincarnation of an Egyptian prince and the leader of the Justice Society. Cavan Scott will be joined by penciller Scot Eaton, inker Norm Rapmund, and colorist Andrew Dalhouse on this issue. Additionally, Bryan Q. Miller will be charting the path of Teth-Adam from slave, to prisoner, to becoming Black Adam—ensuring that fans know everything about the character before they dive into the film. Standing in his way, however, is a new slate of heroes that we haven't yet seen on the silver screen.

We're used to seeing most of our comic book movies blend in some humor with the action, but the trailer here is pretty lacking in one-liners. While DC Universe ...

And having Black Adam as a bit more of a dry and serious character does make some sense. I have to say, Dwayne Johnson dressed as Black Adam is menacing enough that even hearing him say the word “toodaloo” is disturbing. However, based on a new video it looks like Black Adam might still have some laughs, as the main character’s “catchphrase” is ridiculous.