Shazam 2

'Shazam: Fury of the Gods' is shockingly good. It's frustrating we may never see these characters again. · Warning: There are minor spoilers ahead for "Shazam: ...

The sequel fails to really explain how Djimon Hounsou's wizard is back after turning to dust in the last movie, but I don't think anyone will question it much since he makes for fun comedic relief. Like most DC films these days, there are moments it's unclear where the Justice League, Justice Society, and other heroes are when the world's supposedly at risk to crumble. It isn't a superpower that makes us powerful. One hilarious scene which had my critic screening bursting at the seams involved Mirren reading a letter aloud. For those who have voiced concerns, the teaser isn't the only time you see this character in the movie. If you liked the first film, you'll have a good time here. Trailers made it appear Hespera (Mirren) and Kalypso (Liu) were simply out to destroy Billy's family for having powers they didn't earn. Infused with the childlike joy that made the first so enjoyable, "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" explores the complexities of what it means to be a hero and how everyone can be worthy if given the chance. It's a miracle "Fury of the Gods" is as good a film as it is. In no way is "Fury of the Gods" a poor sequel, so it's beyond frustrating that opening weekend projections for the film The advance reveal undercuts the sequel's emotional climactic scene. I had little to no expectations for "Shazam: Fury of the Gods."

However, it was Billy Batson's soulful search for his biological family – and realization that the family he'd longed for was in front of him all along – which ...

Even in the face of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s impending DCU reboot, Fury of the Gods tells its own story on its own terms, and the missteps it makes along the way at least feel part and parcel with the efforts of a team trying to forge their own path – both in front of and behind the camera. John Wick: Chapter 4 will be available in theaters and IMAX on March 24, 2023 (or March 23rd in Australia/NZ).](/videos/john-wick-chapter-4-official-final-trailer) [The Little Mermaid - Official Trailer“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. As for Levi’s embodiment of Shazam, the word that rings loudest here is “consistent.” The boyishness of Billy Batson still comes through clear in Levi’s performance, but his occasional melancholy self-doubt isn’t much of a substitute for the comedic goldmine of Billy learning how to be both an adult and a superhero last time. “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Oscar® nominee Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” “Mary Poppins Returns”)with a screenplay by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee (“Life of Pi,” “Finding Neverland”). There’s not much to dislike about Grazer’s performance in a vacuum, but it’s what Fury of the Goes is missing as a result of its focus on him that leaves Freddy’s exuberance a double-edged sword. That’s not to say there aren’t references to the larger DC world to be found, just that they’re obviously not the point of this movie existing in the first place. It’s Grazer’s horrified reaction to an especially callous act of violence inflicted on a friend that grounds the Daughters’ malice in something recognizable after a first act which mostly sees them operating in the background. Moments where the kids come up with goofy solves for Serious Problems are gratifying, but Fury of the Gods’ action starts to feel a little tiresome going into the third act, where samey mythological creatures are dropped in to essentially distract the heroes who get less screen time while Shazam gets to do the monologuing with the villains. But with Hespera representing the Daughters in most conversations, Kalypso feels woefully underwritten and leaves Liu’s god with nothing but fury to work with. They’re led by Hespera, and Helen Mirren’s near-total command of her character’s function as not just the lead villain, but as a steely confident straight woman to the goofy Shazamily’s antics is delightful. However, it was Billy Batson’s soulful search for his biological family – and realization that the family he’d longed for was in front of him all along – which helped it achieve more staying power than a lot of other movies in this genre. This time we see the Shazamily putting their newfound abilities to the test against a trio of deadly deities set on overrunning Earth, and though the Greek myth iconography the villains bring to the table gives all involved a significantly increased Pandora’s toy box to play with, the movie stumbles on some storytelling basics that leave the sequel feeling less powerful than the first.

Early reviews for Shazam! Fury of the Gods, starring Zachary Levi as the titular hero, surface ahead of the DC movie's theatrical release.

Fury of the Gods is a delightful ride and a worthy follow-up to the first film. Fury of the Gods is a success, the franchise might continue. What remains to be seen is what the future of Shazam! The opening of the film finds Hespera and Kalypso wreaking havoc in a museum as they pull off a heist. There's merit to the childish sense of fun at the heart of the film, a literalization of the imagination inherent to the premise of a kid shouting a magic word to become a superhero. Fury of the Gods is the kind of big, broad blockbuster that movie theaters can always afford to have more of. In fact, the mismatched team-up of Grazer and Hounsou is where Fury of the Gods shines brightest, a nice reminder that this film can actually be funny. Fury of the Gods is a fun movie willing to embrace weird monsters, giant dragons, and lightning punches. Cotrona), Super Hero Darka (Meagan Good) and Super Hero Mary (Grace Caroline Currey who also gets to play the younger Mary, oldest of the teens). It has its stumbles, but it knows what kind of movie it wants to be: An earnest superhero romp that entertains and tugs at the heartstrings. The first one to start the DCEU's final era is Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

Zachary Levi returns as the hapless, self-involved crime-fighter in a zesty sequel that, though funny, doesn't entirely shatter the superhero-movie ...

I have to say that we don’t entirely break free of the superhero-movie template, but Shazam two has a just-out-of-the-fridge orange juice taste that makes it likable. This is true of this sequel too, only it’s hard not to notice that it could simply be fitting into another boilerplate model (there’s a cheeky gag about [The Avengers](https://www.theguardian.com/film/the-avengers)). He is played by Zachary Levi with the chiselled look of

The first reviews for Shazam! Fury of the Gods are making their way online, and reactions seem to be mixed so far.

A few other DCEU movies still need to hit theaters before WB’s reset kicks off in 2025, but in Schager’s view, Fury of the Gods doesn’t give fans much of a reason to get excited for what’s next—“Messy and mirthless, it resounds as the death knell for this interconnected cinematic enterprise’s current iteration.” [Nerdist](https://nerdist.com/article/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-review-dc-david-f-sandberg-zachary-levi/) was happy to see that Fury of the Gods retained Shazam!’s familiar charms. He also praised the “energetic humor” of the larger Shazamily and the introduction of the Daughters of Atlas (though he did call Lucy Liu’s Kalypso the “weakest link” of the bunch). The ensuing blend of heart and humor even “bodes well for [the franchise’s] future in the uncertain DC Universe,” assuming it has a place there at all. And his alter-ego’s lack of wisdom gets to be tedious after a while, making it seem like viewers are “just watching an immature dope in a cape” rather than a formidable superhero. 2 Director on the Absence of Black Adam and Mister Mind](https://www.superherohype.com/movies/528896-shazam-2-director-on-the-absence-of-black-adam-and-mister-mind) [DiscussingFilm](https://discussingfilm.net/2023/03/15/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-review-an-even-bigger-bundle-of-joy/)’s Ben Rolph found the sequel to be “just as hilarious and endearing” as the original film, with lots of “twists and turns” that shouldn’t disappoint longtime DC fans. Still, he appreciated how the narrative raises the stakes while highlighting the flaws of its heroes. Fury of the Gods](http://superherohype.com/tag/shazam-fury-of-the-gods) opens for Thursday night previews, it’s time to take a closer look at what the critics’ reviews have to say about Shazam! He likewise compared Levi to Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man for being able to “inject comedy without sacrificing the heroic antics [his] role requires.” Regardless, the teenage versions of the Shazamily are more engaging than their adult counterparts. Meanwhile, the Daughters of Atlas “didn’t do much to play off of Billy’s insecurities.” Many critics once again applauded the franchise’s sense of humor along with some of the new additions to the cast. [Shazam!](http://superherohype.com/tag/shazam) presented fans with a much sunnier side of the DC Extended Universe than audiences were used to.

Shazam: Fury of the Gods stars Djimon Hounsou, Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer have spoken on the new challenges of the DC sequel.

"I talk fast naturally, he's kind of erratic, and wants to fill in the silence with nonsensical comedy. But also still, it felt very intuitive and because I know Freddy." "Given the first that we did, and coming to Fury of the Gods, [we had] so much invested. That felt very organic and I felt – beyond the written words, I was very connected [to that]. And so I can relate to him in that way. "And that was a fun thing to explore, and is more of a challenge.

Zachary Levi on a bridge with his superhero pals in Shazam 2. Warner Bros. Shazam 2 – aka Shazam! Fury of the Gods – is out this week, so here's ...

[Rachel Zegler’s Anthea explained](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/who-does-rachel-zegler-play-in-shazam-2-goddess-anthea-explained-2044744/) [Daughters of Atlas explained](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/who-are-the-daughter-of-atlas-in-shazam-2-hespera-and-kalypso-explained-2076960/) [Shazam 3](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/will-there-be-a-shazam-3-2086804/) [kind-of](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/is-black-adam-in-shazam-2-2087705/)) takes place in the same universe as Shazam 2, struggled at the box office, meaning Warner Bros. [Shazam 2 Review](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-review-superhero-sequel-delivers-on-promise-of-premise-2084640/) Fury of the Gods – that takes flight this week.

It's been over three years since the Shazamily first made their debut in 2019's Shazam, but after what felt like an endless wait our favorite family of heroes ...

The sequel’s runtime is also longer than that of the runtime of DC’s most recent film, Black Adam, which had a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes. Fury of the Gods features a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes, which is on par with the standard runtime of most superhero films these days. Fury of the Gods and wondering how long is Shazam 2?

Heading out to see Shazam! Fury of the Gods in theaters and wondering if there are any Shazam 2 end credits scenes? There are and here's how many!

There are a total of two Shazam 2 end credits scenes following Shazam! Fury of the Gods in theaters](https://www.cinemark.com/movies/shazam-fury-of-the-gods) and are wondering whether you should be sticking around after the film comes to a close, we can confirm there are end credits scenes in Shazam 2 which you’ll want to be sure to stick around for. Fury of the Gods in theaters](https://bamsmackpow.com/2023/03/16/shazam-2-runtime-how-long-shazam-fury-of-the-gods/) and wondering if there are any Shazam 2 end credits scenes?

The first DC film of 2023, Shazam! Fury of the Gods sees Zachary Levi return as the superpowered man-child he "was born to play," as IGN wrote in its ...

film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods is Rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence and language. Fury of the Gods was written by Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan. If you're looking to catch up on the first Shazam! Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. Fury of the Gods continues the story of teenager Billy Baston and his adult superhero alterego, Shazam. There's been no official announcement regarding Shazam! Assuming Warner uses a similar release cadence for Shazam 2, you can expect it to be on HBO Max by early-mid May. The first DC film of 2023, Shazam! To find when and where you can watch the movie near you, check the local showtime listings at the links below: If you're wondering how and where you can watch it yourself, take a look at the information below. Fury of the Gods will be in theaters this afternoon.

The DC movie follows Billy Batson (Zachary Levi) and his foster siblings as they turn into superheroes upon saying the word, “Shazam!” In the 130-minute film, ...

FURY OF THE GODS BE STREAMING ON HBO MAX? Fury of the Gods follows the same trajectory, it’s possible we won’t be able to stream it until early May 2023. In the meantime, you’ll just have to head out to a theater or wait for it to become available on streaming and VOD. WHAT IS THE SHAZAM 2 HBO MAX RELEASE DATE? As of now, the only place to watch Shazam! Fury of the Gods?

The gods of Olympus are central to the lore of Shazam! and other DC heroes.

But the fact that multiple incarnations of this mythological figure have such a strong historical connection to Superman is an interesting tidbit of DC lore. comic title launching in June, there could be a perfect opportunity on the horizon. That version of Atlas, created by Jack Kirby in 1975's First Issue Special #1, was an ancient warrior who aimed to be the greatest hero on Earth. [Helen Mirren's Hespera leads her fellow Daughters of Atlas](https://www.gamesradar.com/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-villains-lucy-liu-helen-mirren-interview/) in trying to reclaim the aspects of their divinity that were bestowed on the Shazam Family by the Wizard when he first gave Billy Batson his powers. This beat was somewhat repeated in Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's now classic All-Star Superman. [Shazam!: Fury of the Gods](https://www.gamesradar.com/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-review/) is all about the relationship between the Shazam Family and the Greek and Roman gods and heroes who give them their powers - some of whom have played significant comic book roles in the DC Universe.

While not a lot is known about where Gunn and Safran want to take DC's film universe, we do know that they are essentially burning the house that Zack Snyder ...

Shazam's unique humor makes him the most capable hero in the old DC to make the transition to Gunn and Safran's new regime (ahem, not to tell you what to do, but we recommend staying in your seat until all of the credits roll on Fury of the Gods), but we need more than fun to make the investment worthwhile. The question on the minds of viewers going into the theater is not just is the movie good or bad, but does Shazam: Fury of the Gods make a case for the Shazamily to live on? The second film keeps the comedy of teenagers morphing into the bodies of their super-powered, older alter-egos intact and manages to weave in a heartwarming backstory even more effectively than the first film. He's the non-Shazam character given the most to do as he desperately wants to find his own path and figure out his own superhero identity after Billy gifted him with powers. This brief lesson in Hollywood politics and inside baseball is all to say that Fury of the Gods has not only the pressure of a pandemic-delayed film but also the fate of the franchise on its shoulders. While not a lot is known about where Gunn and Safran want to take DC's film universe, we do know that they are essentially burning the house that Zack Snyder and Geoff Johns built to the ground and starting (kind of) from scratch.

Billy Batson (Asher Angel) was first chosen as the champion of the Wizard Shazam (Djimon Honsou) in 2019's Shazam!, with his foster home friends all gaining the ...

By contrast, Jovan Armand was turned 19 years old during the making of Shazam!, and was 22 years old during the filming of Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Grace Fulton herself is a bit older than Mary, having been about 22 years old during the making of Shazam!, and about 26 in her return as Mary in Shazam: Fury of the Gods. This also makes Jack Dylan Grazer somewhat more in line with Freddy's age compared Asher Angel's age gap with Billy, with Grazer having been 15 during the filming and release of Shazam!, and 19 years old in and Shazam: Fury of the Gods, and how old each of them is compared to the young actors portraying them. This would make Freddy basically 15 himself in Shazam!, and approaching the age of 18 in Fury of the Gods. Here is how old each of the Shazam family characters is in Shazam!

Shazam 2 arrives in theaters on Friday, March 17, 2023, but are you also able to stream it at home? Here's when it could come to HBO Max.

Fury of the Gods in theaters or would you rather wait for it to come to HBO Max? Fury of the Gods‘ arrival on HBO Max somewhere in early to mid-May 2023. The Batman, on the other hand, took only 45 days to come to HBO Max, and that film performed rather well at the box office. [HBO Max](https://www.hbomax.com/) when it finally does come to streaming platforms. [calls it a “fantastic movie that is not to be missed,” ](https://bamsmackpow.com/2023/03/16/shazam-2-review-fury-of-the-gods-ending-explained-spoiled/)even despite its shortcomings. Unfortunately, this isn’t one of those instances where the movie is dropping on a streaming service simultaneously.

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Fury of the Gods” is quite funny and filled with moments of genuine emotion. Those are major problems with the movie, but there are still enough endearing moments to make “Shazam! I also love how the rest of the foster family is given some time to bicker and bond, just like a real family would do. Fury of the Gods.” The result is a surface-level story feels like something we’ve seen in dozens of other superhero flicks. That winning combination mostly continues with the sequel, “Shazam!