Black Adam

Black Adam,” with Dwayne Johnson making his big-screen superhero debut, isn't bad.

They nicely include pockets of humor that DC has not always done well _ a recurring bit with ``Baby Come Back’’ and teaching Black Adam satire are fun” a Clint Eastwood gag fails _ and there may have been three natural endings piling up before the final, manipulative one. The Justice Society members are shocked to find that they aren’t seen as heroic to the residents of Kahndaq, living 27 years under oppression. At one point, with the audience exhausted by all the carnage, they introduce skeletons who rise up as a legion from hell, just what we wanted. that has wizards, a blood-thirsty king, a magical crown and Eternium, a rare metallic ore with energy-manipulating properties (Hello, Vibranium from "Black Panther’’). Why he hasn’t had a starring role in a DC or Marvel superhero flick until now is astonishing - c’mon, he’s built himself into a freaking superhero in street clothes already. Do we need another superhero with another convoluted origin story that stretches back thousands of years and fulfills a whacko destiny?

“Do we really trust them at this point?”: Black Adam Gets Disappointing 55% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Fans Claim Site Has Become Obsolete After Thor 4 Scored ...

After Black Adam received low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, fans started calling out the review website. So, fans can expect to see the rating for Black Adam to rise with the release of the film. Black Adam has been receiving mostly positive reviews so far, and fans are unable to understand why the review website has such a low rating for the film. And with Henry Cavill officially making his comeback as Superman with Black Adam, fans are super excited about the film. Although the film is not released yet, and the ratings would keep fluctuating, fans are not happy with it. The lead actor Dwayne Johnson has been claiming that Black Adam would lead DCEU toward a new era.

Dwayne Johnson's spin off from Shazam! is poised to go where no other DC film has gone before.

Still, the chemistry between Cavill and Johnson is a proper surprise (I don’t care who biffs what, in forthcoming head-to-heads; as long as Ben Affleck’s Batman doesn’t show up, I’m happy). Quite clearly, Johnson and co think it’s time for the formula to be tweaked. Bold, stylish, involving and witty, it’s quite the package.

The Black Adam age rating is confirmed so let's consider which audiences the Dwayne Johnson movie is suitable for.

In this sense, it’s essentially what you’d expect from a superhero blockbuster and doesn’t deviate from the formula with more mature content. As it’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year, viewers young and old are sure to wish to seek it out. Fortunately, there’s more where they came from and it’s finally time for Dwayne Johnson to make a splash in the genre with

Black Adam has a Rotten Tomatoes score, and it's right in line with most of the DC Extended Universe's offerings. Unfortunately, that's not exactly a good ...

That's where the DC Comics adaptation could run into trouble as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice's record-breaking opening didn't save it from ultimately being deemed a disappointment. Throw in the fact that the movie's biggest surprise has been deliberately spoiled to drum up excitement, and we're sure it won't be too long before The Rock is taking to Twitter to reiterate that Black Adam was "made for the fans" and not critics. Black Adam has been billed as the movie that will usher in a new era of DCEU storytelling, but early reviews suggest fans can expect more of the same from this franchise.

It's the worst-rated DC film since Justice League.

[Tomatometer](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/black_adam) rating. [DCEU](https://www.gamingbible.co.uk/dc) is a somewhat messy place at the moment. As reported by [ComicBook](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/black-adams-rotten-tomatoes-rating-rough-premiere/#3), this makes Black Adam the lowest rated DC movie since Justice League. [MovieWeb](https://movieweb.com/black-adam-review)’s Julian Roman wrote, “If only the script kicked as much behind as our anti-hero. Fury Of The Gods but ahead of that, we’ve got Dwayne Johnson’s superhero turn in Black Adam. I think I can speak on behalf of most DC fans when I say that we’re very excited for Shazam!

Black Adam has a disappointing 54 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes with many reviewers agreeing the characters are lost amid the excessive amount of ...

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(Image credit: Warner Bros.) Dwayne Johnson finally dons the superhero spandex in Black Adam, which hits the big screen later this week. Directed by Jaume ...

Black Adam arrives on the big screen on October 21. Much like a McDonald’s hamburger is technically food, Black Adam is technically a movie, and both can be intermittently enjoyable before you come around to ask “why am I consuming this?” It has the pulpy and no-pressure pleasures of a New Line flick, even as it comes armed with a WB-level budget. But the major question left frustratingly unresolved is, can he do anything new with it?" We've got a round-up of the verdicts below. Dwayne Johnson finally dons the superhero spandex in Black Adam, which hits the big screen later this week.

Black Adam is an upcoming DC superhero film starring Dwayne Johnson and Pierce Brosnan. The film introduces the Justice Society of America to the DC ...

She has also appeared in the drama film Granada Nights and sci-fi movie Voyagers. Carter Hall, also known as Hawkman, is a reincarnation of the ancient Egyptian prince Khufu. He has the power to dramatically increase his size and was played by Adam Copeland in season two of The Flash. He also played Hawk Carter in thriller series T@gged and starred as Langston in the 2019 Charlie’s Angels remake. Brosnan is best known for playing Bond, James Bond in four instalments of the spy franchise between 1995 and 2002. Adriana, also known as Isis, is Black Adam’s wife in the comics.

Not long into “Black Adam,” a preteen boy looks up at the muscled hulk of Dwayne Johnson and begs for his help: “We could use a superhero right now.

Two and a half stars out of four. They nicely include pockets of humor that DC has not always done well — a recurring bit with “Baby Come Back” and teaching Black Adam satire are fun; a Clint Eastwood gag fails — and there may have been three natural endings piling up before the final, manipulative one. Most intriguing — and the angle most fruitful to lean into — is the notion of hero itself. that has wizards, a blood-thirsty king, a magical crown and Eternium, a rare metallic ore with energy-manipulating properties (Hello, Vibranium from “Black Panther”). At one point, with the audience exhausted by all the carnage, they introduce skeletons who rise up as a legion from hell, just what we wanted. Do we need another superhero with another convoluted origin story that stretches back thousands of years and fulfills a whacko destiny?

Black Adam is set to revitalize the DCEU and initiate a whole new era for the film franchise, but will it have a post or mid-credits scene?

Black Adam needs to put the best foot forward when initiating the Discovery era of the DCEU, and including an end-credits scene to generate excitement for the DCEU’s future is an effective way of building such anticipation. WB’s new leadership has also caused a sense of uncertainty among much of the DCEU audience, and the abrupt cancelation of Batgirl has been the subject of significant controversy. Not only will the highly anticipated film bring the iconic DC anti-hero to live-action, but it will also set up an exciting future for the DCEU franchise.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in the antihero DC Comics film "Black Adam," and he is calling it his passion project.

The character Black Adam first appeared in a 1945 Fawcett comic book. It's all led to this and this character." “This is the one for me,” Johnson told Reuters.

(Image credit: Warner Bros.) Dwayne Johnson lived out a dream many comics fans can only think about – getting to become his favorite superhero. The box office ...

[the movie was 15 years in the making](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2492816/wow-dwayne-johnson-has-been-working-on-black-adam-for-a-long-time). The DC film will finally hit theaters on October 21 after [several pushbacks](https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/sorry-dwayne-johnson-fans-black-adam-has-been-delayed-again). At the same time, [The Rock was facing pressure to change his image](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/the-rock-explains-how-people-told-him-he-needed-to-change-to-be-like-george-clooney-and-will-smith-plus-how-he-used-that-as-black-adam-fuel). Hopefully, those numbers will combat [the mixed reception the project had earned so far](https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/dwayne-johnsons-black-adam-has-screened-and-the-first-reactions-are-online). Lover of music (US and international). He recalled the first time he saw Black Adam as a young kid, saying: Seeing a brown-skinned superhero on a cover took The Rock from being just a fan to finding himself in his favorite universe. An animation enthusiast (anime, US and international films, television). As a kid, The Rock spent his youth moving around due to his father Rocky Johnson’s wrestling career, so he found solace in the DC character growing up as a DC fan. The film It stoked a passion in the Red Notice star to create the project he wanted to see. Johnson talked about how seeing Black Adam on a comics cover was a game changer for him as a kid.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars in this new adaptation of one of DC comics most iconic superhero characters. Directed by Spanish born filmmaker Jaume Collet- ...

Meanwhile, having retrieved a powerful artefact from Adam’s tomb, Adrianna’s life and that of her teenage son are put in great danger as they are pursued by a duplicitous former associate. Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods, Black Adam (Johnson) is freed from his tomb by local historian and archeologist Adrianna (Shani). Angry and confused by the modern world, Adam wreaks havoc around him as he unleashes his unique form of justice on those who tried to harm him.

Johnson sat down with Efe for an interview in Los Angeles ahead of a promotional tour for the latest superhero saga directed by Spanish filmmaker Jaume Collet- ...

Warner Bros Pictures, owner of the DC Comics rights, has anticipated that Black Adam is a turning point for the film label responsible for the immortalization of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Joker. “Black Adam represents a new era in the DC universe, a new world, a new universe, new locations, new characters,” he said. “But also characters that are cool, that are complex, that are badass, that are diverse in terms of color, and representation with diversity so there is a lot happening with Black Adam,” he added.

Black Adam is a fresh concept with so much potential to create a new world of superheroes and villains that DC fans have yet to see.

[early screening reviews](https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/dwayne-johnsons-black-adam-has-screened-and-the-first-reactions-are-online) and the entire presence of the movie amongst DC fans. Now that we have eased restrictions, more and more people are going to watch it just because it’s something new, popular, and a reminder that we are past the old version of DC. [Pierce Brosnan](https://fandomwire.com/tag/pierce-brosnan/) will star as Doctor Fate, and the Justice Society of America will finally be unveiled. Black Adam is a fresh concept with so much potential to create a new world of superheroes and villains that DC fans have yet to see. This is some of the best action we’ve seen n the [#DCEU]. [@TheRock]is a perfect Black Adam, plus Pierce Brosnon is a standout. It is now the age of anti-heroes and complicated antagonists, and The Rock’s Black Adam delivers exactly that. It's messy in a watchable way. DC assured us that the upcoming movie will be different from the previous projects they have produced, and definitely a better one. Tons of action, characters you’re instantly invested in & terrific pacing. This October 21st, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will star in another comic book blockbuster that many presume will “make or break” the DCEU franchise. After all, he starred in so many commercially successful action adventure movies such as Jumanji, Fast & Furious, and Rampage, to name a few.

The implication being whatever we currently associate with the DCEU is over, and the birth of a new era full of superheroes holding less cultural baggage. It ...

[Pierce Brosnan](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/pierce-brosnan-pink-suit-2022)), Atom Smasher ( [Noah Centineo](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/grooming/gallery/winter-haircut)) and Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell), a rag-tag bunch of superheroes brought together for the first time to force Black Adam back into hibernation, presumably because he’s simply too powerful. To set the scene, [Johnson](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/article/dwayne-johnson-tag-heuer-watches-of-the-week-07-10-22)’s Black Adam is introduced as a superpowered protector who disappeared 5000 years ago via a long-winded and complicated opening monologue about the fictional nation of Kahndaq and its long history with colonialism. The implication being whatever we currently associate with the [DCEU](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/best-dc-movies-2022) is over, and the birth of a new era full of superheroes holding less cultural baggage. Black Adam had a lot of promise, not least because [Johnson](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/dwayne-johnson-vest-summer-2022) seems so passionate about doing justice to the character. [Black Adam](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/henry-cavill-superman-return-black-adam)’s origins, as well as the wider Justice Society who are introduced in this film alongside him. [Dwayne Johnson](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/dwayne-johnson-fuchsia-suit-2022) has said on multiple occasions that “the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change”.

Although 'Black Adam' has been criticised for being "anti-entertaining", Dwayne Johnson has expressed his confidence in the trajectory of DC films.

He added: “I have been saying for some time, there’s a new era in the DC Universe that’s about to begin. And the launching of Black Adam is converging with a time where they are also bringing in new leadership at Warner Bros., and new leadership on the DC side is soon to be coming in.” We want to be DC, and we want to do it our way.”

Before the Rock's first true superhero movie hits theaters on Friday, get a crash course on the history of one of DC's oldest heroes.

Discovery at large have been](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/business/media/warner-bros-discovery-layoffs.html), including the recent [cancellations of DC projects](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a40794876/batgirl-hbo-movie-cancelled/), no one knows what that future will look like. Goyer—along with artist Marcos Martin—during their iconic run on JSA (the Justice Society of America) in the early 2000s, Black Adam became something of a reformed villain, joining forces with the Justice Society (for a little while, at least) as he evolved into the antihero archetype that he remains today. But as volatile as the situations [at DC](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dc-movies-james-gunn-pithces-dwayne-johnson-1235243030/) and at [Warner Bros. (Though in light of the failure that was Justice League and the volatile state of the DCEU at large, I’m not so sure the JSA will be any less confusing to newcomers now—but I digress.) Before the Justice League of America, there was the Justice Society of America. But the resulting powers become too overwhelming for Adam, corrupting him and inspiring the ancient wizard to rename him “Black Adam” as a result. Beck, Black Adam might not be one of the better-known DC figures today, but he has a long history; just take a look at the art style and some of the dialogue from his first appearance: Originally imagined as an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, Teth-Adam (Black Adam’s original alter ego) was the first mortal being to be granted the powers of Shazam, long before the teenaged Billy Batson was chosen as the ancient wizard’s champion. Not only will Black Adam end that drought, but it will also be one of the first opportunities to peek into a supposed new era of the DCEU as Warner Bros. Although Black Adam will mark the first time that the title character has appeared on the big screen, he made his debut in the comics in 1945, within the pages of The Marvel Family, a Fawcett Comics publication that was later licensed and acquired by DC. It’s fitting, then, that Black Adam got his start in the comics as a full-fledged villain. [DC League of Super-Pets](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jkw2JPCl18&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures), or his [pseudo-superhero movies in cars](https://www.theringer.com/2017/4/10/16045412/fast-furious-rankings-d20e77387cce) …

Black Adam is the start of something new for the DC Cinematic Universe. black-adam-jsa-poster Warner Bros. Pictures.

And the whole goal and intention now is to this new era, new time. But also what I really meant by, ‘This is a new era in the DC Universe,’ is listening to the fans. Responding to a review of Black Adam on [social media](https://twitter.com/TheRock), Johnson teased his intentions for the antihero, calling the long-awaited arrival of Black Adam “Exciting times for the brand to build up and build out.” [Black Adam will finally introduce audiences to the titular antihero](https://movieweb.com/black-adam-trailer-further-teases-the-rocks-dc-debut/). This is the beginning, hopefully, fingers crossed, of a very long storytelling road that Black Adam is the anchoring jet fuel now that will then push and press this universe out." [Johnson said earlier this year, teasing his plans for Black Adam and his place in the DC universe]. [Dwayne Johnson](https://movieweb.com/person/dwayne-johnson/) has big plans for [Black Adam](https://movieweb.com/movie/black-adam/), calling his imminent DC debut Phase 1 of the DC Cinematic Universe.

While "Black Adam," which opens in theaters on Friday, may not be a perfect film, it may actually be the perfect anecdote for some of the issues that have ...

The Rock's passion project has long been in development and is the first new superhero movie in theaters since July.

[69% on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ticket_to_paradise_2022), and it’s the type of movie that could be greatly helped by strong reviews. [This past weekend](https://www.goldderby.com/article/2022/box-office-halloween-ends/), “Halloween Ends” had a decent but somewhat lower-than-expected opening of $41.3 million, which means we’re back to relying on the superhero movies to salvage a [box office](https://www.goldderby.com/t/box-office/) in which horror has thrived but generally has been down. That might not have much of an effect on opening weekend, but if audiences agree with the critics, expect a big drop in its second weekend, even with little direct competition. 2021’s “Jungle Cruise” braved the first summer after theaters reopened, and that managed to make $117 million in North America despite the box office not quite being back up to speed. “Black Adam” also reteams Johnson with his “Jungle Cruise” director, Jaume Collet-Sera. Dwayne Johnson’s track record includes four “Fast and Furious” movies that have amassed $4 billion worldwide between them, as well as the “Hobbs and Shaw” spin-off and two blockbuster “Jumanji” movies, which add another $2.5 million to Johnson’s worldwide take.

Black Adam is Warner Bros.' latest entry in their DCEU saga. Starring Dwayne Johnson, the studio seems to have placed all its eggs in this basket, ...

[ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice performed terribly](https://gamerant.com/batman-v-superman-ultimate-edition-fixes-movie/) with critics, it made off with a good box office haul. The film has received a great deal of promotion and hype from its star and the studio, both of whom have gone so far as to suggest a potential [film about a Superman fight with Black Adam](https://gamerant.com/dwayne-johnson-superman-cameo-black-adam-tease/) may be on the way. Since the studio made these movies, it has lost tens of billions in valuation, and it appeared to be hoping that Black Adam would help their situation in some capacity. Critics’ opinions are one thing, but if the audience hates it, it might not be able to make a profit, which Warner Bros. At the time of this writing, the site (which compiles reviews and assigns them “fresh” or “rotten” before assigning a percentage point for how many of the reviews were “fresh”) has assigned the film a 52% rating among critics. Starring Dwayne Johnson, the studio seems to have placed all its eggs in this basket, hoping for a second chance with their DC film saga, which has been struggling of late.

While early “social media impressions” of Black Adam were largely positive in the wake of its premiere, now that scored critical reviews have come rolling ...

But if Black Adam underperforms or even bombs, this grand vision of making the character a key part of the universe going forward with sequels and face-offs against Superman does not seem likely to materialize. The Rock has hyped up Black Adam beyond belief, and the movie is scoring 35% below Shazam, the film he extracted himself from and the character he seems content to ignore in favor of moving on to bigger rivalries like Superman. So here, Black Adam is only above the absolute worst of the DCEU, the original Justice League, Batman V. While many are content to wait for audience scores, which many believe are the superior metric (that’s a debate for another day), we can see how Black Adam stacks currently up against the rest of the DCEU. - Shazam – 90% At the time of this writing, 64 reviews are in for Black Adam, which has scored a 55% on

We've arrived at a new low for superhero movies.

Why this is the group dispatched to deal with Black Adam is never really explained, because the real answer has to do with Hollywood’s shameless mining of intellectual property. Amon is generally supportive of Black Adam, encouraging him to rid Kahndaq of the mercenaries occupying the city but also prodding him to add fun catchphrases into his superhero routine. The pitch for Black Adam, of course, is that its star is no ordinary hero. But this movie mostly downplays that connection, except that it has Johnson occasionally say the word shazam with the kind of breathy, self-important reverence [that the movie Shazam!](https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/04/shazam-movie-review/586390/) sought to avoid. Black Adam is perhaps the most charmless of them all. Early in his career, as he made the leap from professional wrestling to movie stardom, he could be a playful and bombastic screen presence; now he seems to insist on playing an endless stream of charisma-free, square-jawed Terminator knockoffs.

Speaking at the London premiere for his DC Comics superhero movie, which he executive produced and stars in, the Hollywood powerhouse said he's "been trying ...

And yeah, it was quite a workout. "It was a constant," he said. "I look at the other guys out there on the big screen and wonder where I fit in. So here I am, Kent Nelson, Dr Fate, Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, Aldis Hodge Hawkman." And there was a lot of questioning the idea of Black Adam. And they think, they, they have a real, they love it, by the way.

"Black Adam," a comic book adventure starring Dwayne Johnson, will loom large over the weekend box office.

Those initial ticket sales would fall in between “The Lost City” ($30 million debut) and “Bros” ($4.8 million debut), the most recent rom-coms to play in theaters. The movie cost $60 million to produce, which is fairly expensive for modern romantic comedies. “Black Adam” has generated mixed reviews. But the anti-hero adventure is expected to earn far less than the studio’s most recent live-action comic book adaptation, “The Batman,” which impressed with $134 million in March. But the movie does look to inject a little sizzle in the otherwise sluggish October at the box office. That’ll easily be enough to dethrone “Halloween Ends,” which took the No.

Dwayne Johnson has long been claiming that the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is set to change, and this weekend's release of his tentpole superhero ...

That said, Black Adam looks set to fall conspicuously short of the $134 million that The Batman brought in when it opened in March. That figure would be more than good enough to dethrone Halloween Ends from the top spot, after the latest Michael Myers horror flick bagged a $41 million opening against a budget of $30 million last weekend. Dwayne Johnson has long been claiming that the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is set to change, and this weekend's release of his tentpole superhero feature, Black Adam, may go a long way to confirming whether that might be true or not.

Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam' isn't bad, it's just predictable and colour-by-numbers.

They nicely include pockets of humor that DC has not always done well — a recurring bit with “Baby Come Back” and teaching Black Adam satire are fun; a Clint Eastwood gag fails — and there may have been three natural endings piling up before the final, manipulative one. Two and a half stars out of four. Most intriguing — and the angle most fruitful to lean into — is the notion of hero itself. that has wizards, a blood-thirsty king, a magical crown and Eternium, a rare metallic ore with energy-manipulating properties (Hello, Vibranium from “Black Panther”). At one point, with the audience exhausted by all the carnage, they introduce skeletons who rise up as a legion from hell, just what we wanted. Do we need another superhero with another convoluted origin story that stretches back thousands of years and fulfills a whacko destiny?

Wondering how to watch Black Adam? We have all of the details on the next DC superhero movie, from showtimes to streaming info.

movie, Black Adam should eventually come to HBO Max. It features “classic” Assassin’s Creed gameplay and takes place in an open world, but is a mobile game rather than a console release.](/videos/assassins-creed-codename-jade-reveal-trailer-ubisoft-forward-2022) [Starfield: Performance PreviewBethesda is one of the biggest studios within the Xbox portfolio, with its latest and arguably most anticipated title in Starfield releasing on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and PC in 2023. In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam was bestowed the almighty powers of the gods. Black Adam is not currently available to stream online and there's been no official announcement regarding its streaming status. It was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and stars the following actors: Black Adam will be available with early showtimes starting tomorrow and a wider release date of October 21.

Said “Man” is Black Adam, a violent-minded anti-hero who was originally conceived to debut alongside another superhero – Shazam – whose initial film was meant ...

I suspect we haven’t seen the last of Johnson within the DCEU – the film’s post-credit stinger (and if it hasn’t been spoiled for you, you’re in for an applaud-worthy treat) speaks to certain power dynamics that could be entertainingly explored further down the road – or the JSA either. When looking at the individual pieces of Black Adam it’s a shame that they all didn’t come together in a better manner. There’s a delicate nature to his performance that injects a real sense of emotion to proceedings, and though some critics may cry foul of his character’s abilities being similar to that of another superhero Doctor (a certain Strange MCU player), him being created in comic book lore prior means, really, the MCU jacked his style. As for the JSA, as to be expected with so many players, some are left by the wayside, and here it’s Centineo and Swindell that suffer. It’s a shame that the writers didn’t take more of an advantage to comment more with such a narrative, as the film’s political temperament could have truly separated it from the run-of-the-mill comic book outing it adheres to. But just why has it taken so long for the artist formerly billed as The Rock to don a skin-tight suit and get to saving the day?