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The film opens 5,000 years ago in the ancient city of Kahndaq, where Teth-Adam is bestowed with the almighty powers of the gods. After using these powers for vengeance, he is imprisoned. In the present day, he is liberated by archaeologist Adrianna Tomaz and must navigate a world that views him as a monster. His brutal methods of justice draw the attention of the , led by Hawkman and Doctor Fate, who attempt to contain him before a greater demonic threat, Sabbac, emerges. Key Cast and Characters

: A stoic, violent anti-hero whose moral ambiguity challenges the traditional superhero trope.

: The film was praised for its high-octane action sequences and the costume design of the JSA. Black Adam (2022).avi

and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone : The junior members of the JSA providing youth and spectacle. Critical and Commercial Reception

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. The film opens 5,000 years ago in the

: The leader of the JSA who provides the film’s moral compass.

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. His brutal methods of justice draw the attention

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) .