“Black Adam” takes place after the events of “The Suicide Squad,” “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” takes place after “Black Adam” and the multiverse-traversing “The Flash” takes place all over the place — but is chronologically set around the same time as “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.”
Black Adam and Shazam have a connection in the comics that wasn't explored in the movies, leaving casual audiences confused. Black Adam draws power from Egyptian gods, while Shazam draws power from mythical heroes.
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.
Fury of the Gods has arrived in theaters, but where exactly does it fit in the DCEU timeline? We know that the first Shazam film takes place around late 2018 and it has been confirmed that Shazam 2 takes place 2 years later. That would mean the movie takes place sometime between late 2020 and early 2021.
Black Adam also definitely takes place after The Suicide Squad, as revealed by Amanda Waller and Emilia Harcourt's appearances, and Teth-Adam even spends some time in suspended animation at a Task Force X black site. This would also place the movie after Aquaman, Shazam, Birds of Prey, and probably Peacemaker.
Shazam Doesn’t Need Black Adam, But Black Adam Needed Shazam
Is there going to be a Shazam 3?
Shazam 3 potential release date: When could we see Shazam 3? As mentioned above, Shazam 3 has yet to be confirmed by Warner Bros. and DC, so we don't currently have an official release date. Gunn and Safran confirmed the first part of their new era in January 2023 and a third Shazam!
Shazam acknowledges that he is unsure if he is stronger than Black Adam, despite his confidence in his mortal form. Both Shazam and Black Adam possess the same strengths endowed by the Wizard and have never been able to triumph over each other.
Black Adam and Shazam both get their powers from the same Council of Wizards, which explains why Teth-Adam says "Shazam!" to power up. Unlike Billy Batson, though, Black Adam draws his powers from the Egyptian gods: Shu, Heru, Amon, Zehuti, Aton, and Mehen.
Do Black Adam and Shazam exist in the same universe?
Black Adam expands the DC Extended Universe, including the Justice Society and James Gunn's characters from The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. Billy Batson/Shazam plays a significant role in Black Adam and shares a connection with the protagonist through the source of their powers.
Warner Bros. Black Adam made it to theaters last month in no small part thanks to the resolute stance of Dwayne Johnson, who petitioned Warner Bros. to give the anti-hero his own origin story rather than having him introduced in Shazam!
The Dwayne Johnson-led film was released in October 2022 to middling critical reception. The overblown action sequences, lack of a tight script, thin story, and poor character development meant that Black Adam was a disappointment for those excited to see the so-called shift in the hierarchy of the DCEU's power.
Even though Superman is often considered the most powerful character in the DC Universe, Shazam definitely comes close, and he can even beat the Man of Steel. And with a massive power upgrade, there's no question that Shazam can meet Superman blow for blow—despite the upgrade's terrible side effects.
Last week, The Wrap reported that Dwayne Johnson interfered with the sequel by preventing the filmmakers from using Black Adam characters in its post-credits sequence — even though Black Adam and Shazam originated in the same series of comics.
When he is attacked by Black Adam and the Seven Deadly Sins, Billy shares his Shazam powers with his father, making him the prophesied seventh and final member of the Shazam Family. In superhero form, C.C. Batson wears a yellow/gold costume with red trim (an inverse of the colors of Billy's costume).
Despite Black Adam's challenge, Superman's Kryptonian physiology ultimately makes him stronger, as confirmed in the issue. Fans eagerly anticipate a future showdown between Superman and Black Adam, with potential for an epic battle in various mediums.
In short, Black Adam should be Shazam's equal, but some of his powers are beyond Billy Batson's abilities. Black Adam also has allies that help him overcome entire squads of superheroes. Then, Black Adam has a lot of combat experience, while Shazam is, in fact, a child.
Black Adam would tear him apart. Thanos is Marvel powerful, but that's a far cry from DC powerful. Black Adam has him beaten in everything but intelligence, and Adam has a power for that one. Thanos's cosmic energies are his best bet, but Adam's speed and flight would let him stay out of their way.
Summary. Apocalypse outmatches Black Adam in strength and healing abilities in a head-to-head fight. Iron Man's intelligence and resourcefulness could outsmart Black Adam in battle. Carnage's god-like brutality could easily overpower Black Adam, making him the ultimate victor.
black adam is far faster than hulk . He has fox quicksilver type speed scenes. considering he is bad version of superman ,he should have no trouble beating hulk. his speed and flight combined ,it is impossible for hulk to defeat black adam.
On their own, both these noble heroes are capable of beating incredible forces. But for all Shazam's power, he does not match Thor's experience in using the more arcane elements of his abilities.
Here's your first look at David Corenswet as the new Superman for DC's upcoming film about the "Man of Steel." DC on May 6 released an image of Corenswet in his Superman outfit, appearing to adjust his left boot. "Get ready," an X message accompanying the photo read, along with the film's release date: July 11, 2025.
Mary Bromfield is Mary Marvel. She became one of the Seven Champions of Magic and a member of the Shazam Family along with the Vasquez foster family after her adoptive brother Billy Batson gave her superpowers. Mary later became the new champion of Shazam and was given the full power of the Shazam family.
Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg recently explained why he scrapped the DC Universe blockbuster's planned Batman and Superman cameos. Sandberg confirmed that he abandoned plans to include the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel in Shazam! Fury of the Gods during an interview with ComicBook.com.
