We’ve arrived at a very attention-grabbing crossroads in the historical past of DC films. Shazam! Fury of the Gods is the first movie launched by the new regime at DC Studios, headed by co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran. But it was produced by the earlier one, and the new management at DC has mentioned that basically their plans received’t formally get underway for a minimum of one other 12 months or so.
So the place does that depart Fury of the Gods? This sequel to 2019’s Shazam! as soon as once more stars Zachary Levi as the title character, the godly kind of common teenager Billy Batson (Asher Angel) who’s given powers by an historical wizard (Djimon Hounsou) he can entry by saying a magic phrase. Most of the solid of Shazam! returned for this sequel, together with director David F. Sandberg. Will they ship one other hit, or is Fury of the Gods the finish of the highway for the DC Extended Universe?
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The movie’s field workplace receipts will possible decide the reply to that query, however good opinions from critics actually wouldn’t damage. And the first wave of opinions of Shazam! Fury of the Gods simply hit the web — and for the most half they are saying that the movie is a enjoyable sequel that continues the strengths of the first film. They have a lot of reward for Zachary Levi as Shazam, in addition to the typically lighthearted tone that distinguished the first Shazam! from so many different latest DC films.
Here’s a sampling of the Shazam! Fury of the Gods opinions to this point:
Also you’ll by no means consider this, however the co-CEO of DC Studios likes the film too…
Shazam! Fury of the Gods opens solely in theaters on March 17.
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