In Shazam! There was no room for him yet, but soon the big nemesis of the DC superhero will conquer the screen as well. With Black Adam, the villain gets his own movie, which should come to the theatres in 2021.

Below we tell you everything we currently know about Black Adam. The article is regularly updated and updated with new information until the theatrical release.

Who Is Black Adam?

Just like the mighty superhero Shazam, behind which is actually the little boy Billy Batson, and his antagonist Black Adam has emerged in the newer comics from the forces of the ancient magician Shazam. The superpowers of Black Adam include divine power, superhuman strength and speed, invulnerability, and magical powers.

In the comics, it comes finally to the great fight between Shazam and Black Adam, in which the villain is defeated and crumbles to ashes. A little later, however, he gets up again from the dead.

Who Plays Black Adam?

Black Adam is played by Dwayne Johnson. Through an Instagram post, the acting star announced in early 2017 after a meeting with studio executives, the previously rather dark and serious DC film universe by his involvement in the blockbuster in a hopeful, optimistic and above all entertaining future to lead.

A tone that DC movies like Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Shazam! since then have already aired and where the upcoming Black Adam movie should be based. Other Cast members of Black Adam are currently unknown.

When Does Black Adam Start In The Cinema?

A start date for Black Adam is currently unknown. It is only clear that the DC blockbuster on December 22, 2021, to come to the US cinemas.

Who Directs At Black Adam?

The director of Black Adam will be Jaume Collet-Serra. The Spaniard has so far staged action thrillers such as Unknown Identity, Non-Stop, Run All Night and The Commuter with Liam Neeson and the survival thriller The Shallows with Blake Lively.

What Is The Plot Of Black Adam?

The exact plot of Black Adam is currently unknown. So far, only isolated details have leaked. According to lead actor Dwayne Johnson, the title character is supposed to turn from a rogue to an antihero.

In addition, Black Adam would follow a moral compass that was quite distorted. Through these descriptions, the upcoming DC blockbuster already gives the impression as if the creators of the film would like to take a similar direction as the anti-MCU success Venom.

It has also become known that in Black Adam, the Justice Society of America (JSA) should be introduced. This is the very first superhero team in comic history.

Does Black Adam Play In The DCEU?

Da Black Adam as a spin-off to Shazam! is created and both comic film characters sooner or later should also meet, Black Adam also plays in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).