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Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Shazam! Fury of the Godsis a 2023 Americansuperhero filmbased on theDCcharacterShazam.Produced byNew Line Cinema,DC Films,andthe Safran Company,and distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures,it is the sequel toShazam!(2019) and the 12th installment in theDC Extended Universe(DCEU). Directed byDavid F. Sandbergand written byHenry GaydenandChris Morgan,it starsZachary Levi,Asher Angel,Grace Caroline Currey,Jack Dylan Grazer,Rachel Zegler,Adam Brody,Ross Butler,Meagan Good,Lucy Liu,Djimon Hounsou,andHelen Mirren.In the film,Billy Batson / Shazamand his foster siblings fight the Daughters ofAtlas.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid F. Sandberg
Written by
Based onCharacters
byDC
Produced byPeter Safran
Starring
CinematographyGyula Pados
Edited byMichel Aller[1]
Music byChristophe Beck
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
Running time
130 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$110–125 million[3][4]
Box office$134.1 million[5]

A sequel toShazam!began development shortly after its release in April 2019, with Gayden returning as writer, and Morgan joining soon after to revise Gayden's screenplay. Sandberg and Levi (Shazam) were also set to return by that December. The title and the rest of the returning cast were confirmed in August 2020, with Zegler, Mirren and Liu cast as the daughters of Atlas in early 2021. Filming began that May inAtlanta, Georgia,and concluded in August.

Shazam! Fury of the Godspremiered at theFox Village Theatrein Los Angeles on March 14, 2023, and was released in the United States on March 17. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who considered it inferior to its predecessor. It was considered by analysts to be abox-office failure,[a]grossing $134.1 million worldwide against a production budget of $110–125 million.

Plot

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Two years afterThaddeus Sivana's defeat,[b]HesperaandKalypso,daughters of theTitanAtlas,break into theAcropolis MuseuminAthens, Greeceand steal theWizard's broken staff.[c]They take it to the Wizard, who was imprisoned in the Gods' Realm, and force him to repair the staff to reactivate its powers. InPhiladelphia,Billy Batsonand his "Shazamily"are drifting apart as they grow up and pursue their own interests. Billy is worried about being kicked out of the Vasquez family when he turns eighteen. In a dream, the Wizard warns him about the Daughters of Atlas, prompting the Shazamily to begin researching them. The Shazamily enter theRock of Eternity,where they encounter a sentient pen named Steve, in which they learn about the three daughters of Atlas, realizing that Anthea, Atlas’s youngest daughter, is none other than a girl named Anne, to whomFreddy Freemanwas going to meet.

Freddy meets Anne, to whom he shows off his superhero self. Hespera and Kalypso arrive with the staff and steal Freddy's powers. Billy and the Shazamily attempt to save Freddy, but the daughters kidnap him and place an indestructible dome around the city, trapping everyone inside; Freddy is imprisoned with the Wizard in the Gods' Realm.

The Shazamily ask Steve to help draft a letter to negotiate with Hespera for Freddy's release. Billy meets Hespera at a local restaurant, and, while the meeting is initially cordial, she and Kalypso soon fight the Shazamily. Pedro loses his powers during the fight, while Hespera is captured and taken to the Rock. Having planned her capture, Hespera easily breaks out and steals theGolden Apple,the seed of theTree of Life.Meanwhile, Freddy and the Wizard attempt to escape the Gods' Realm with a sympathetic Anthea's help, just as Hespera returns with the Apple. The Daughters argue as Hespera and Anthea want to use the Apple to revive their realm, while Kalypso wishes to plant it on Earth to destroy it. Freddy steals the Apple but is discovered. Billy and the Shazamily show up, and Freddy reacquires his powers.

Billy and the Shazamily emerge with the Wizard at the Vasquez home, where they reveal their secret identities to their foster parents. Kalypso appears with the dragonLadonto acquire the Apple and destroy the Vasquez house. The Shazamily attempts to keep the apple away from Kalypso, but everyone except Billy loses their powers in the skirmish. Kalypso retrieves the Apple and uses it to plant the Tree atCitizens Bank Park,which spawns various monsters to attack the city. Hespera and Anthea object to their sister's destructive plan, but Kalypso mortally wounds Hespera and de-powers Anthea. Billy, in despair, asks the Wizard to revoke his powers, but the Wizard assures him that he is a true hero worthy of them.

Heeding the Wizard's words, Billy flies off to stop Kalypso, while the Shazamily enlists the help ofunicornsto fend off the other monsters. Billy persuades a dying Hespera to help him stop Kalypso. Realizing the dome reacts violently to his lightning, Billy lures Kalypso to the park while Hespera shrinks the dome to contain them. Billy sacrifices himself to stop Kalypso and Ladon by overloading the staff with electricity, destroying the Tree and Kalypso's army with them. Hespera acknowledges him as a true god before succumbing to her wounds, causing the dome to disappear.

Anthea takes Billy's grieving family to the Gods' Realm for his burial.Diana Princeappears and repairs the staff, imbuing it with her power and using it to revive the Gods' Realm, restore Anthea's powers, and resurrect Billy. Billy, in turn, uses the staff to restore his siblings' powers. The Shazamily rebuild their home, while Anthea and Freddy start a relationship and the Wizard takes up residence on Earth.

In amid-credits scene,Emilia HarcourtandJohn Economosinvite Billy into theJustice Societyon behalf ofAmanda Waller,but Billy declines. In a post-credits scene, a still-incarcerated Sivana encountersMister Mindonce again, enraged that he has not begun enacting their plan.

Cast

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Further information:List of DC Extended Universe cast membersandCharacters of the DC Extended Universe

Billy'sfoster familyalso includesMarta MilansandCooper AndrewsasRosaandVictor Vásquez,the foster parents of Billy and his siblings.[15][16]Reprising their DCEU roles in the film while uncredited,Gal Gadotappears asDiana Prince / Wonder Woman,[17]alongsideJennifer HollandasEmilia HarcourtandSteve AgeeasJohn Economosin themid-credits scene,andMark StrongasDr. Thaddeus Sivanaand directorDavid F. Sandbergas the voice ofMister Mindin the post-credits scene.[18]Sandberg also cameos as a civilian who is attacked by one of Kalypso's monsters.Rizwan Manji,who portrayed Jamil in the DCEU television seriesPeacemaker,appears as an unnamed docent.[19]P. J. Byrnebriefly appears as Dr. Dario Bava, a pediatrician whom Billy confused as a therapist, whileDiedrich Baderbriefly appears as Mr. Geckle, a school teacher. Sandberg's wifeLotta Losten,who previously portrayed Dr. Lynn Crosby in the first film, cameos as a nurse who is saved by Shazam.[20]Michael Gray,who portrayed Billy Batson in the1970s television series,makes a brief cameo as a man on the street, calling the transformed Billy "Captain Marvel".[21]Natalia Safran, wife of producerPeter Safran,cameos as a driver with kittens.CNNnews anchorWolf Blitzermakes a cameo appearance as himself.

Production

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Development

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ActorZachary Leviand director David F. Sandberg
returned for theShazam!sequel

With the successful opening ofShazam!in April 2019,Henry Gaydenwas revealed to be returning to write the script for a sequel. DirectorDavid F. Sandbergand producerPeter Safranwere also expected to return.[22]According to Sandberg, the plot point ofFawcett City,Philadelphiabeing trapped under a dome was inspired byThe Simpsons Movie(2007).[23]Later that month,Michelle Borth,who portrayed the adult superhero form ofMary Bromfieldin the first film, said she signed a five-picture deal for the role and was expected to return for at least one sequel.[24]Zachary Leviconfirmed in June that he was returning to star asShazamin the sequel, and revealed that writing had begun ahead of a planned filming start in mid-2020.[25]Sandberg and much of the first film's crew were confirmed to return in December 2019, whenNew Line CinemaandWarner Bros. Picturesscheduled the sequel for release on April 1, 2022.[6]This was delayed in April 2020 to November 4, 2022. due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[26]In October 2020, the release date was once again shifted to June 2, 2023. Later release dates were December 16, 2022 and December 21, 2022. In August 2022, the final release date of March 17, 2023 was announced.

Pre-production

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In June 2020,Marta Milansconfirmed that she would reprise her role as foster mother Rosa Vásquez from the first film, and revealed that filming had been delayed by the pandemic.[15]The film's title was revealed to beShazam! Fury of the Godsduring the virtualDC FanDomeevent in August 2020, with returning cast members confirmed includingAsher Angelas teenagerBilly Batsonand Levi as his adult superhero counterpart,Jack Dylan GrazerasFrederick "Freddy" FreemanandAdam Brodyas his adult counterpart,Faithe HermanasDarla DudleyandMeagan Goodas her adult counterpart,Grace FultonasMary Bromfield,Ian ChenasEugene ChoiandRoss Butleras his adult counterpart, and Jovan Armand asPedro PeñawithD. J. Cotronaas his adult counterpart.[7][11]The next month, Levi said filming would begin in early 2021.[11]

The film's release was delayed again in October 2020, to June 2, 2023.[27]The following month,Mark Strongsaid he was waiting to hear if he would be returning asDr. Thaddeus Sivanain the sequel.[28]In January 2021, Good said filming would begin that May,[29]andRachel Zeglerwas cast in an undisclosed "key role" the next month.[30]Following her exhaustive filming schedule for Maria inWest Side Story(2021), Zegler booked a meeting with the DCEU casting director Rich Delia, who was thinking about her forKara Zor-El / SupergirlinThe Flash(2023). Zegler lost out toSasha Calle,but Delia told her that he thought that she could audition for Anthea in theShazamsequel. During theCOVID-19 pandemic,Zegler read on for the role throughZoomwith Sandberg and Dylan Grazer, doing a chemistry test with the latter, who was instrumental in her casting due to Safran giving him the option to choose and Dylan Grazer chose Zegler out of admiration for her work in theWest Side Story(1961) remake.[31]Safran was producing the film through his companythe Safran Company,whileGeoff Johnswas also set to produce.[30]Johns was ultimately credited as an executive producer.[32]In March,Helen Mirrenwas cast asHespera,a daughter ofAtlas,with Zegler reported to be playing Hespera's sister,[33][8]Anthea.[10]Lucy Liuwas cast asKalypso,another daughter of Atlas, the next month.[9]Strong said in May that he would not appear in the sequel,[34]andCooper Andrewswas confirmed to reprise his role as foster father Víctor Vásquez from the first film.[16]

Chris Morgancontributed to the film's script.[35]Early during the film's development, Sandberg wanted to bring backMister Mind,a villainous character teased in themid-credits sceneof the first film whom Sandberg voiced, for the sequel in a bigger role, but his inclusion was ultimately dropped due to it requiring too much of the film's runtime, aside that he had to drop several other elements to not "overstuff" the film.[36]In addition to bringingGal Gadotback asDiana Prince / Wonder Woman,Sandberg initially planned to havecameo appearancesofKal-El / Clark Kent / SupermanandBruce Wayne / Batmanby showing Superman unsuccessfully trying to break the dome while Batman just stands there and looks at Superman.[23]

Filming

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Djimon Hounsoureturned for the role as Shazam in the sequel

Principal photographybegan on May 26, 2021,[29][37]inAtlanta, Georgia,[38]withGyula Padosserving as cinematographer.[39]Production on the film was delayed from an initial mid-2020 start due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[25][26]In June, Sandberg revealed that Fulton was also portraying the adult superhero form of Mary in the film, replacing Borth, with Fulton's hair and makeup adjusted for the superhero version.[13]A month later, set photos revealed thatDjimon Hounsouwould be reprising his role as the wizard.[14]Filming concluded on August 31, 2021.[40]

Post-production

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In March 2022, Warner Bros. adjusted its release schedule due to the impacts of COVID-19 on the workload of visual effects vendors.The FlashandAquaman and the Lost Kingdomwere moved from 2022 to 2023 to allow time for their visual effects work to be completed, whileShazam! Fury of the Godswas moved up toAquaman and the Lost Kingdom'sprevious release date of December 16, 2022, because it would be ready for release earlier.[41]In April, the film's release date was pushed back five days to December 21 to avoid competition withAvatar: The Way of Water.[42]Rizwan Manjiwas revealed to be appearing as an unnamed character in July 2022. Manji was suggested for the role by Safran, who also produced the DCEU television seriesPeacemakerin which Manji portrayed Jamil. Sandberg approved the casting, despite the series being set in the same universe as the film, because he thought Manji only had a small role inPeacemaker.He was surprised to learn that Manji has a significant role and appears in the opening title sequence of the series.[19]PeacemakercreatorJames Gunnsuggested that Manji's character inFury of the Godscould be Jamil's brother.[43]In August, afterWarnerMediamerged withDiscovery, Inc.to formWarner Bros. Discovery,the studio delayed the film to March 17, 2023 (again takingAquaman and the Lost Kingdom'sprevious release date), to help spread out the marketing and distribution costs for its feature films.[44]This also movedFury of the Godsaway fromAvatar: The Way of Water.[45]By the start of November, Sandberg confirmed that the final cut was complete and ready for release.[46]

The final wave of the film's marketing campaign revealedGal Gadot's cameo appearance asDiana Prince / Wonder Woman,reprising her role from prior DCEU movies. Sandberg was upset by this reveal, as he intended the cameo to be a surprise. The film'smid-credits sceneseesJennifer HollandandSteve Ageereprise their DCEU roles asEmilia HarcourtandJohn Economos.This scene was originally the post-credits scene ofShazam!spin-off filmBlack Adam(2022), and featured members of theJustice Society of Americafrom that film, butBlack AdamstarDwayne Johnson"vetoed" both moves, forcing Safran to bring in Holland and Agee. Strong and Sandberg reprise their roles in the film's post-credits scene.[47][48]

The visual effects were made byDNEG,Pixomondo,Stereo D,Weta FX,Territory Studio,Method Studios,Static Chair Productions, RISE VFX, andScanline VFX.[49]

Music

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Main article:Shazam! Fury of the Gods (soundtrack)

In June 2022, Sandberg revealed that composer and conductorBenjamin Wallfischwas unable to return from the first film due to scheduling conflicts with another DCEU film,The Flash(2023); his replacement,Christophe Beck,had already begun work by then.[50]A single, "Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Main Title Theme)" was released as a digitalsinglebyWaterTower Musicon February 23, 2023, and the soundtrack album was released on March 10.[51]

Marketing

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Sandberg promoted the sequel during a virtual panel at the August 2020 DC FanDome event, announcing the film's title and returning cast.[7]In June 2021, after a week of filming, Sandberg released a short clip featuring Levi in his new costume for the film; this came after several set photos of the costume were leaked that week.[52]To head off of further costume leaks, Sandberg released images of Levi, Brody, Good, Currey, Butler and Cotrona in their new superhero costumes at the end of the month.[53]Behind-the-scenes footage and concept art was revealed during the 2021 DC FanDome event in October, withio9'sRob Bricken andCollider'sGregory Lawrence expressing excitement at the new cast members, characters, locations and mythology.[54][55]Levi, Angel, Grazer and Mirren promoted the film at Warner Bros.'CinemaConpanel in April 2022, where new footage was shown.[56]The film was also promoted atSan Diego Comic-Conin July, where the first trailer was released.[57]

On March 14,Skittlespartnered with Warner Bros. and DC Films to create commercials for the film.[58]McFarlane Toysalso partnered to create promotional toys, including action figures and dolls.[59]

Release

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Theatrical

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Shazam! Fury of the Godspremiered atFox Village Theatre[60]in Hollywood on March 14, 2023, and was released byWarner Bros. Picturesin the United States on March 17, 2023.[44]

It was originally set for release on April 1, 2022[6]before being delayed to November 4, 2022,[26]and then to June 2, 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[27]It was then moved up to December 16, 2022, as it was ready for release sooner than other DC films delayed by the pandemic. That date was previously given toAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.[41]The release date was pushed back five days to December 21 in April 2022 to avoid competing with20th Century Studios'Avatar: The Way of Water,[42]before being moved toAquaman and the Lost Kingdom'sdate again (March 2023) in August 2022 when Warner Bros. Discovery was trying to spread out marketing and distribution costs.[44]This meantIMAXscreens occupied byAvatarwould be available forShazam!.[45]

Home media

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Shazam! Fury of the Godswas released on premium video-on-demand services on April 7, 2023,[61]ten days earlier than its scheduled April 17 release date.[62]It was released onUltra HD Blu-ray,Blu-rayandDVDon May 23, 2023.[63]It began streaming onMaxon the same day, becoming one of the launch titles of the rebranded service.[64]

Reception

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Box office

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Shazam! Fury of the Godsgrossed $57.6 million in the United States and Canada, and $76.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $134 million.[5]Due to its $125 million production budget, the film was labeled abox-office bomb.[a]

In the United States and Canada,Shazam! Fury of the Godswas initially projected to gross $35–40 million from 4,071 theaters in its opening weekend.[69]The film made $11.7 million (including $3.4 million from Thursday night previews), lowering weekend estimates to $30 million. It went on to debut to $30.1 million (52.2% of total gross), topping the box office but marking a 44% drop from the first film's opening weekend ($53.5 million) and the third-lowest of the DCEU (though the two lower films,The Suicide SquadandWonder Woman 1984,had their releases affected by theCOVID-19 pandemicand were simultaneously released onHBO Max).[70][71]Boxoffice Pro's Shawn Robbins called the debut "a soft start, there's no other way to put it," noting the recent underperformances of other comic book films.[72]The Hollywood Reportercalled the domestic opening "one of the worst starts for a major Hollywood superhero film" and also lamented the film's $35 million international opening from 78 countries (including "bombing" in China with $4.3 million).[3]The A.V. Clubnoted that it premiered on a weekend where other films experienced dull box office numbers.[73]

In its second weekend, the film dropped 69% to $9.3 million, finishing second behind newcomerJohn Wick: Chapter 4.[74]It made $4.6 million in its third weekend, dropping to sixth place.[75]

Critical response

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On thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,49% of 263 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "More unfocused and less satisfying than its predecessor,Shazam! Fury of the Godsstill retains almost enough of the source material's silly charm to save the day. "[76]Metacritic,which uses aweighted average,assigned the film a score of 47 out of 100, based on 49 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[77]Audiences surveyed byCinemaScoregave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those polled byPostTrakgave it a 78% positive score, with 64% saying they would definitely recommend it.[70]

Frank ScheckofThe Hollywood Reportergave the film an average review, writing: "Like some children who aren't so cute anymore after they've grown up a little, this follow-up lacks much of the appeal of its predecessor. While the film provides the elaborate action-set pieces, colorful villains and save-the-world plot mechanics expected of the comic-book-movie genre, some of the magic is missing."[78]Chicago Sun-Times'sRichard Roepergave the film two out of four stars, writing, "As we pick up Billy/Shazam's story about four years later, it quickly becomes apparent this is just going to be a by-the-numbers, second-tier adventure with only a few small chuckles and one or two genuinely touching moments. The rest is just noise."[79]Kevin MaherofThe Timesgave it one out of five stars, calling it a "vacuous and disappointing sequel" and writing, "The tedious reincarnation trope is, however, the least of the narrative misfires in a film that borrows its central dramatic device fromThe Simpsons Movie."[80]

Peter BradshawofThe Guardiangave it three out of five stars, saying, "we don't entirely break free of the superhero-movie template, but Shazam two has a just-out-of-the-fridge orange juice taste that makes it likable."[81]The Sydney Morning Herald'sSandra Hall gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying, "the film does the job as an engaging send-up of superheros and their affectations. It plays like a junior variation on Marvel's comic hitDeadpool,with goofiness standing in for the f--- word andgallows humour."[82]

Responses from cast and crew

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Following the film's poor financial performance, Sandberg expressed surprise at its critical reception and said, "After six years of Shazam I'm definitely done with superheroes for now."[83][84]Levi said of the film's reception, "The audience score is still quite good, but the critics' score was very oddly and perplexingly low, and people were insanely unkind." He also criticized the film's marketing.[85]

Accolades

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Shazam! Fury of the Godsreceived nominations for Golden Fleece and Best Wildposts at the 2023Golden Trailer Awards.[86][87]At the44th Golden Raspberry Awards,the film was nominated forWorst Picture,Worst Actressfor Mirren,Worst Supporting Actressfor Liu andWorst Screenplay.[88]

Future

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In January 2023, DC Films co-CEOsJames Gunnand Safran said there was potential for Levi to reprise his role in the new franchise, theDC Universe(DCU), but a decision on the character had not been made.[89]Sandberg said the next month that he was told his films did not contradict Gunn and Safran's plans and that the character's potential return would depend on the film's reception.[90]Following the film's disappointing box-office performance, Levi cast doubt on his return.[91]

Notes

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  1. ^abAttributed to multiple references.[3][65][66][67][68]
  2. ^As depicted inShazam!(2019)
  3. ^The staff was broken in half by Billy Batson inShazam!

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