David F. Sandberg Tweets Out A Still From 'Shazam!: Fury Of The Gods' To The Delight Of Fans

Nov 2

Fans of the DC hero, Shazam, were delighted to see the latest update to David Sandberg's Twitter account, as the newest post contained a still from the now-finished sequel to the 2019 hit movie. Sandberg's tweet announced the movie's completion of production and that he would be resting between now and its March 17 theatrical release. The new film features Zachary Levi reprising his role as the titular hero who was granted powers after being chosen to be the champion of an ancient wizard. The film was a box office success, with fans and critics praising the movie for being fun.

The Shazam! films are considered part of the DCEU and have generally distinguished themselves for their light-hearted tone and unique storytelling. Shazam!’s success not only made the upcoming sequel possible and paved the way for the Black Adam spinoff. Shazam!’s critical and commercial success has made it possible for the DCEU's continued existence despite a track record of inconsistency. The Shazam! sequel is already receiving excitement and anticipation from fans of the franchise, who undoubtedly hope it will retain the original film's best aspects and cover new ground to make the movie distinct from its predecessor.