Black Adam

Johnson stars as the villain in the film alongside Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Aldis Hodge and Pierce Brosnan, but teased another possible big name. Ahead of a ...

Johnson continued: ‘So, for years, audiences have been so passionate and vocal about – we’ve established Black Adam as the most powerful and unstoppable force on our planet. But the fans have been so passionate about… and that is, we always put the fans first,” he told

A post-credit scene in Black Adam backs up confirmation that Henry Cavill is returning as Superman from Dwayne Johnson.

has faced with their releases this year, it probably wouldn't be a terrible idea to get a Man of Steel 2 on the books, especially given the response to just a hint of Cavill. The clip shows Dwayne's Adam looking at a plume of clouds when Superman slowly descends out of the shadows into the frame. [future](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/henry-cavill-superman-finished-2022) in the DCEU has long been held in a state of stasis after his Clark Kent was last seen in 2017's poorly-received Justice League. [videos](https://twitter.com/iAMshreyverma/status/1580441199550541824) circulating Twitter (that are getting swiped by the second!) from a special screening of Black Adam, it appears Cavill's Superman pops up in the film's post-credit scene. ‘Where is the most unstoppable force in the universe? So far, so skirting the question.

Critics and fans are sharing their thoughts on new DC movie Black Adam after the film's world premiere screening. Is this a new beginning for the DCEU?

Black Adam has a hill to climb as a movie based on one of the more obscure characters in the DC pantheon, not to mention one of the less explored corners of the DC Universe as a whole. is betting big on both the film and Johnson’s star power, not to mention the actor’s willingness to promote the movie as something that will restore the DCEU to a state that fans will embrace. [Black Adam](https://www.denofgeek.com/black-adam/) movie, starring Dwayne Johnson in a role that the actor has spent over a decade preparing for, has finally screened for critics and a handful of fans.

SPOILER WARNING: This article features major spoilers for Black Adam's post-credit scene as shared by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson following its New York ...

Fury of the Gods](/articles/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-first-full-trailer), The Flash ( [that is still up in the air following actor Ezra Miller's arrests and other allegations](/articles/ezra-miller-returns-for-the-flash-reshoots)), Blue Beetle, and [Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom](/articles/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-and-aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-both-delayed). S, and Stadia in 2023.](/videos/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-teaser-trailer) Johnson remains optimistic regardless, [even for a crossover between the DCEU and the Marvel Cinematic Universe](/articles/dwayne-johnson-dceu-mcu-crossover-hopes). But the fans have been so passionate about, as we have been, where’s the most unstoppable force in the universe? "The whole goal and initiative of Black Adam was to build out the DC universe by introducing not only Black Adam, but the entire [Justice Society of America]. When asked by Entertainment Tonight if there would be more Superman films on the horizon, Johnson implied that he expects Cavill to show up in the DCEU again.

It is pretty impossible to avoid the biggest spoiler of Black Adam circulating online, and now even Dwayne Johnson is discussing it.

There are also rumors going around of a new solo movie, but we imagine any confirmation of that will wait until Black Adam is officially out in theaters. The most powerful and unstoppable force in the entire universe has been on the sidelines for too long,” said Johnson. “We established Black Adam as the most powerful and unstoppable force on this planet.

Stars Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, Noah Centineo, Pierce Brosnan and more attended the red carpet premiere of "Black Adam" in Times Square in ...

Dwayne Johnson teased what fans are in for with Black Adam's post-credits sequence.

But also what I really meant by, ‘This is a new era in the DC Universe,’ is listening to the fans. And the whole goal and intention now is to this new era, new time. The post-credits scene will be just one of many moments that have fans talking, and hopefully, it will help put the DCEU in the spotlight in a more positive fashion. And in this case, with what you and I are talking about, I have been listening and I’ve been wanting to address fans for years. And I have been saying for some time, there’s a new era in the DC Universe that’s about to begin. [Sean O'Connell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4pMzscnuyg), sharing how much he wants to bring "a brand new character" into the DC Universe rather than "a sequel (or) an existing IP." You’ve got to listen to the fans. But, also, the new era means listen to the fans. Really listen to the fans, not say you do, but we really listen to the fans and that will inform and guide you on what your next move is. I have been saying this is a new era in the DC Universe that I love, that we love. So, when you talk about box office and what this could potentially be, the box office will drive everything, but that is the overarching goal, because I like to try and think five, six, ten steps ahead." Johnson proceeded to tease that the movie's post-credits scene has those fans "losing their minds," which is what he wanted to see:

David Gordon Green gives an update on his Exorcist reboot. Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish want to bring back The Wicker Man. Mike Flanagan hypes up The ...

The Fall of the House of Usher American Horror Story: New York City [Bloody-Disgusting](https://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3736135/american-horror-story-new-york-city-character-images-introduce-the-cast/) has several character posters from the new season of American Horror Story. [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2022/10/the-wicker-man-studiocanal-andy-serkis-imaginarium-urban-myth-christopher-lee-edward-woodward-1235140861/), Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish plan to adapt the classic horror film The Wicker Man into a TV series. The Exorcist Click through to see the rest. Mike Flanagan hypes up The Fall of the House of Usher. Plus, check out a sneak peek at the She-Hulk finale, and what’s next on Stargirl. It’s wild. [Top Deals at Best Buy](https://events.release.narrativ.com/api/v0/client_redirect/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbestbuy.7tiv.net%2Fc%2F3139288%2F614286%2F10014%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fsite%252Felectronics%252Ftop-deals%252Fpcmcat1563299784494.c%253Fid%253Dpcmcat1563299784494%26nrtv_cid%3D.nrtv_plchldr.%26subId2%3Dtheinventory%26subId3%3D1788505908265182579%26subId1%3D%26nrtv_as_src%3D1&a=1788505595320162142&uuid=0a8e05f0-ec59-45b7-bd8c-5305bd10ecc7&uid_bam=1741179819279353350&ar=1788505908265182579) Madame Web It’s crazy. Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish want to bring back The Wicker Man. The outlet additionally notes Sweeney “is expected to executive produce” the project herself.

Ahead of its October 21 release, the end credits scene of Black Adam was leaked on Twitter and TikTok.

Now most videos feature the text, “This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner.” While leaks of set photos are common — Spider-Man: No Way Home’s worst kept secret in the world of three Spider-Men and the lineup of The Illuminati in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness instantly come to mind — an entire post credit scene leaking a week before the film’s release is unprecedented. Beyond that, the word of mouth has been Platforms like Twitter have been trying to remove all traces of the video’s existence, as it's not in line with the platform’s rules, and Warner Brothers filed a copyright complaint for the footage to be taken down.

Best to set your filters up as Warner Bros. gets to work scrubbing the giant Easter egg from social media.

Expect a lot of debate and speculation over DC’s cinematic future once movie audiences at large check out Black Adam starting October 21. (io9 has reached out to the studio for comment, and will update this post if we hear back.) [DC](https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-dc-release-dates-hbo-max-cast-details-1848354161)’s [Black Adam](https://gizmodo.com/black-adam-social-reactions-reviews-dc-the-rock-1849649601) has leaked, over a week before the film’s October 21 release. And yes, he’s played by Henry Cavill, confirming the DCEU’s Man of Steel is officially back. In the scene, he appears before Black Adam in a more saturated color suit invoking the hero’s classic look in red, blue, and prominent yellow. gets to work scrubbing posts, we imagine the Rock is gearing up to take back his thunder.

The early Black Adam reviews are a mixed bag, as brutal action and Dwayne Johnson's star power aren't enough to win over everyone.

[Black Adam is every bit the entertaining superhero](https://gamerant.com/black-adam-coasting-dwayne-johnson-star-power/) flick it should be, with Johnson delivering all of his box office allure. Similarly, Vox's [Alex Abads](https://twitter.com/alex_abads/status/1580364777364238337?s=20&t=GSGS4vVHF2fzIvcmwRYl8g) admits Johnson and his co-star [Pierce Brosnan do great things for the movie](https://gamerant.com/james-bond-best-pierce-brosnan-007-movies/), as does much of the cast, even if “the script’s inconsistent internal logic lets them down in a lot of spots." Still, some reviewers like [Russ Milheim](https://twitter.com/RussMilheim/status/1580370156697505792?s=20&t=gx1kQWeSRP8oqhi7_MNwJw) feel “it’s forgettable” due to several issues. As the film's official release gets closer, so might Black Adam's inclusion in MultiVersus in order to seize the character’s momentum. [Steven Weintraub](https://twitter.com/colliderfrosty/status/1580370052594814978?s=20&t=O1RbLumxFm5Ubp71hjmqww) was free to post his belief that The Rock “is fantastic as Black Adam [...] Left the theater wanting to see the sequel immediately.” This is a feeling echoed by Variety's [Courtney Howard](https://twitter.com/Lulamaybelle/status/1580362701208899585?s=20&t=2XwmsiYeOj_-RpnlGNDupw), who also noted how director Jaume Collet-Serra “lays out building blocks for a larger, grand universe” — so exactly what Warner is looking for on that level. [Sean Keen](https://twitter.com/SpectacularSean/status/1580363727723204609) called it outright bad, criticizing Black Adam for having "no emotional depth" and no sense of peril whatsoever, while also not being wowed by all the fancy CGI spectacle.

The Justice Society of America (JSA) is a team of superheroes published by DC Comics, including Doctor Fate, Hourman, The Spectre, Sandman, Atom, The Flash, ...

There’s a new era in the DC universe that’s about to begin.” That is the whole point of this. Johnson then hinted that he expects Cavill to appear in the DCEU again. Where is he?’ Well, we’ve all been fighting for this moment, so I will say this: Welcome home.” “Here’s what I can tell you,” the action star replied, seemingly tiptoeing around his words. “I can tell you that the whole goal and initiative of ‘Black Adam’ was to build out the DC Universe by introducing not only Black Adam, but the entire JSA...