News culture Shazam Rage Of The Gods: Release date, story… All you need to know about the new DC Universe film
Published on 03/19/2023 at 11:35
Share :
Shazam! The Rage of the Gods is coming soon to the cinema. In order to better prepare for the return of the funniest (but not less serious) superhero of the DC team, here is everything you need to know about the continuation of the adventures of William Billy Batson.
Summary
What is the release date of Shazam! The Rage of the Gods? How to see Shazam! The Rage of the Gods in France? What is the story of Shazam! Rage Of The Gods? How does Shazam fit in? The Rage of the Gods in the DC Cinematic Universe? Who are the creatives behind Shazam! Rage Of The Gods? What is the cast of Shazam! The Rage of the Gods? Do you want to know more?
What is the release date of Shazam! The Rage of the Gods?
The Shazam feature film, which landed on our screens in April 2019, could be called surprising as it differed from what the DC cinematic universe had installed so far. This lightning hero returns to our screens after 4 years of production, to say the least delicate. The cause ? A calendar problem! This second Shazam film was ready long before other DCEU films, but Warner and DC could never agree on a proper release date relative to other productions. Fortunately, a decision finally fell. Shazam! The Rage of the Gods arrives on 29 mars 2023 At the movie theater.
In view of the commercial success of Shazam, The Rage of the Gods is announced immediately after the release of the first film. Initially planned to be released during the year 2020, the production was of course parasitized by the Covid-19 pandemic and experienced many postponements. The film was then to be released on April 1, 2022, then November 4, 2022 and finally June 2, 2023. The film was finally advanced to December 2022 to be pushed back one last time to March 29, 2023. Shazam! The Rage Of The Gods will be visible exclusively At the movie theater with the aim of relaunching the DC Universe in cinemas and preparing for the release of The Flash next June.
What is the story of Shazam! The Rage of the Gods?
William Billy Batson is a 14-year-old teenager who gains superpowers from an ancient wizard who deems him worthy of receiving them. Thus, by saying the word “Shazam”, he transforms into a superhero endowed with superhuman strength as well as the abilities to fly and control lightning. After saving the world for the first time from the threat of Thaddeus Sivana, who wanted revenge on the ancient wizard, William Batson and his whole family find themselves confronted with the daughters of Atlas, three witches eager to recover the magic that was stolen from them. To keep his powers, but above all to protect his family and his planet, Billy can count on the help of those around him.
Difficult to answer the question, this because of the recent arrival of James Gunn and Peter Safran at the head of DC Studios. The two men have already planned everything and launched a complete reboot of the DC universe at the cinema. Wonder Woman 3 has been cancelled. Henry Cavill will no longer play Superman. The film The Flash is supposed to forever transform this multimedia multiverse comprising films, series and even video games. It is therefore difficult to know if Shazam will be part of the reboot operated by the new bosses of the super-heroic firm. Although this sequel takes place after the events of the first Shazam, it is unknown if Shazam! The Rage of the Gods takes place after the events of the film Black Adam.
Who are the creatives behind Shazam! The Rage of the Gods?
David F. Sandberg had already directed the first Shazam film in 2019, and well it is still him at the controls of this second opus. The man is best known for having directed short horror films that had caught the eye of James Wan, to the point of entrusting him with the task of directing Annabelle 2. Henry Gayden, who scripted the first Shazam, is also returning for Shazam! The Rage of the Gods. He is this time supported by Chris Morgan, the screenwriter of many films stamped Fast And Furious. Finally, the soundtrack is signed Christophe Becka very prolific composer to whom we owe the music of the Ant-Man trilogy, and Very Bad Trip or even the Buffy The Vampire Slayer series.
What is the cast of Shazam! The Rage of the Gods?
For Shazam! The Rage of the Gods, Asher Angel takes over the role of William Billy Batson while Zachary Levi embodies its superhero version. Freddy Freeman and Mary are respectively played by Jack Dylan Grazer et Grace Fulton. Additionally, all of the actors and actresses playing Shazam’s family members as well as their superheroic counterparts from the first film are back. Djimon Hounsou meanwhile plays the old wizard Shazam for the third time after Shazam! and Black Adam. On the new faces side, Rachel Zegler, Lucy Liu et Helen Mirren interpret the three witches of Atlas.
Do you want to know more?
Shazam got its name from Shazam just over 10 years ago. Before that, from its creation in 1940 until 2011, it was called Captain Marvel. For obvious reasons of comparison with another character from another North American superhero team, his name has been changed. Before the 2019 feature film, Shazam had only been entitled to two adaptations: a movie called Captain Marvel in 1941 et a television series called Shazam! broadcast between 1974 and 1976.
Find out more about the DC Comics universe
