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Black Adam

Black Adam is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Teth-Adam/Black Adam.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Black Adam is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Teth-Adam/Black Adam. It stars Dwayne Johnson in the title role and is a spin-off of Shazam! (2019). The film is the eleventh installment in the DC Extended Universe and was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.

Premise

The film centres on Teth-Adam, an ancient superhuman who is freed from long imprisonment and becomes involved in the struggle over Kahndaq. The conflict includes the crime syndicate Intergang and the search for the Crown of Sabbac.

Production

Black Adam was produced by New Line Cinema, DC Films, Seven Bucks Productions, and Flynn Picture Company. It was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra from a screenplay by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines, and Sohrab Noshirvani.

Cast

Dwayne Johnson stars as Black Adam, with additional cast members including Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui, and Pierce Brosnan.

Release

The film was released in the United States on October 21, 2022, through Warner Bros. Pictures.

Key facts

  • Black Adam is a superhero film released in 2022 and based on a DC Comics character.
  • Dwayne Johnson plays Teth-Adam / Black Adam in the title role.
  • The film is a spin-off from Shazam! (2019).
  • It is the eleventh film in the DC Extended Universe.
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Canadian context

Black Adam was distributed in Canada by Warner Bros. Pictures as part of the same international theatrical release cycle; Canadian audiences encountered it as a major DC Comics franchise film.

Frequently asked questions

What is Black Adam?
Black Adam is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Teth-Adam/Black Adam.
Who stars as Black Adam?
Dwayne Johnson stars as Teth-Adam / Black Adam.
Is Black Adam connected to Shazam!?
Yes. It is a spin-off from Shazam! (2019).
Who directed the film?
Jaume Collet-Serra directed Black Adam.
When was Black Adam released?
It was released in the United States on October 21, 2022.
What universe does Black Adam belong to?
It is the eleventh film in the DC Extended Universe.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Adam_(film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, screenplay, plot, franchise placement, and release context.
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Adam_(Film)
    Supports: Release date in the U.S. and international release timing.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman/Shazam!:_The_Return_of_Black_Adam
    Supports: Background context for Black Adam as a DC Comics character tied to the Shazam franchise.
  4. DC.com — https://www.dc.com/blackadam
    Supports: Official character premise and film framing around Teth-Adam, imprisonment, and modern-day heroes.
  5. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Adam-film
    Supports: Independent confirmation that Black Adam is a 2022 DC Comics superhero film.