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Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a 2023 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Shazam.

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

Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a 2023 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Shazam. It is a sequel to Shazam! (2019) and the twelfth film in the DC Extended Universe. Directed by David F. Sandberg, the film was released in theatres in March 2023.

Premise

Billy Batson, who transforms into the superhero Shazam by saying the magic word, and his foster siblings must stop the Daughters of Atlas from reclaiming stolen magic and threatening the world.

Cast

Zachary Levi plays the adult Shazam, with Asher Angel as Billy Batson. Other principal cast members include Jack Dylan Grazer, Grace Caroline Currey, Rachel Zegler, Helen Mirren, and Lucy Liu.

Release

The film premiered at the Fox Village Theatre in Hollywood on March 14, 2023, and opened in U.S. cinemas on March 17, 2023. It later arrived on premium video-on-demand on April 7, 2023, and began streaming on Max on May 23, 2023.

Reception

Reviews described the film as a colourful, comedic superhero sequel, though some critics noted that it felt crowded or uneven compared with the first film.

Key facts

  • Shazam! Fury of the Gods premiered in Hollywood on March 14, 2023, and was released in U.S. theatres on March 17, 2023.
  • The film is a sequel to Shazam! (2019) and the twelfth film in the DC Extended Universe.
  • Zachary Levi stars as the adult Shazam, alongside Asher Angel as Billy Batson.
  • The story follows Billy Batson and his foster siblings battling the Daughters of Atlas.
  • It was released digitally in April 2023 and began streaming on Max in May 2023.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed internationally, including in Canada, as part of the DC superhero franchise. Canadian readers may know it through its theatrical release and later streaming availability on Max in regions where the service operates.[1][4][14]

Frequently asked questions

Is Shazam! Fury of the Gods a sequel?
Yes. It is the sequel to Shazam! (2019).
Who directed Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
David F. Sandberg directed the film.
What is the film about?
Billy Batson and his foster siblings fight the Daughters of Atlas after ancient gods come to Earth seeking stolen magic.
When was it released in theatres?
It was released in U.S. theatres on March 17, 2023.
Who plays Shazam?
Zachary Levi plays the adult superhero Shazam, while Asher Angel plays Billy Batson.
What is the runtime?
The film runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shazam!_Fury_of_the_Gods
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, plot, release formats, and streaming dates.
  2. DC — https://www.dc.com/movies/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-2023
    Supports: Official premise and franchise context.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shazam_fury_of_the_gods
    Supports: Runtime, genre, release date, and U.S. box office gross.
  4. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/15/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-review-second-dose-of-dcs-imposter-syndrome-superhero
    Supports: Premiere and U.S. release timing.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10151854/
    Supports: Release date, estimated budget, and basic plot summary.