Shazam!

Just say the word.

RELEASED 29 Mar 20192h 12m★ 7.0 TMDB★ Essential pick

A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.

WATCH NOTE

Covers David F. Sandberg's 2019 live-action theatrical feature, including its credits scenes. BBFC measures theatrical 2D, 3D and ScreenX at 131:32, rounded to 132 minutes; its separately listed 126:15 home presentation is a different presentation. DC documents March 23, 2019 ticketed advance screenings and April 5 regular US release; the catalogue's March 29 date and earliest worldwide availability remain unresolved. Doctor Sivana, Freddy Freeman and Wizard Shazam resolve to existing official DC identities. Superman appears in the cafeteria without establishing Henry Cavill's participation. Darla, Eugene, Pedro, Victor, Rosa, Mister Mind and additional supporting roles retain unresolved individual official profile matches. Complete on-screen credits and supporting, archival and silent/background appearance coverage remain under review.

Why it matters in DC

Billy Batson's ability to become an adult hero puts a child's perspective inside a figure of extraordinary power. That contrast gives the DC film collection a story in which becoming powerful and becoming mature are separate challenges, with magic providing its own route into heroism.

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6 titles to watch before Shazam! — 13h 41m in total.

Man of SteelRecommended2h 23m★ 6.7
Features Superman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Shazam!.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeRecommended2h 31m★ 6.0+1 before this
Features Superman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Shazam!.
Suicide SquadRecommended2h 3m★ 5.9
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Shazam!.
Wonder WomanRecommended2h 21m★ 7.2
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Shazam!.
Justice LeagueRecommended2h★ 6.1+3 before this
Features Superman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Shazam!.
AquamanRecommended2h 23m★ 6.9
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Shazam!.

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Shazam! is title 9 of 16 in our DC Extended Universe viewing sequence. Start with this DCEU origin story, which introduces Billy Batson and his magical superhero identity. Continue with Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which follows Billy and his foster family; earlier superhero references provide optional background.

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