Black Adam Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change.

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Last modified: Apr. 8, 2023

Black Adam

Release Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 Theaters Friday, December 16, 2022 HBO Max

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Dwayne Johnson • Noah Centineo • Sarah Shahi • Aldis Hodge • Pierce Brosnan

PG-13 Action N/A

4.25 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Black Adam, a corrupted, ancient Egyptian predecessor of Captain Marvel, fought his way to modern times to challenge Captain Marvel and his Marvel Family associates. But he becomes a corrupted antihero attempting to "clear his name."

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Who stars in Black Adam – Cast List

Dwayne Johnson
... Black Adam

Fast X: Part 2, Jumanji 3
N
Noah Centineo
... Atom Smasher

Masters of the Universe, Street Fighter
S
Sarah Shahi
... Adrianna Tomaz / Isis

Red, White & Royal Blue, The Trouble With Bliss
A
Aldis Hodge
... Hawkman

The Dutchman, Hidden Figures
Pierce Brosnan
... Dr. Fate

November Man, The King of Kings
Q
Quintessa Swindell
... Cyclone

Voyagers, The Master Gardener
U
Uli Latukefu
Next Goal Wins

Who is making Black Adam – Crew List

A look at Black Adam behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jaume Collet-Serra last helmed The Woman in the Yard and Carry-On. The film's writer Adam Sztykiel last penned Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Screenwriters: Adam Sztykiel
Rory Haines
Sohrab Noshirvani
Producers: Beau Flynn
Dany Garcia
Hiram Garcia
Dwayne Johnson

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: 7 Bucks Entertainment
DC Studios
Flynn Picture Company
New Line Cinema

Production – What we know about the Black Adam

Key Facts

Pierce Brosnan will play Kent Nelson (Dr. Fate), a son of an archaeologist who was taught sorcery skills and gifted the magical Helmet of Fate (3/28/2021).
Shazam and Black Adam are archrivals in the DC Universe (3/28/2021).
Based on DC's complex and conflicted antihero.
To All The Boys I've Loved Before star Noah Centineo is joining the cast (7/16/2020).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2022

Completed

Changed Black Adam movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2021

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2021

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Starts filming early April in Atlanta.

Jan 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jun 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Jungle Cruise director Jaume Collet-Serra is in talks to direct.

Nov 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Adam Sztykiel will write the script.

Jan 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of strong violence, intense action and some language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Black Adam Trailers and Clips

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Official Teaser

Black Adam Release Date: When was the film released?

Black Adam was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 21 , 2022. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including Ticket to Paradise, The School For Good and Evil and Aftersun.