Black Adam (2022)
An ancient antihero awakens, unleashing gritty, pulpy justice with an epic, briskly paced adventure.
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
How intense is Black Adam?
Black Adam is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Black Adam feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Black Adam
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Black Adam for you?
Is Black Adam scary?
Only a little. Black Adam has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Black Adam gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Black Adam sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Black Adam OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Black Adam?
Black Adam runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Black Adam?
Black Adam is streaming on Netflix and Max.
Does Black Adam have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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