Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)
Young Billy Batson embraces his destiny as Captain Marvel, battling Black Adam alongside Superman in an epic, brisk adventure.
Chosen the world’s protector against the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man – pride, envy, greed, hatred, selfishness, laziness and injustice – young Billy Batson accepts his destiny as Captain Marvel. Battling alongside Superman against nefarious Black Adam, Billy soon discovers the challenge super heroes ultimately face: is it revenge or justice?
How intense is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam has no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG.
What Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam feels like
- Tone
- epicfeel good
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
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Is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam for you?
Is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam scary?
No. Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 0, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam runs 25m.
Where can I stream Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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