Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
Seen it?2010 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos
- George NewbernKal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
- Jerry O'ConnellCaptain Marvel (voice)
- Arnold VoslooBlack Adam (voice)
- Zach CallisonBilly Batson (voice)
- James GarnerShazam (voice)
- Kevin Michael RichardsonMister Tawky Tawny (voice)
- Danica McKellarSally (voice)
- Josh KeatonPunk (voice)