Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Seen it?2023 | 130 min | Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Shazam! or Thor: Ragnarok, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$134 million worldwide on a $110 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David F. Sandberg
- Zachary LeviShazam
- Asher AngelBilly Batson
- Jack Dylan GrazerFreddy Freeman
- Rachel ZeglerAnthea
- Adam BrodySuper Hero Freddy
- Ross ButlerSuper Hero Eugene
- D.J. CotronaSuper Hero Pedro
- Grace Caroline CurreyMary Bromfield / Super Hero Mary
- Meagan GoodSuper Hero Darla
- Lucy LiuKalypso