On many occasions, Dwayne Johnson has stated that Black Adam could most certainly defeat (and possibly, kill) Superman. He seems to be ready to put his money where his mouth is. For when the film ended, Henry Cavil’s Superman made a cameo, teasing this very showdown.
The big question is, when exactly are we getting this battle? Is it going to be a movie?
While the Black Adam vs Superman clash might be depicted in a movie, no official announcements have been made about its release. The film’s producer, Hiram Garcia, has stated that he would like to explore their confrontation in a long-form format.
So neither is a movie announced nor will it be in development anytime soon.
As Garcia puts it, he doesn’t want this to be a “one-off” event, but a story that is built organically so that the audience understands why the two oppose each other.
[quote] “We really want to craft a long form of storytelling and show that these two characters exist in the same universe and are going to have to deal with each other often, either on the same or opposite sides. Hopefully, they’re going to clash at some point, but it’s not just about a ‘one fight’ situation.” Hiram Garcia
I’m not really sure how to read “long-form” in this scenario, as it could refer to developing a TV show or a tied-in movie series. The ultimate aim could be to keep pushing these individual characters’ stories forward through different storytelling mediums.
As such, we may see Black Adam and Superman in several different projects (either separately or together) before we see them in a self-titled project.
Still, this requires a lot of work to be done:
- While a Black Adam sequel is allegedly in the works, both the superhero and the films have to garner enough popularity and credibility. Currently, Black Adam sits on mixed reviews which is not a good evaluation for a film that is supposed to herald a new age in the DCEU.
- Superman has been visibly distanced from the DCEU. Man of Steel 2 is also allegedly in the works, so it will have to deal with Superman’s stance on everything that’s been currently happening.
- Plus, there’s an overarching issue with the change DCEU made to Black Adam’s story. They made him quite sympathetic and more of a misunderstood hero, more than an anti-hero. The next film really has to work on him earning that title, especially to be pitted against an otherwise moral, conservative character.
It seems clear that even if a Black Adam vs Superman movie is confirmed, it will take years to get to the screens. The only consolation is that Johnson is quite adamant to bring the fight to life, one way or the other.
For now, Superman’s cameo in Black Adam remains just a good payoff to all the times Johnson has made light of the Man of Steel’s abilities.
About Black Adam
Black Adam is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics fictional supervillain, directed by Jaume Collett-Serra. It is a spinoff of the 2019 movie Shazam!, and the 11th film in the DCEU franchise.
Black Adam is the antihero to Shazam and possesses the same powers as the white-caped superhero. But after being imprisoned for 5000 years, he is finally free, and now, the Justice Society of America, a team of superheroes, must stop him before he fulfills his mission to wreak havoc on the world that rejected him.
The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Black Adam, and joining him are cast members Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Pierce Brosnan, and Viola Davis.
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