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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
2023 130 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.7
Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Director: David F. Sandberg
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Description
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.
Budget:
$110M
US Gross:
$57.64M
Worldwide:
$134.22M
Starring
Zachary Levi
Actor
Asher Angel
Actor
Jack Dylan Grazer
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2024
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2024
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2024
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 2024
— Worst Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is generally received as a lighthearted, family-friendly blockbuster that succeeds as an entertaining popcorn flick but struggles with narrative depth. While many reviewers appreciate the charismatic ensemble cast, opinions diverge significantly on whether the sequel improves upon the original or suffers from a generic, overstuffed plot.
| Acting | Zachary Levi maintains a charismatic and engaging screen presence that anchors the film's lighter tone. | |
| Theme | The film effectively centers on warm, grounded family dynamics that provide more genuine resonance than the external action sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The antagonists, played by Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu, are frequently described as underdeveloped, stereotypical, and lacking the menace found in the first film's villain. | |
| Humor | The film's humor receives a mixed response; while some find it pithy and entertaining, others view it as formulaic, dated, or bordering on excessive absurdity. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely criticized for being generic and predictable, often sacrificing character logic and stakes for standard superhero spectacle. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing and scope are divided; some enjoy the continuous, bright, and brisk entertainment, while others find the CGI-heavy final act inflated and exhausting. |