![]() But I think, if we’re being realistic, that is not the way people watch these movies, at least not entirely. See the movie for the movie and not for how well it serves as a teaser trailer. In fact, that’s what I would argue myself. Now, you could say that the merits of the movie should be looked at individually, and not in terms of what it sets up, or the post-credit scenes that may never come to fruition in another film. But the biggest boulder standing in the way of Fury of the Gods is that with a new DC cinematic universe on the way, what are audiences being asked to invest in? The second issue is that Shazam’s most iconic antagonist, Black Adam, got a solo movie, which flopped at the box office last year, and stole the thunder away of any possibility of the Shazam versus Black Adam matchup audiences were hoping for since the films were announced. This makes it somewhat harder in terms of marketing and pointing audiences to specific comic books they can reference and build enthusiasm off of. The sequel has no shortage of talent, bringing on Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler as antagonists the Daughters of Atlas - Hespera, Kalypso, Anthea, respectively, characters who aren’t from the comics. So, what is it about Fury of the Gods that is standing in the way of it being a lightning rod? Well, it comes down to a number of factors. and New Line’s marketing for the film has become a desperate plea to “come see,” with TV spots spoiling the film’s big cameo which somehow feels ever sadder than Black Adam star Dwayne Johnson all-but revealing Henry Cavill’s Superman cameo during press on the red carpet. Certainly, aware of the numbers the film is facing, Warner Bros. But the box office projections suggest a less enthusiastic opening. ![]() 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Star Grace Caroline Currey Talks Unseen Moments and 'Fall 2'Įarly social media reactions to Fury of the Gods have been enthusiastic and positive, while reviews have been relatively positive, if softer than the original. ![]()
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