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What that 'Black Adam' end credits scene means for the DC Extended Universe

In the trailer for "Black Adam," Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson's title character fights off all manner of obstacles — manmade and superhuman — and in the end, after seemingly besting all opponents, says, "There's no power on this planet that can stop me."

Los Angeles Times

'Black Adam,' 'Ticket to Paradise': Movies to see or skip this weekend

Dwayne Johnson is superbad in "Black Adam," George Clooney and Julia Roberts are on an island getaway in "Ticket to Paradise" and Cate Blanchett kicks off her Oscar campaign in "Tár," all of which are among this week's new movies and streaming titles.

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From The Rock to Black Adam: How wrestling laid the blueprint for DC and Marvel

The growth of superhero cinematic universes, where characters are more important than performers, is making actors more like WWE performers. Kayfabe included.

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Black Adam casts Dwayne Johnson in a DC superhero movie that can't find balance between IMAX-sized spectacle and weighty ideas

Johnson brings a 15-year passion project to fruition in Black Adam, which re-envisions the comic-book villain as a complicated antihero.

ABC News

How a powerful 'Black Adam' mid-credits cameo sets up a new future for the DCEU

There's no hierarchy of power to change if there's no power to challenge. 'Black Adam' brings back an icon for a future showdown.

Inverse

Who is Black Adam and why should you care? A spoiler-free guide

Smashing a place for himself (and his throne) in the increasingly crowded comic book superhero movie space this week is Black Adam.

Los Angeles Times

'Black Adam' review: Dwayne Johnson fights his own impulses in dour DC entry

In an alternate universe somewhere, Dwayne Johnson is thriving as a quirky, smirking superhero in the Marvel ranks. He's on his third stand-alone film, has made cameos in a bunch of other movies, and is the smiling face of one of the biggest movie franchises on Earth. Things are great.

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How to watch DC movies in order (release date and chronological)

Untangle the DCEU from Man of Steel to Aquaman 2 with our complete watch order guide

Total Film

How to kill a superhero: The secret stories behind iconic Marvel and DC deaths

Writers for Wolverine, Superman, and more reveal what it was like to kill a superhero.

Inverse

Are UK pensions still safe?

Despite recent turbulent economic events, the news is not as bad as it seems concerning people's pensions

Birmingham Post

Black Adam movie review: the Rock on a roll with a film that finally brings the DC universe together

Dwayne Johnson‘s spin off from Shazam! is poised to go where no other DC film has gone before

Evening Standard

‘Black Adam’: Dwayne Johnson finally plays a superhero, but the movie’s low-power

Predictable origin story from DC borrows its best moments from other movies.

Chicago Sun-Times

'Black Adam' post-credits scene: Does the DC film have one after the ending?

If you’re in the theater right now for 'Black Adam', here’s how long you should stay in your seat after the movie ends.

Inverse

'Black Adam' review: The powers and limits of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

The bonafide movie star struts into the DC Universe, but his entry vehicle 'Black Adam' buckles beneath the A-lister's might.

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The Guardian - UK

Black Adam review – the Rock is back in Spandex for surrealist superhero comedy

With his imposing bulk and gift for deadpan humour, Dwayne Johnson makes a charismatic DC hero – but sadly, he’s in a class of his own

Total Film

Upcoming superhero movies: every Marvel, DC, and comic book movie in 2025 and beyond

You don't need the Time Stone to see what new superhero movies are on the horizon

The Guardian - UK

Batgirl axed, The Flash floundering – can Black Adam turn things round for DC’s troubled superheroes?

Any company with characters like Batman and Wonder Woman should be laughing all the way to the bank. So why are DC and its owner Warner Bros struggling with so many projects?

Wales Online

BBC The One Show's Roman Kemp called 'constipated' by The Rock as they practice superhero moves

The presenter was clearly chuffed to have the DC's Black Adam star on the sofa and asked for some tips

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The Independent UK

Can the Rock steady the DC universe with 'Black Adam'?

In Hollywood’s superhero era, there has always been one particularly conspicuous absence

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How a Canadian rock band predicted Superman’s death

31 years later, Crash Test Dummies lead singer Brad Roberts reflects on his prophetic lyrics — and everything that came after.

The Guardian - UK

Dwayne Johnson is wrong: a Marvel/DC crossover would be disastrous

The Black Adam star has hinted at attempting the ultimate display of fan service – but the two franchises couldn’t be a worse match

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Rock is coming back to Fortnite again

The Rock heads back to Fortnite, but this time as a unique skin a decade in the making

The Independent UK

‘Welcome home:’ Dwayne Johnson appears to announce huge superhero return in Black Adam

Actor seemed to the let cat out the bag at movie’s premiere

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney issues update after DC United finish bottom

Wayne Rooney's second job in management hasn't started as well as he'd hoped with DC United finishing bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.

Inverse

'Titans' Season 4: Will Superman join the HBO Max show? Here's what one star says

'Titans' star Joshua Orpin has ideas for how Superman could fly into the show's universe, which returns to HBO Max on November 3.

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