Shazam 2's first reactions have landed
Shazam! Fury of the Gods finally arrives in cinemas next week after a long wait and many release date changes, and we've now got the first reactions to the DC sequel.
The new movie sees Billy Batson and his foster siblings, now all able to transform into superheroes, take on the Daughters of Atlas, who have come to take their powers back from them.
Ahead of its release on March 17, the sequel has been screening to critics, who've taken to social media to share their thoughts.
Digital Spy's deputy movies editor Gabriella Geisinger tweeted:
"Within #ShazamFuryOfTheGods is a fun buddy comedy starring Djimon Hounsou & Jack Dylan Grazer. Unfortunately, you have to watch Shazam 2 to see it. Few bright spots bogged down by final act muddy CGI battle."
Others who saw the film had a more positive reaction — with praise ranging from calling the film "exhilarating" to singling out Rachel Zegler as a scene-stealer.
#ShazamFuryOfTheGods is EXHILARATING! David F. Sandberg whips up a captivating and truly funny story that can be celebrated with the whole family. Rachel Zegler, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Dijmon Hounsou are standouts for me. Fury of The Gods is SUPERPOWERED FUN! #ShazamMovie pic.twitter.com/s9zaHZZsF3
— Anthony - The Movie Podcast (@AJJetset) March 7, 2023
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods is a super fun and worthy sequel. Not a game changing comic book movie, but it wins you over with its characters and energy. Has some real surprises and a knowing sensibility that suit it well – plus some creative and exciting monster action. #ShazamMovie pic.twitter.com/J5gXH3lzzx
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) March 7, 2023
#ShazamFuryOfTheGods is the most FUN I’ve had at the movies! Filled with comedic charm & heart, there’s a lot to love about this family. @LucyLiu, Helen Mirren & @rachelzegler are a force to be reckoned with & a joy to watch. @PonySmasher HITS it outta the park! pic.twitter.com/KSqe8y89nk
— Shahbaz • The Movie Podcast (@shayhbaz) March 7, 2023
#ShazamFuryOfTheGods is what I wanted the movie to be. The film does a good job of balancing this large cast and it’s just a fun superhero movie with a lot of heart. I’d love to see these characters and actors carry on in the #DCU and I think it can fit it. Go see it for yourself pic.twitter.com/MkhTz3GqjO
— Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) March 7, 2023
#ShazamFuryOfTheGods is a MAGICAL and HILARIOUS family adventure. @PonySmasher SUPERCHARGES everything that made the first film special with the heart of the story always the SHAZAMILY. @RachelZegler and Jack Dylan Grazer steal every scene. #ShazamMovie@WBPictures @WarnerBrosCA pic.twitter.com/k3TCzu0BzS
— Daniel Baptista - The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) March 7, 2023
#ShazamFuryOfTheGods // #ShazamMovie is a super-powered sequel that packs a punch. A super solid, super fun & super smart blend of hilarity, heart & heroics. Ramps up the action & irreverence to a delightful degree. Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu & Rachel Zegler are MVPs. ❤️ the dragon! pic.twitter.com/C4eP4ukAk1
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) March 7, 2023
Shazam continues to lean into his silliness and immaturity in this sequel which tells us this franchise will remain to keep these films funny, light and slapstick-ish. The sequel comes with more action, compelling villains and a complicated antihero. #ShazamFuryOfTheGods #Shazam2 pic.twitter.com/Po5J64rd91
— Jamie Broadnax 🔜 Disney World (@JamieBroadnax) March 7, 2023
Shazam! Fury of the Gods brings back Zachary Levi, Jack Dylan Grazer, Asher Angel, Adam Brody, Meagan Good, Ross Butler and Djimon Hounsou from the first movie, alongside some heavyweight newcomers.
Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler play Hespera, Kalypso and Anthea, respectively — aka the Daughters of Atlas.
Last month, Mirren joked about how the sequel's plot was "too complicated" to talk about.
"We are angry goddesses wearing unbelievably heavy costumes," she said. "It was very hot and uncomfortable, and in fact Lucy [Liu] said at the end of the first day's shooting, 'They are trying to kill us', in all seriousness."
The film actually marks the first release of the new era of the DC Universe, following James Gunn and Peter Safran taking over as co-heads of DC Studios.
Back in January, they unveiled their first batch of movies and TV shows that will form part of the first phase of the new era.
It's unclear whether Shazam will be back in another movie, but if the sequel is a hit, it's possible.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods will be released in cinemas on March 17.
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