Overview
A streetwise 14-year-old foster kid is magically transformed into an adult superhero when he shouts a single word — gaining extraordinary powers with childlike enthusiasm.
Released in 2019, Shazam! was directed by David F. Sandberg and produced under the Warner Bros. banner. The film occupies a significant place within the DCEU — contributing to the ongoing narrative and mythology of that cinematic universe.
The film features lead performances from Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, among others, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in DC Comics. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Sandberg and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 7.1 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
Principal Cast
Trivia & Facts
Shazam! released in 2019, placing it within the 2010s era of comic book cinema — a decade that saw superhero films become the dominant force at the global box office.
Directed by David F. Sandberg, the film was produced by Warner Bros. and adapts source material from DC Comics.
The principal cast features Zachary Levi and Mark Strong, with key supporting roles played by Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer.
The film belongs to DCEU — the DC Extended Universe, Warner Bros' connected superhero continuity.
Shazam! carries an audience rating of 7.1 — putting it in the solid-to-excellent tier of the genre.
The DC Comics source material for Shazam! has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
Shazam! is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.