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Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)

“We fight for those you can't fight for themselves!”

7.0/10 · 1,555 votes 0h 25m pg ActionAdventureScience-fictionAnimation

#66 of 247 films from 2010 #629 of 2168 in action

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos · Written by Michael Jelenic

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Overview

Chosen the world’s protector against the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man – pride, envy, greed, hatred, selfishness, laziness and injustice – young Billy Batson accepts his destiny as Captain Marvel. Battling alongside Superman against nefarious Black Adam, Billy soon discovers the challenge super heroes ultimately face: is it revenge or justice?

Cast

George Newbernas Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
Jerry O'Connellas Captain Marvel (voice)
Arnold Voslooas Black Adam (voice)
Zach Callisonas Billy Batson (voice)
James Garneras Shazam (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardsonas Mister Tawky Tawny (voice)
Danica McKellaras Sally (voice)
Josh Keatonas Punk (voice)

Facts

Release dateNovember 16, 2010
Runtime25 min (0h 25m) — shorter as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction, Animation
LanguageEN
IMDbtt1701223

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Questions

How long is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam runs 25 minutes (0h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,555 votes, which places it #66 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 74%) and #629 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
Who stars in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?
George Newbern as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (voice); Jerry O'Connell as Captain Marvel (voice); Arnold Vosloo as Black Adam (voice); Zach Callison as Billy Batson (voice); James Garner as Shazam (voice); Kevin Michael Richardson as Mister Tawky Tawny (voice).
What is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12725.

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