Name:
William "Billy" Joseph Batson
Superhero Alias:
Shazam
Actor:
Asher Angel (Billy Batson)
Zachary Levi (Shazam)
Powers:
Divine empowerment
Superhuman intelligence
Superhuman strength
Electrokinesis
First Appearance:
Shazam!
Every Appearance:
Shazam!
Next Appearance:
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
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Latest Shazam News

Shazam 2 Reveals New Posters for 6 Main Superheroes

Posters for each superhero in DC's Shazam! Fury of the Gods has been revealed.

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Zachary Levi & DC Studios CEO Spend Vacation Together Amid Shazam Recast Rumors

Shazam's Zachary Levi vacations with DC CEO Peter Safran amidst recast uncertainty.

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DC Celebrates 2023 New Year's With Shazam 2 Teaser

A new teaser for Shazam! Fury of the Gods debuted as a part of DC Japan's New Year's celebrations.

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Zachary Levi Wants to Stop Those 'Bullshit' DC Rumors

Shazam actor Zachary Levi called out the fake DC rumors ahead of his upcoming sequel next year.

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DC Star Explains Why SnyderVerse Failed to Beat Marvel

Shazam star Zachary Levi addressed how the SnyderVerse couldn't live up to the MCU.

By Richard Nebens -


Zachary Levi Condemns Angry DC Fans Attacking James Gunn

Shazam star Zachary Levi fought back against angry DC fans calling for James Gunn's job to be axed.

By Richard Nebens -


Zachary Levi Speaks Out on Shazam Recast Rumors Amid DC Reboot

Shazam actor Zachary Levi responded to a fan if he will stay in his DC superhero role amid James Gunn & Peter Safran's new DCU.

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Zachary Levi Addresses His Uncertain DC Future Under New Regime

Shazam star Zachary Levi discussed what his future may hold within the DC Universe.

By Richard Nebens -


Warner Bros. Makes DCEU History With First Movie Without a Villain from Comics

An upcoming DCU movie was confirmed to make history by not featuring a comic book villain.

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Every Superhero Movie Coming In 2023, Ranked by Excitement Level

Every Marvel and DC superhero movie being released next year, ranked by how excited audiences are to see them.

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Shazam’s Future in DC Studios’ New 10-Year Plan Teased by Lead Actor

Asher Angel has teased his role as Billy Batson in the new DCU run by James Gunn and Peter Safran.

By Russ Milheim -


Black Adam Movie Reveals Shazam Easter Egg We All Missed

With the release of Black Adam on digital, fans have uncovered a big Shazam Easter egg that previously went under the radar.

By Russ Milheim -


First Poster for Shazam 2 Released by Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. and Zachary Levi officially released a new poster for Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

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Dwayne Johnson Reportedly Disapproves of Shazam And Even Removed Its Black Adam Scene

Dwayne Johnson's seeming disapproval of Shazam could be a point of contention going foward.

By Russ Milheim -


Warner Bros. Is Finally Crossing Over Shazam & Black Adam, Says DC Star

Dwayne Johnson confirmed Black Adam and Shazam will crossover in the DCEU.

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15 Best DCEU Movie Scenes, Ranked (Justice League, Aquaman & More)

With changes on the way for the DCEU, here are some of the moments have shined thus far.

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Shazam 2 Director Responds to Justice League vs. Black Adam Movie Rumors

The director of Shazam 2 has shared his reaction to the rumors of a Black Adam crossover with Justice League.

By Savannah Sanders -


Sony Eyed 1 DC Director to Helm Tom Hardy's Venom Movie

Shazam!'s director was reportedly in line to direct Sony's original Venom movie.

By Russ Milheim -


Is Shazam 2 Getting 'Retooled' After Delay? DC Director Clarifies Reports

Shazam 2 director David F. Sandberg addressed reports about the movie being adjusted after its release date was delayed.

By Richard Nebens -


Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman Reportedly Sets Exciting Return In 2023 DC Movie

Gal Gadot will reportedly make a cameo appearance in one of 2023's DC movies.

By Richard Nebens -


Warner Bros. Delays 2 Major DC Superhero Movies for 2023

Warner Bros. pushed the releases for two of the next three DC theatrical movies.

By Richard Nebens -


Dwayne Johnson Urged Warner Bros. Not to Make First Shazam Movie Script

Black Adam actor Dwayne Johnson has revealed that he actively campaigned for the first draft of Shazam! to not be shot.

By Russ Milheim -


Shazam vs. Black Adam Showdown? DC Director Addresses Possibility

David F. Sandberg sounds off on whether fans will see a Shazam vs Black Adam crossover any time soon.

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Ben Affleck's Batman & More DC Heroes Featured In Shazam 2 Trailer

A new trailer shows off the first look at this year's Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

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Shazam 2: First Trailer Footage Released In Advance Online

Shazam released some brief new footage ahead of its Comic-Con debut.

By Russ Milheim -


Shazam 2 Director Makes Bold Claim About Spoilers: 'I Don't Even Care'

Shazam! Fury of the Gods' director shared his bold feelings about spoilers.

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Shazam 2 Adds Veteran Marvel Cinematic Universe Composer

Director David F. Sandberg announced who is composing the score for Shazam! 2.

By Richard Nebens -


How Dwayne Johnson Improved Shazam with One Phone Call

Thanks to Dwayne Johnson, the stories of Shazam and Black Adam were separated to thrive on their own.

By Russ Milheim -


Wonder Woman Spotted In New Shazam 2 Footage - But Not Gal Gadot

Wonder Woman appeared in new footage from Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.

By Richard Nebens -


Watch: HBO Max Celebrates 12 DC Superhero Movies & Shows In New Trailer

HBO Max released a trailer featuring 12 projects from multiple DC Universes.

By Richard Nebens -


Why Justice League 2 Likely Won’t Be Directed By Shazam’s David F. Sandberg

David F. Sandberg shared why he doesn't want to direct a Justice League movie after the sequel to Shazam!.

By Richard Nebens -


Why Shazam’s Director Is Now Against Directing a Superman Movie

Shazam! director David Sandberg revealed why he's no longer interested in directing a Superman film.

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Shazam 2 Star Teases Gal Gadot's Possible Wonder Woman Cameo

Shazam 2 star gave a nod to the rumors that Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman showing up in the sequel.

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Shazam 2 Director Says The Flash Delay Ruined His Retcon Plan

Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg tweeted how he was going to jokingly justify the new super suits in the film before recent DC delays.

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Shazam 2 Director Reacts to New Release Date With Hilarious Avatar 2 Callout

After the massive release date shift by Warner Bros., Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg poked fun at the film's new competition: Avatar 2.

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Aquaman 2 & The Flash Suffer Release Date Delays

Warner Bros. has delayed much of their upcoming film slate, including Aquaman 2, The Flash, and Shazam 2.

By Savannah Sanders -


Warner Bros. Reveals New Posters for 27 DC Movies to Promote The Batman

DC changed the posters for 27 classic movies to help promote The Batman's debut in theaters.

By Richard Nebens -


Shazam's Mark Strong Reportedly Set to Return In Upcoming DC Superhero Movie

Signs might point toward Mark Strong’s original Shazam villain making a return in Fury of the Gods.

By Russ Milheim -


Shazam 2 Director Shares Hilarious Reaction to HBO Max Release Suggestion

Shazam! 2 director David F. Sandberg reacted hilariously to a theory suggesting his sequel should be an HBO Max release.

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Shazam 2 Director Reacts to Justice League Evolution Rumors

Shazam! Director David F. Sandberg commented on the recent rumors about Zachary Levi’s character place in The Flash.

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