Black Adam received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the action sequences and performances—particularly by Johnson and Brosnan—but criticized the screenplay and generic plot beats. It grossed approximately against a production budget of $190–$260 million, leading several publications to label it a box-office disappointment due to high marketing costs.
Upon his release, Teth-Adam's brutal methods of justice draw the attention of , who dispatches the Justice Society of America (JSA) to contain him. The conflict evolves as Adam and the JSA must eventually work together to stop a greater threat— Sabbac , the demonic champion reborn from the last descendant of the ancient tyrant. Cast and Key Characters The film features a diverse ensemble cast: Black Adam received mixed reviews from critics, who
4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD versions were released on 3 January 2023 . Reception and Performance The conflict evolves as Adam and the JSA
as Carter Hall / Hawkman: The tech-wielding leader of the Justice Society. The story begins 5,000 years ago in the
The story begins 5,000 years ago in the ancient city of , where a slave boy is granted the powers of the Egyptian gods to liberate his people from a tyrannical king. In the present day, archaeologist Adrianna Tomaz (Sarah Shahi) accidentally awakens the imprisoned warrior, Teth-Adam, while searching for the ancient Crown of Sabbac.