Shazam! Fury of the Gods: A Mythological Misfire in the DCEU

Filming primarily took place in , in 2021. The film faced several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting distribution strategies at Warner Bros., ultimately premiering in March 2023. Reception and Box Office Performance

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) arrived as the ambitious follow-up to the 2019 hit, aiming to expand the whimsical world of teenage Billy Batson into a grand mythological spectacle. Directed by David F. Sandberg , the sequel trades the intimate foster-family dynamics of the first film for higher stakes and ancient enemies. Plot: The Battle for a God’s Birthright

Returning stars include as the adult superhero Shazam and Jack Dylan Grazer as Billy’s best friend, Freddy Freeman. A notable production shift saw Grace Caroline Currey take over the role of "Super Hero Mary," playing both the teenage and adult versions of her character.