Dwayne Johnson has already paraded thatBlack Adamwill be part of the DCEU’s new “phase 1” of storytelling. It remains to be seen what exactly is in phase 1 and what the ultimate goal of the DCEU is. However, thanks toBlack Adamand his violence, audiences have a good idea of the direction of the cinematic universe and where hope lies in some characters.
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The DCEU could very well be in the beginning stages of its ownDC Rebirth, andBlack Adamcould be the catalyst it needs. Plenty of characters were introduced, as well as plenty more teased, and more movies have hopefully been set up for the future of the DCEU.
Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Black Adam!
8Doctor Fate Film
There could be two directions that the DCEU takes with Doctor Fate. The first could very well be an origin story of howKent Nelson found the helmet of Nabu. ConsideringBlack Adamdelves into so many characters, it’s hard to flesh everything out. Doctor Fate’s entire lore wasn’t explored fully, leaving plenty of room for a DCEU prequel or, perhaps, a sequel.
Fate’s journey ends in death, but the helmet disappears, meaning that perhaps audiences have not seen the last of Doctor Fate. The helmet of Nabu may be searching for a new candidate, a host that can uphold the world as a Lord of Order and keep magic in the DCEU.
7Hawkman And Hawkgirl Project
As the central leader of the JSA,Hawkman has plenty to doinBlack Adam. Even if the majority of the time is spent butting heads with Teth-Adam. Armed with Nth Metal, Hawkman is a true threat to villains around the world. However, if he is paired with his wife, Hawkgirl, then criminals everywhere will be fearing this hawk-duo.
Hawkman’s journey into the DCEU is just beginning, and hopefully, there’s room for a solo project. However,Hawkman’s adventures are great solo, but even better with Hawkgirl. They are a great duo, and in the comics, they are bound by fate through reincarnation.
6Black Adam Vs Shazam
In a surprise and welcome cameo,fans got to see the Wizard again, whom they last saw inShazam!This character is played by Djimon Hounsou and was the Wizard who gave Teth-Adam the incredible powers of Shazam. Considering thatBlack Adamtethers the DCEU with the inclusion of the Wizard, it’s only a matter of time before he faces off against Billy Batson.
Black Adam must hold some grudge against the Wizard, considering he was imprisoned in a dreamless sleep for thousands of years. By the time he was freed, he is in a modern world, with no knowledge of his surroundings or what happened to Kahndaq. To learn that his great power is in that of a child may further enrage him too.
5Black Adam Vs Superman
By far the biggest set-up inBlack Adamis the showdown of the century with Black Adam and Superman. Both characters are immensely powerful, and Superman may have some competition, considering he has a weakness in magic. The mid-credits scene withBlack Adamshows what could be next, with aconfrontation between Black Adam and Supermanas the last scene of the film.
Dwayne Johnson has not been quiet about how much he wants Black Adam to fight Superman, and with the fans demanding Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel, perhaps bothDwayne Johnson and audienceswill get their wish sooner than they think.
4Superman Returns!
In theBlack Adampost-credits scene, Superman emerges back into the DCEU. It had been years since Henry Cavill wore the red cape, andfinally, he’s back, with John Williams’ iconic Superman theme and the famed Superman curl. There’s limitless potential with the return of Superman, and a bright future for the DCEU awaits.
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Fans have been speculating whether or not Henry Cavill will return as Superman for years, andBlack Adamsolidifies his place as the first superhero once more. Now, a Man of Steel sequel seems more than likely, as Superman’s story is far from over.
Amanda Waller plays a surprisingly big role inBlack Adam. She sends out the JSA to capture and secure Black Adam so that he may be placed in the underwater Task Force X prison. When audiences see this prison, they see a bunch of unknown characters in suspended animation. It begs the question of what powerful characters Amanda Waller has at her disposal.
The Suicide Squad is integral to the DC Universe, and it places the spotlight on the anti-heroes and villains of the DC Universe, like Harley Quinn. Great stories are waiting to be told with aSuicide Squadsequel, and hopefully, it paves the way for morePeacemaker.
2Protector Of Khandaq
At the end ofBlack Adam, Teth-Adam destroys the ancient throne of Kahndaq and claims that his great home does not need a ruler but a protector. Here, audiences see Black Adam forge himself as an anti-hero to the world, but Kahndaq’s savior, not its king.
It helps set up a sequel forBlack Adam, as it ensures that Black Adam’s story is not yet over, and he will continue down the best path that he sees for not only himself but for the people of Kahndaq. As their protector, many threats may enter Kahndaq, but Black Adam will ensure they won’t leave alive.
1More Justice Society
The newest recruits to the Justice Society are Cyclone and Atom Smasher. These two characters had great chemistry, and the potential for their stories is far from over. Perhaps a JSA-led film will shed further light on these characters or seek to introduce more famed JSA members to the DCEU.
There can never be too many comic book characters in the DCEU, and the Justice Society is ripe with potential. They have famous members like Power Girl, Wildcat, the original Green Lantern, and Flash. Introducing these characters into a superhero team project could lead to a greater DCEU expansion.
