Name: Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Director: David F. Sandberg
Genre: action, adventure, comedy
Released: 2023
Rating: 8
Cast: Asher Angel, Gal Gadot, Grace Caroline Currey, Helen Mirren, Jack Dylan Grazer

Overview

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Storyline

Following the events of the first film, teenage hero Billy Batson (Asher Angel) continues his double life as the adult superhero Shazam (Zachary Levi), granted powers by ancient gods. Alongside his foster siblings — now all superheroes in their own right — Billy struggles with leadership, responsibility, and finding his place in the world as he approaches adulthood.

Their world is turned upside down when the Daughters of Atlas — Hespera (Helen Mirren), Kalypso (Lucy Liu), and Anthea (Rachel Zegler) — arrive on Earth to reclaim their stolen powers. The magical barrier between realms weakens, unleashing mythical beasts and a destructive force that threatens to tear the world apart.

As the Shazamily faces gods, dragons, and inner doubts, Billy must learn what it truly means to be a hero and protector — not just of power, but of family.

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods Details Director, release, studio & more

Director: David F. Sandberg
Release: 31/10/2026
Runtime: 2 hr 10 min
Studio: Array
Content rating: 12
Universe: DC Comics Extended Universe
Last Updated: 12 May 2026

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6/10

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Cast of Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Gal Gadot Diana Prince / Wonder Woman

Zachary Levi

Asher Angel

Grace Caroline Currey

Helen Mirren

Jack Dylan Grazer

Lucy Liu

Michelle Borth

Rachel Zegler

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods Review 6/10

We have rated this 6 out of 10. We rated Shazam! Fury of the Gods a 7/10 — a fun, visually colorful sequel that stays true to the tone and heart of the original. Zachary Levi once again brings energetic charm to the role, while the family dynamic remains the emotional backbone of the story.

The addition of mythological elements and a more serious threat raises the stakes, and the Daughters of Atlas make for visually striking — if somewhat underdeveloped — villains. The humor occasionally leans into silliness, but it’s balanced by strong emotional beats, especially in Billy’s arc around fear, identity, and self-worth.

While it doesn’t reinvent the superhero genre, Fury of the Gods delivers exactly what fans expect — action, laughs, and a whole lot of heart.

Did You Know?

Helen Mirren performed many of her own stunts despite breaking a finger during filming.
Lucy Liu rides a magical dragon named Ladon, created with extensive CGI and practical design for on-set reference.
Rachel Zegler, known from West Side Story, plays Anthea — the youngest Daughter of Atlas who develops a bond with Freddy.
The Shazam Family all reprise their roles, each playing both their teen and superhero forms.
A surprise Wonder Woman cameo (Gal Gadot) appears late in the film, helping tie the movie to the broader DCEU.
Director David F. Sandberg makes a quick cameo, continuing his tradition from the first film.
Despite lower box office numbers than the original, the film received praise for its family themes and creative creature design.

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