Black Adam
An ancient champion awakened in modern Kahndaq collides with a superhero team while deciding whether liberation demands mercy or overwhelming force.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- bombastic
- irreverent
- kinetic
- superhero marathon
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining but formulaic superhero blockbuster whose visual action and cast could not overcome its exposition-heavy, predictable screenplay.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Black Adam uses overwhelming force and his own moral code rather than accepting established superhero authority.
Teth Adam's powers are bestowed by Egyptian gods, and his history is tied to the ancient kingdom of Kahndaq.
Lightning attacks, rapid aerial movement, ensemble battles, and CGI-driven destruction dominate the action presentation.
Black Adam is freed from an earthly tomb after nearly five thousand years and must navigate modern Kahndaq and its competing heroes.
Films like Black Adam, and why
Shazam!
superhero action spectacle, morally ambiguous protagonist, ancient mythology, and expansive shared-universe worldbuilding
Wonder Woman
comic book action, ensemble superheroes, large-scale CGI battles, and modern heroism rooted in ancient powers
Venom
antiheroic superhero violence, high-powered spectacle, and conflict between personal justice and institutional authority
Justice League
superhero ensemble dynamics, fantasy mythology, and a visually maximalist battle against an apocalyptic threat
Movie Details
- Director
- Jaume Collet-Serra
- Release Date
- 2022-10-19
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (7286)
Cast
- Dwayne Johnson
- Aldis Hodge
- Noah Centineo
- Sarah Shahi
- Quintessa Swindell
- Marwan Kenzari
- Mo Amer
- Bodhi Sabongui
- Pierce Brosnan
- James Cusati-Moyer
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, TNT, TBS, tru TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Black Adam about?
- An ancient champion awakened in modern Kahndaq collides with a superhero team while deciding whether liberation demands mercy or overwhelming force.
- What is Black Adam like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Black Adam as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Black Adam violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Black Adam as moderate.
- What did critics think of Black Adam?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining but formulaic superhero blockbuster whose visual action and cast could not overcome its exposition-heavy, predictable screenplay.
- Which films are like Black Adam?
- Films with a similar feel include Shazam!, Wonder Woman, Venom, and Justice League.
- How long is Black Adam?
- Black Adam runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch Black Adam?
- In United States, Black Adam streams on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, TNT, TBS, tru TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.
