Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- joyful
- earnest
- family movie night
- superhero marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining and visually elaborate but too long, generic, and less magical than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Billy Batson and his foster siblings operate together as the Philadelphia Fiascos while struggling with shared superhero responsibilities.
The daughters of Atlas, magical realms, and end-of-the-world stakes broaden the original Shazam premise.
The antagonists pursue the magical staff associated with Billy's earlier actions, making it a central driver of the conflict.
The film emphasizes colorful villains, superhero costumes, magical environments, and elaborate action sequences.
Films like Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and why
Shazam!
shared superhero comedy, family-centered ensemble, colorful fantasy action, and playful tone
Spider-Man: Homecoming
shared youthful superhero ensemble, comedic coming-of-age energy, and large-scale comic-book action
Thor: Ragnarok
shared irreverent superhero humor, magical powers, colorful villains, and end-of-the-world stakes
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
shared family-friendly fantasy adventure, adolescent protagonists, and heightened visual spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- David F. Sandberg
- Release Date
- 2023-03-15
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (3805)
Cast
- Zachary Levi
- Asher Angel
- Jack Dylan Grazer
- Rachel Zegler
- Adam Brody
- Ross Butler
- D.J. Cotrona
- Grace Caroline Currey
- Meagan Good
- Lucy Liu
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, 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 Shazam! Fury of the Gods about?
- A teenage foster family of newly minted superheroes faces divine enemies while trying to keep their chaotic bond intact.
- What is Shazam! Fury of the Gods like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Shazam! Fury of the Gods as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Shazam! Fury of the Gods violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Shazam! Fury of the Gods as moderate.
- What did critics think of Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
- Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining and visually elaborate but too long, generic, and less magical than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
- Films with a similar feel include Shazam!, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
- How long is Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
- Shazam! Fury of the Gods runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
- In United States, Shazam! Fury of the Gods streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.
