Dwayne Johnson teases continue @2:15: "I was also listening to the fans--at the same time, where you have black Adam--we will create Black Adam for him to be the most powerful and unstoppable force--on this planet. The most powerful and unstoppable force in the entire universe has been on the sidelines for too long." Sure, he could be talking about the one and only, but Johnson is no stranger to misdirection, so he could be referring to a character set to appear earlier in the film. Further, other interviews are suggestive--that Black Adam's world is what some might see as the equivalent of DC's Earth 2 (long the source of speculation surrounding The Flash movie), which would also imply certain "Earth Prime" superheroes end up in that world--for how long, no one knows at this point.
I admit, I have zero understanding of the character beyond him being a DC property. I wish him all the luck on scoring a win for DC. But, most powerful and unstoppable force on Earth? No Superman in his world? It's fine if not, I just don't know, is all. If Supes is around on his Earth, well, you know my next question. Are they friends or enemy's and who would win in a fight? lol ETA strikethroughs and say: Nevermind, no spoilers please.
The knowing how the sausage gets made issue for me that I think is more problematic is knowing exactly how much money every movie makes.
Ahh, but back in the day, the fact that a movie was adapted from a well-known novel or play was a major selling point that was played up in the trailers and ads. Also, before there was IMDb and wikis, there were newspapers and magazines and TV shows that talked about the entertainment industry and reported on all this stuff. There were whole books about the making of various movies and shows, and hour-long behind-the-scenes TV specials that were immensely more in-depth than the 2- or 3-minute puff pieces on YouTube that pathetically pass for "behind-the-scenes" coverage these days. (Although at least Disney+ still gives us in-depth specials like that for its Marvel and Star Wars productions.) The Internet didn't create media reporting, it just consolidated it all in one place, and has largely replaced its various predecessors. I was around for a couple of decades before the internet really took off, and I never had any trouble learning about the background and origins of movies and TV shows.
I'm kind of looking forward to that question finally being put to rest more than I am in actually seeing the thing. Media embargo lifts in two days from what I understand. I'm not all that psyched up for this movie which might just work in its favor if it's any good.
The difference is that in the pre-internet days, and even pre-social media days, you knew things if you wanted to know them. Now, social media pushes information straight to people whether they wanted to know or not. Example: log onto Twitter to see what your friends are up to. See ZACK SNYDER is trending. Click on it to see who the hell that is - learn all about WB internal drama.
You haven't seen any ads for it? I've seen quite a few commercials on TV and streaming services like Hulu, and banner ads all over the internet.
Billboards are still a thing too... And like half the world follows the rock on one form of social media or another.
Not sure if this has been posted already but Dwayne Johnson still wants to make a Black Adam v Superman movie https://variety.com/2022/film/news/...O-h4ub-KxwoyXY1nyYqin4PgTAgXrCvBT_odsQmCCEwpc
I have been to several movies this summer, and i think Black Adam has been a trailer with just about all of them. So word IS out there... but not quite the momentum others have had. Also wondering how much people are waiting to see Wakanda Forever, and forgoing October movie watching...
We're all spoiled by streaming since the pandemic hit - wait a month and you get whatever you want at home. Much harder to create must-see theater experiences. And in THIS environment, Spider-Man and Top Gun made SOOOOOO much money. Crazy.
I suspect the question will not be answered in the film, but their exchange will be a launching pad for things to come. It would be anticlimatic for Black Adam and Superman to simply have any sort of agreement, and that's that. If anything, I would like to see Superman warn Black Adam against spreading his issues to another world (if Black Adam is on another Earth), only for the warning to be hurled into Superman's face.
One, why would anyone set aside October moviegoing for one film released the following month as if there's some sort of limit on ability to see films? Two, it is not an either/or decision, as some want to see Black Adam, but have no interest in Wakanda Forever and vice versa.
Actually, I just don't go to the theater any more, mostly for financial reasons. So, it's not just waiting on the right movie but also waiting for any spare money. One, I rarely go to the theaters in October because I don't care for all the horror stuff that abounds. Two, it is an either or decision because finances are tight and I prefer to be able to drive my car and get to work than see a movie.