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Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010): Cast & Plot

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Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam is a 2010 short action animated film directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, starring Arnold Vosloo as Black Adam (voice), George Newbern and James Garner. It runs 25 minutes.

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Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
25 min
Genres
Action , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam About?

The premise of Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

We battle for those who cannot defend themselves. Chosen to protect the world from the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man—pride, envy, greed, hatred, selfishness, laziness and injustice—young Billy Batson embraces his fate as Captain Marvel. Teaming with Superman against Black Adam, Billy confronts the hero’s dilemma: revenge or justice.

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Cast & crew

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Cast & Characters

Arnold Vosloo leads the cast as Black Adam (voice), with George Newbern as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (voice) and James Garner as Shazam (voice). Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joaquim Dos Santos

More films directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, best-rated first: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, DC Showcase: Green Arrow, DC Showcase: Jonah Hex and DC Showcase: The Spectre.

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Plot

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Plot Summary

What happens in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with a young couple overlooking the city from a hillside as a meteor streaks across the sky, crashing into their car on the lookout above Fawcett City. It’s revealed that the meteor is in fact Black Adam returning to Earth from a long exile, setting the stage for a collision between ancient magic and modern life.

Full summary

The whole story of Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam, scene by scene

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What is the name of the young boy who becomes Captain Marvel in the film?

Cars

Cars in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam

13 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Mustang and the HME.

All 13 cars
  • 1983 Ford Mustang in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam 1983 Ford Mustang Minor role
  • HME in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam HME Minor role
  • Peterbilt 378 in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Peterbilt 378 Minor role
  • 2004 Scion xA in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam 2004 Scion xA Minor role
Details

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Superman Shazam The Return of The Black Atom” and “Superman & Shazam!: O Retorno do Adão Negro”.

Also known as
  • Superman Shazam The Return of The Black Atom
  • Superman & Shazam!: O Retorno do Adão Negro
  • Superman and Shazam - The Return of Black Adam
  • DC Showcase Superman/¡Shazam!: El regreso de Black Adam (2010)
  • Superman & Shazam! - The Return of Black Adam
  • DC Showcase - Superman & Shazam! - The Return of Black Adam
  • DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
  • סופרמן שזאם - חזרתו של אדאם השחור
  • DC展台:超人与沙赞:黑亚当归来
  • Superman e Shazam: O Retorno do Adão Negro
  • Süperman/Shazam!: Black Adam'ın Dönüşü
  • DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam! El Regreso de Black Adam
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  • Superman/Shazam - Le retour de Black Adam
  • סופרמן/שהאזאם!: שובו של בלאק אדם
  • Superman / Shazam - Black Adam visszatér
  • DC Showcase: Superman & Shazam! - O Retorno do Adão Negro
  • DC Showcase: Супермен/Шазам! - Завръщането на Черния Адам
  • Superman/Shazam!: Návrat černého Adama
  • Витрина DC: Супермен. Шазам!: Возвращение Черного Адама.
  • 슈퍼맨/샤잠!: 돌아온 블랙 아담
  • Superman/Shazam! El regreso de Black Adam
  • 超人与沙赞:黑亚当归来
  • Супермен / Шазам!: Повернення Чорного Адама
  • スーパーマン/シャザム!:リターン・オブ・ブラックアダム
  • Supermand & Shazam: Black Adam vender tilbage
  • Superman/Shazam!: Sự Trở Lại Của Black Adam
  • 超人/沙讚!:黑亞當歸來

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Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam runs 25 minutes.

When was Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam released?

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam was released on November 9, 2010.

Who directed Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos.

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Who is in the cast of Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam?

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam stars Arnold Vosloo as Black Adam (voice), George Newbern as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (voice) and James Garner as Shazam (voice), among 8 credited actors.

Does Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam have a post-credit scene?

No. Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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