![]() ![]() As audiences became more sophisticated, so too did Warner Bros.' comic book content. It also distributed a number of Batman films - from Adam West's take in 1966 to the days of Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney donning the cowl in the '80s and '90s.Īlthough considered by some today to be campy classics, these films paved the way for the modern superhero film. It distributed the original Superman flicks starring Christopher Reeve in the late '70s and '80s. has a long history with superhero films, particularly from DC. strays from the Marvel strategy of continuity between films and embraces its more unique - and even obscure - characters. If it succeeds, it will cement the idea that audiences are more willing to open up their wallets when Warner Bros. In the last six years, DC's wave of superhero films have been dark, droll and disappointing to fans. Trailers for "Shazam" have been bright and packed with humor, something DC's universe has been sorely lacking. More importantly, "Shazam" is a chance for DC to continue to build on its recent successes with "Wonder Woman" and "Aquaman." It spins the tale of a young teenager who transforms into an adult superhero when he shouts the name "Shazam" - think "Superman" meets "Big." The film currently has a 92 percent "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a good sign ahead of its opening. ![]() "Shazam," a lighthearted popcorn flick that opens Friday, will be the seventh.Įstimates for the film have been set low, about $50 million for the weekend's haul, but expectations are high. has released only six films in the DC Extended Universe since 2013, and they have garnered just under $5 billion. ![]()
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