The 'Black Adam' debacle shows the limits of even superhero movies and Dwayne Johnson's star power

Dec 21 2022 by Business Insider

 
Dwayne Johnson in "Black Adam," which will seemingly not get a sequel.

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Dwayne Johnson said that "Black Adam" isn't part of the new DC film universe's "first chapter." The movie didn't click with audiences, showing the limits of superhero movies and the Rock's star power. It disappointed at the box office, and received harsh critic reviews.

A sequel to the latest DC movie "Black Adam" seems unlikely — a sign that even big-budget superhero movies and Dwayne Johnson's star power...

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