Amid speculations about the recently released “Black Adam”, Dwayne Johnson issued a statement explaining that the sequel to the superhero film has been delayed. Since James Gunn and Peter Safran took control of DC Studios on November 1, some controversial changes have taken place.
These changes included canceling “Wonder Woman 3” and removing Henry Cavill from his role as Superman, both of which brought Gunn a fair response. A “Black Adam” sequel has just joined the fray, and according to Johnson, fans shouldn’t expect it anytime soon. The actor said he could return to the DC Universe at some point, but it may be a few years away.
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Dwayne Johnson Reveals ‘Black Adam’ Sequel Will Not Be Released Anytime Again
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On Tuesday, Johnson took to Twitter to release a statement regarding “Black Adam” and the future of superhero movies in the DC Universe. The actor explained that after having discussions with Gunn, it was determined that the superhero movie would not be part of “the first chapter of the story.”
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— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 20, 2022
“James Gunn and I are in touch, and Black Adam will not be in the first chapter of their story,” Johnson wrote. “However, DC and Seven Bucks have agreed to continue exploring how Black Adam’s most valuable asset can be used in future chapters of the DC multiverse.”
The actor continued, “James and I have known each other for years and have always rooted for success. It’s no different now, and I will always root for DC (and Marvel) to win and WIN BIG.”
James Gunn Responds to Dwayne Johnson’s Statement
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Johnson explained that Gunn and DC leadership made decisions that represented “their vision of DC through their creative lens.” He talked about the amount of time he spent on the set of “Black Adam” and how grateful he is to the fans of the film.
Actor write, “After 15 years of non-stop hard work to finally produce Black Adam, I am very proud of the film we have delivered for fans around the world. I will always look back on the fan reaction to Black Adam with immense gratitude, humility and love. We are doing great.”
Johnson concluded, “To my very passionate and vocal fans of the Black Adam/Super Hero genre – I love you, THANK YOU, and I will ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOU and do my best to deliver and entertain you.”
Gunn answered to the actor’s Twitter post, revealing that he is excited about his future endeavors and is looking forward to them working together on a project soon.
‘Black Adam’ Box Office Performance
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Earlier this month, Cavill revealed that he had been dropped by Warner Bros and would not play Superman again. The news caused a stir on social media, especially since at the end of “Black Adam,” Cavill made a cameo as Superman and was then encouraged to announce his return as the iconic character. Taking the role away from the actor robbed fans of what looked like a fight between the superheroes and also destroyed their hopes for another Superman movie.
“Black Adam” performed lightly at the box office and debuted with $67 million. It grossed $167.7 million domestically and collected $391.1 million worldwide. The film had a budget of $260 million which included several reshoots.
The studio also canceled “Wonder Woman 3,” removing Gal Gadot from her lead role. In addition to the cast, there are reports that DC titles such as “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (December 25, 2023), “The Flash” (June 16, 2023), and Shazam: Fury of the Gods (March 17, 2023) will be the last time fans will see actors filling in as those characters.
James Gunn Hits Back
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The day before Johnson’s statement, Gunn posted online about being harassed because of the studio’s decision and said unequivocally that “the disrespectful protest will never affect our actions.”
The director previously revealed that he is writing the script for the upcoming “Superman” movie and that it is not an original story. Cavill’s exclusion from the project is because the story will explore the early part of the superhero’s life.
Gunn reiterated Superman’s importance to the studio, calling it a “big priority, if not the biggest priority.” He did not mention who will be at the helm of the filmmaking of the project or the new characters featured in the project.
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