It could also be argued that there just wasn't the inbuilt fanbase for a Shazam sequel in the first place. With James Gunn having expressed appreciation for the character and films, this tease may be a nod to the DC Universe taking on this version of the hero, or otherwise considering him for future storylines at the least. Had Shazam 2 performed better, we couldn't rule out Zachary Levi reprising the role in future, whether in a third movie or just in a cameo/supporting character capacity. Visual effects supervisors are Bruce Jones (“Aquaman,” “It”) and Raymond Chen (“Alita: Battle Angel,” “The Meg”). The sequel scored one of the lowest debuts for the current DC era, and things only got worse in its second weekend.

Shazam! - Rotten Tomatoes Shazam! - Rotten Tomatoes

Regardless of if Shazam 3 happens or not, Zachary Levi's Shazam could show up elsewhere in the DC Universe. To gain access to watch this event, general access wristbands can be collected from a member of security outside Cineworld Leicester Square from 8am on the day. The timing of the sequel's release has put the future of the franchise, including Shazam 3, in an unclear territory. It might overtake those movies, but it's far from guaranteed if its second weekend decline is a sign of things to come. I guess it's supposed to be something like with Spider-Man where when he's in the suit, he lets loose and feels more free to get all his quips going, but with Spider-Man that works better because the character is still played by Tom Holland.

It actually feels a bit like one of those 'family' movies from the eighties, as if it's part of a 'Goonies' shared universe than the 'Man of Steel. Wonder Woman's hope could mean that she and Shazam team up in Shazam 3 to fight other gods, like Hades, who attempt to rise to power. Cast members such as Rachel Zegler and Zachary Levi, along with director David F Sandberg, have been on a charm offensive, insisting it's actually a really good movie and pointing to the 87% audience score. Joining the cast are Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”), with Lucy Liu (“Kung Fu Panda” franchise) and Helen Mirren (“F9: The Fast Saga”).

Shazam! (2019) - IMDb

However, its lack of success - combined with The Flash not rebooting the universe as was thought would be the case, but rather awkwardly leaving the DCEU in a kind of limbo - indicates that the series is likely to end with Fury of the Gods.You could argue that the sequel was affected by this wider DC change, but we don't think that's the case.