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Black Adam has endured a lengthy road to the big screen. The start of production was delayed multiple times, and though Warner Bros. initially set Black Adam for a late 2021 release, that later had to be adjusted. Last year, it finally looked like the movie had found its way forward when filming got underway in the spring and avoided any further delays. Black Adam was scheduled to premiere in July, but that is no longer the case.
On Wednesday, Johnson took to social media to announce that Black Adam has been pushed back. Rather than debuting in the summer, it will now arrive in theaters on October 21. Johnson didn't give a specific reason for the delay, but also shared the news that his other DC film, the animated DC League of Super-Pets, will take Black Adam's previous spot of July 29. With the October date, Johnson explained the movie can run through major holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
This news, while a bit of a blow for fans who have been eagerly awaiting Black Adam, isn't anything new. Movie delays have been frequent since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but recent months have seen encouraging signs of theaters getting business back. Last weekend, another DC film, DCEU's 2022 trailer, indicating it's still a major priority for the franchise.
Black Adam's new October date presents a unique situation for the entire DCEU. As it stands right now, Black Adam is now poised for a major holiday run, which could prove essential in drawing in eyes for this long-gestating flick. As for the rest of the release calendar, stay tuned.
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