Shazam (DCEU) Movie Watching Order

This Shazam watching order is designed to give an outline of major storylines featuring Shazam throughout his film appearances. It shows how to watch the Shazam movies and what order to watch them in.

Shazam DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Watching Order

Despite taking place within the DCEU, Shazam’s film appearances are pretty isolated. He only stars in two movies, and these two movies are entirely independent from other movies in this universe. They both reference the existence of DC superheroes and even make some direct references to other films. However, you don’t need to watch those other films in order to understand what is happening in Shazam.

So, the Shazam watching order is pretty straightforward. Simply start with the first movie Shazam!, and then watch the second, Shazam! Fury of the Gods. With those two, you’ll have everything you need to fully understand this character.

All of Shazam’s appearances take place within the DC Extended Universe. This is a shared universe consisting of several DC Comics properties. Check here for a full DCEU Watching Order.

FAQ

What Order Should I Watch the Shazam Movies?

For the Shazam movies, start with Shazam!. Then, you can move on to Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

Do I Have to Watch "Shazam!" Before "Shazam! Fury of the Gods"?

Yes, in general, you should absolutely watch Shazam! before watching Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The second movie heavily builds on themes and plotlines that were developed in the first movie. If you don't watch the first movie first, you'll be confused by a lot of what is going on in Fury of the Gods.

Is Shazam Part of the DCEU?

Yes, Shazam is part of the DCEU. Both Shazam movies make vague references to other DCEU characters.

Is Black Adam Connected to Shazam in the DCEU?

The Black Adam movie has a slight connection to the Shazam movies in that both feature the Wizard and the powers that come from him. However, besides this, the movies are generally unconnected. You can watch Black Adam without seeing either Shazam movie and you can watch either Shazam movie without seeing Black Adam.

Does Shazam Have Any Other DCEU Appearances?

Besides a minor cameo in an episode of Titans, Shazam only appears in the two Shazam movies. He doesn't have any other DCEU appearances.

Should I Watch Shazam Before or After Other DCEU Movies?

Shazam is so disconnected from the other DCEU films that you can really watch the Shazam movies whenever you want. However, if you really want the best experience, we suggest watching Shazam! sometime after watching Man of Steel or Justice League, so that you are aware of Superman's role in the world, and watching Shazam! Fury of the Gods sometime after watching Wonder Woman, so you know Wonder Woman's backstory.

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