A stolen power. A mythological war that shakes the heavens.
Plot: When the Lightning Fades, the Truth Emerges
In Shazam! Fury of the Gods – Divine Reckoning, the magic is dying—and no one knows why.
Billy Batson, once empowered by the gods, begins to feel his powers drain without warning. As chaos threatens the mortal world, a mystical trail leads him beyond Earth into the realms of ancient myth, where forgotten deities hold answers—and grudges.
To reclaim what’s his, Shazam must navigate the treacherous domains of Norse frost giants, Greek titans, and divine politics older than time. But each realm holds a piece of a far greater truth: the gods are at war, and Billy’s power is only the beginning.
Cast: Gods, Giants, and a Hero in Crisis
- Jacob Elordi as Billy Batson / Shazam
Now older, more conflicted, and increasingly powerless, Elordi’s Billy must rediscover what makes a hero without relying on the lightning. It’s a rawer, more grounded Shazam—one who must fight not just for magic, but for meaning. - Gal Gadot as Goddess Freya
A powerful Nordic deity caught in the middle of ancient rivalries. Wise, fierce, and unpredictable, Freya challenges Billy’s view of divine justice and becomes an unlikely ally—and occasional adversary—in his journey. - Oscar Isaac as Elder Zeus
Once the supreme source of Shazam’s power, Zeus is now a fragmented force—part mentor, part mystery. Isaac brings gravity and intensity to the role, as Zeus reveals that Shazam’s power was never a gift… but a debt.
A Mythological Odyssey in the DC Universe
This chapter of Shazam! trades street-level heroics for divine odysseys and realm-hopping quests, combining the humor and heart of the original with a more epic and mature scale. Expect dazzling environments—frozen Nordic castles, Olympian battlegrounds, and celestial sanctuaries—plus new magical threats with roots in forgotten lore.
The film expands the DC universe into myth-based fantasy, exploring not just where the powers come from—but who still wants them back.
Themes: Identity, Legacy, and the Weight of Power
As Billy’s strength slips away, Divine Reckoning becomes a story of self-worth without superpowers. What happens when the gods you trusted abandon you—or worse, deceive you? Can divinity be redefined? And must power always come with a price?
The journey becomes a reckoning not just for Billy, but for the gods themselves.
Conclusion: The Reckoning Begins Where the Magic Ends
Shazam! Fury of the Gods – Divine Reckoning redefines the mythological side of DC with a heroic quest rooted in self-discovery, ancient drama, and visually rich fantasy worlds. It’s the boldest, most introspective chapter in the Shazam saga yet—where the true power may lie not in lightning, but in legacy.