The DC comedy film also stars Viola Davis, Pierce Brosnan and Aldis Hodge. Johnson plays Teth Adam, who, in ancient Kahndaq, “was given almighty powers by the gods. After using those powers for revenge, he was imprisoned, becoming Black Adam.”
“Nearly 5,000 years have passed and Black Adam has gone from man to myth to legend,” reads the description of the trailer. “Now unleashed, his unique form of justice, born of rage, is challenged by the modern-day heroes who form the Justice Society: Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone.”
But is Black Adam a villain or a superhero?
The film is broadcast by Warner Bros., which is owned by CNN’s parent company. It will be released in theaters on October 21, 2022.