In spite of the immense anticipation surrounding the release of Black Adam, it is now widely acknowledged as one of the weakest entries in the DCEU. However, let’s take a moment to imagine what could have transpired if Dwayne Johnson’s DC debut had been a resounding success.
This question was posed in the DC Cinematic subreddit to ascertain fans’ thoughts. It is worth noting that Black Adam was the final film released before the new plans for the DCEU were unveiled. Considering the film’s poor performance at the box office, followed closely by the announcement of a complete reboot, the timing does seem rather convenient.
“Undoubtedly, Black Adam was a significant box office disappointment, and I believe it was the DCEU’s last opportunity to determine whether a complete reboot was necessary. It appeared to be paving the way for a fresh direction in the DCEU.”
What if things had gone differently?
Could Dwayne Johnson have salvaged the fading DC regime? Warner Bros. certainly seemed to have placed all its hopes in that particular basket. Had the film achieved success, would we have witnessed the continuation of Henry Cavill as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman? Would there have been a glimmer of hope for the SnyderVerse? Would James Gunn have never risen to the position of DCU’s flagship director? Could Johnson truly have wielded that much influence over the entire future of the DCEU?
These are all crucial questions, and some fans believe they have found the answers.
“Around six months prior to the movie’s release, Zaslav expressed a desire for a ten-year plan with Superman and Batman as the faces of the brand. I vaguely recall reading that James and Peter began outlining their vision at least a month before the release of the film. Therefore, Black Adam’s success or failure would not have altered anything.”
“The only scenario in which Black Adam would have completely changed the direction of DC is if it had become an Avatar-sized blockbuster, generating an absurd amount of revenue, thereby proving that Dwayne Johnson is the greatest actor of all time or something along those lines.”
“Let’s be honest, they took one look at that movie and knew it was destined for failure.”
An inevitable reboot
While pondering the possibilities is intriguing, it is clear that Warner Bros. had already set a backup plan in motion to rectify the course of the DCEU.
Okay, maybe we’re being a bit melodramatic, but the point is that Dwayne Johnson alone could not have rescued the DCEU. It was already doomed, even if Black Adam had been a massive success. The wheels were already in motion for a complete reboot. Perhaps a reset is what the DCEU truly needed.
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Khushi Patel is a science fiction author who lives in Austin, Texas. She has published three novels, and her work has been praised for its originality and imagination. Khushi is a graduate of Rice University, and she has worked as a software engineer. She is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and her books have been nominated for several awards.
