Dwayne Johnson Says 'Black Adam' Sequel Will Not Be in 'First Chapter' of New DC Universe Slate

Mar. 15, 2025

Dwayne Johnson inBlack Adam(2022).Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

Dwayne Johnsonhas an update on a potentialBlack Adamsequel as DC Studiosreconfigures the superhero franchise’s larger future.

In a message onTwitterTuesday, the producer/actor, 50, clarified that under new leadership at DC Studios (Guardians of the GalaxydirectorJames Gunnand producer Peter Safran were announced as new co-CEOs in October),Black Adamwon’t have a sequel in the immediate future.

Johnson’s passion project hit theaters on Oct. 21, debuting to No. 1 at the domestic box office — becoming thebiggest opening weekendof his career as a lead actor.

“My passionate friends, I wanted to give you a long-awaited Black Adam update regarding the character’s future in the new DC Universe,” he began his statement. “James Gunn and I connected, and Black Adam will not be in their first chapter of storytelling. However, DC and Seven Bucks have agreed to continue exploring the most valuable ways Black Adam can be utilized in future DC multiverse chapters.”

“After 15 years of relentless hard work to finally make Black Adam, I’m very proud of the film we delivered for fans worldwide. I will always look back on the fan reaction to Black Adam with tremendous gratitude, humility and love.We did great. To my very passionate and vocal Black Adam/Super Hero genre fans - I love you, THANK YOU, and I will ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOU and do my best to deliver and entertain you.”

“What a helluva month - now we all need some Teremana. Have a productive week and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your families! DJ,” he concluded.

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He said he has “respect” for Gunn and Safran’s decision not to bring him back, writing: “The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.”

Still, Gunntweetedthey are open to collaborating with Cavill again: “We’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.”

Black Adamis now streaming on HBO Max.

source: people.com