Black Adam on HBO Max and Netflix: the DC movie starring Dwayne Johnson

Black Adam, the DC superhero film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and starring Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge and Pierce Brosnan, will be available on HBO Max and Netflix from October 19, 2025.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, Black Adam is a superhero film released in 2022 and produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge and Pierce Brosnan, this feature introduces a new anti-hero from the DC Universe to the silver screen. After its theatrical run, it joins HBO Max and Netflix for release in October 2025.

Black Adam trailer

The trailer showcases the destructive power of Teth Adam and his spectacular confrontations with the heroes of the Justice Society.

Where and when can you see Black Adam?

Black Adam will be available on HBO Max and Netflix from October 19, 2025.

Synopsis: In ancient Kahndaq, the slave Teth Adam had been given superpowers by the gods. But he used them for revenge and ended up in prison. Now, five millennia later, Teth Adam has been released from prison and is wreaking havoc on the world with his dark vision of justice. Refusing to surrender, Teth Adam must face a band of modern-day heroes who make up the Justice Society - Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone - who intend to send him back to prison for eternity.

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Dwayne Johnson as a DC superhero

In this film, Dwayne Johnson plays Teth Adam, a.k.a. Black Adam, a powerful and feared character. The actor, already known for his roles in Fast & Furious and Jumanji, joins the DC Universe here with an interpretation focused on brute force and dramatic intensity.

A confrontation with the Justice Society

Black Adam brings the Justice Society of America (JSA) to the silver screen. Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Dr. Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo) and Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) form the superhero team charged with stopping Teth Adam. These new characters enrich the DC Universe by exploring heroes never before seen on screen.

A film for superhero fans

Aimed at fans of action and fantasy, Black Adam will particularly appeal to viewers of superhero films such as Shazam! or Man of Steel. With its spectacular special effects, epic battles and themes of justice and revenge, the film is aimed at a wide audience of blockbuster fans.

The essentials about Black Adam

Produced by DC Studios and directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, Black Adam marks an important milestone in the expansion of the DC Cinematic Universe. Its availability on HBO Max and Netflix in October 2025 will allow viewers to (re)discover this work centered on a fearsome anti-hero pitted against a team of iconic superheroes.

This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.

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