Does Henry Cavill’s Superman appear in the DC movie?

A week before Black Adam’s theatrical release, Dwayne Johnson has the Rumor mill itself fueled again. Initial reports that Henry Cavill was rumored to be returning as Superman in the new DC blockbuster were backed up by the star with fairly unequivocal interview statements.

Black Adam also started in our cinemas today and we’ll tell you whether Cavill’s Superman can really be seen in the DC film. SPOILERS follow, of course for all those who want to see the film themselves without prior knowledge and want to be surprised!

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This is what happens in the Black Adam post-credits scene

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The short answer to the most pressing question first: Yes, Henry Cavill does appear in his signature Superman role in Black Adam. His brief return can be seen in the blockbuster’s end credits scene. In order to explain the appearance, we also have to go into the Black Adam finale.

Here, Dwayne Johnson’s anti-hero is left behind in the town of Kahndaq after victoriously defeating the demonic villain Sabbac. Then the post-credits scene begins, in which the title character Visit from Viola Davis’ ruthless government official Amanda Waller via a drone screen. She explains to Black Adam that Kahndaq is now the prison he is not allowed to move out of.

Black Adam, of course, rebels and challenges Waller that she can send any power against him. She then explains that not only forces from this earth are meant. Behind the drone screen then Henry Cavill slowly walks into the picture as Supermanin the iconic suit and accompanied by John Williams’ classic theme song.

He tells Black Adam it’s been a long time since people so nervous about a single person have been. He should talk to Johnson’s character about that. He aggressively accepts the offer. This ends the end credits scene from Black Adam and the brief appearance of Henry Cavill as Superman.

What’s next for Henry Cavill’s Superman after Black Adam?

We recently reported that Warner is planning a new Superman movie for DC, which is believed to be about Man of Steel 2 and for which Cavill is dying to return. Ahead of Black Adam’s theatrical release, The Rock also teased that it’s planning a Black Adam vs. Superman movie that it’s all heading towards.

Apparently, Cavill’s Superman is now firmly scheduled back into the current DC movie universe, and fans can look forward to one new version of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with Dwayne Johnson and Henry Cavill looking forward.

Black Adam: The DCEU’s lowest point so far

Rarely have our colleagues from the FILMSTARTS podcast on screen love been as unanimous as with Black Adam and seldom has harsh criticism been expressed so unanimously: The blockbuster with Dwayne Johnson is the low point in the history of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

The screen love is the weekly cinema and film podcast of our colleagues from FILMSTARTS.

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