Black Adam, with all its idiosyncratic epicness mixed with violent action, is hard to classify as a DC movie. Especially since the journey of this hero with a complex backstory of origin is the backdrop for something bigger. This becomes clear from his post-credits scene. Perhaps the most memorable, necessary and significant for DC since the first films of its franchise on the big screen.
This episode is also a tribute to most of the fans of the heroes that Warner brought to the big screen. There is an obvious intention to restructure the space of the superhero saga, and the first step has just been taken.. One that promises that from now on the study will change its meaning, form and formula to tell about its most important sagas.
Black Adam shows a change in the DC Extended Universe
A short scene takes place after the mid-credits. In it you can see the city of Kandak, still with traces of the destruction of the events told in the film. The camera follows the drone as it flies towards where Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is standing.
The artifact floats in front of him and projects an image. Near Amada Waller (Viola Davis), who during the film tried to contain the metahuman threat, but without much success. This time, he admits his inability to do so. In addition, he adds, as if acknowledging the power of Black Adam, that the anti-hero “gets his attention.”
However, Black Adam does not seem to be impressed by either Waller’s words or his smugness. Instead, he listens impassively as the figurehead of Task Force X explains that Kandak will be his cell from now on. That if you step outside the city, you will be “forced to be detained.” Black Adam does not seem to be particularly concerned about the official’s threat and reminds him that “there is no one on this planet” who can stop him.
Unexpected post-credits scene
Waller is unfazed by this, declaring that he will have to seek help from “a few out-of-this-world friends” to contain the threat, if any. This is a whole statement of intent that does not go unnoticed by Black Adam. The latter ends up blowing up the drone and is left standing, undaunted by the offer of a hero capable of opposing him. Just then, a figure emerges from the dust of a recent explosion. Near Superman (played by Henry Cavill)who approaches Black Adam calmly and almost friendly.
“For a long time no one made the world so nervous,” he says then. Which, of course, is a specific advertisement. The Last Son of Krypton returns to the DC Extended Cinematic Universe and does so in the same guise as Man of Steel. In other words, with a blue suit and a red symbol on his chest. To heighten the surprising presence of the superhero, one can hear the unmistakable John Williams theme notes that have accompanied the character since 1978.
Finally, he approaches the latest member of the Warner saga in a relaxed state. “Black Adam, we need to talk.” The anti-hero, who has become the protector of Kandak, smiles without blinking, but does not get angry at the presence of a visitor either. A whole pattern of his evolution throughout the dispute that has just ended.
Return of Superman to DC
During this week, Hollywood Reporter published an extensive report announcing Cavill’s return as Superman to DC. To post-credits scene Black Adam seems to be the final confirmation of the information. While the Metropolis hero was never completely eliminated from the publisher’s film franchise, the question of whether Cavill would return was a constant one.
Additional sequence Black Adam closes out a long irregular film franchise cycle. With the news of the virtual sequel man of SteelBeyond the new Batman and Wonder Woman stories, DC is having an amazing comeback. One that begins, oddly enough, with a solo movie by one of its classic villains. A single move, but one of great symbolic importance for Superman’s long journey over the past decade.
