‘Shazam!’ Director Almost Gave Up IP-Based Movies After “Death Threats” From Fans

Although David F. Sandberg might be done with superhero movies after 'Shazam!', he still has some blockbusters in him.

April 24, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Charles Webb

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AlthoughDavid F. Sandbergmight be done with superhero movies, he still has some blockbusters in him.

(2019) andShazam!

Trying to condense 10 hours into two, or something like that.

Zachary Levi in ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’

Zachary Levi in ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection

But it is scary still, even though were doing a new thing.

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After six years ofShazam, Im definitely done with superheroes for now.

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