Warner Bros. Releases Poorly Timed BLACK ADAM/MAN OF STEEL 2-Film Collection On Digital

Warner Bros. Releases Poorly Timed BLACK ADAM/MAN OF STEEL 2-Film Collection On Digital

You can't make this sh*t up. Warner Bros. has quietly released a Black Adam/Man of Steel 2-Film Collection on Digital, but the timing of its debut was actually amid all those sweeping DC Studios changes...

By JoshWilding - Jan 03, 2023 05:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Black Adam
Source: Microsoft

We ended 2022 with a lot of big news, particularly when it comes to the DCEU's DCU's future. Henry Cavill was ousted as Superman, while Dwayne Johnson would later confirm his exit as Black Adam (for now; read: for good). 

The latter had been plotting an entire Black Adam "universe," with his anti-hero eventually facing the Man of Tomorrow in combat. That will no longer happen and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn is in the midst of writing a Superman reboot focusing on a younger Clark Kent in Metropolis. 

As a result of these sweeping changes, neither Man of Steel nor Black Adam will be getting sequels. That only makes this recent Digital release even more cringe-worthy, however. 

Listed on the Microsoft Store (among other online retailers) on December 16 for $29.99, DC Comics fans can pick up the two movies mentioned above as part of a 2-Film Collection. It's an odd mix, but they are both origin stories and Black Adam's post-credits scene does feature Cavill's short-lived return as Superman.

Here's where things get awkward, though. 

This collection was released one day after Gunn announced that Cavill would not be the DCU's Superman. It was also a mere four days before Johnson took to social media to confirm his time changing the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe had reached an abrupt end.

We're assuming this was probably given the green light prior to all those big behind-the-scenes changes, but it's hard not to wince at a 2-Film Collection for two movies that are the beginning and end of their respective franchises. There have been hints that both Cavill and The Rock could show up in the DCU at some point, but those were likely made to placate fans. 

Will you be picking up this Black Adam/Man of Steel 2-Film Collection

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TheClungerine
TheClungerine - 1/3/2023, 5:52 AM


Smh I hate WB 😒
The1st
The1st - 1/3/2023, 7:45 AM
@ClungesForever -
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 1/3/2023, 5:53 AM
Signifying the start and end of DCEU/Snyderverse.

Razorface1
Razorface1 - 1/3/2023, 9:27 AM
@UnderBelly - Imagine an Iron-man / Endgame 2-movie set. Kinda highlights how little sense did this DCEU run make.
Origame
Origame - 1/3/2023, 5:57 AM
Um...you do know these decisions were made before Gunn was hired to make his plans right?
BoW
BoW - 1/3/2023, 7:11 AM
@Origame - Did you just read the headline? This was pointed out directly in the content.
Origame
Origame - 1/3/2023, 7:50 AM
@BobbyW - just because they point it out only as a possibility doesn't mean they actually know it as a fact, nor does it justify the existence of the article itself.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 1/3/2023, 6:06 AM
I personally love Man of Steel. And Black Adam had a fee things in it that were fun, but it was mostly a bad movie.

It's not that weird to have a 2 movie deal. I know they basically announced these guys are done as their characters in the new DCU, but at the same time we won't be getting anything of that new universe for quite some time. So why would they not try to sell these? We've had box sets and multi-movie deals for things like Keaton's Batman films and The Dark Knight Trilogy even though those universes are long done and over with.

I guess I dont really see the big deal here.
DrReedRichards
DrReedRichards - 1/3/2023, 6:08 AM
Oddly enough, these two do fit together. Both Zaddy's and Johnson's mouths were writing checks their asses couldn't cash.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 1/3/2023, 6:14 AM

I feel like MOS still doesn’t get the love it deserves. It was a good set up and had great performances and I think has ages pretty well as it’s been almost 10 since it’s released. The let down was the whole destructo-fest in the 3rd act that really weakens it. I would say that, and Wonder Woman are the best from that era. Both good origin movies, but both had a weak 3rd act. Not that any one asked, but this is how I would rank it.
1. Man of Steel
2. Wonder Woman
3. Shazam!
4. The Suicide Squad
5. ZSJL
6. Aquaman
7. Bird of Prey
8. WW84
9. Black Adam
10. Josstice League
11. Suicide Squad (’16)
12. BVS (Not the direction I expected them to take Superman after the way they set up his Clark Kent at the end of MoS), and not enough Batman.

Mugens
Mugens - 1/3/2023, 6:17 AM
@UniqNo - Definitely agree with your assessment of MOS and Wonder Woman. Too lazy to give my rankings of prior DC films, but your list ain't that bad.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 1/3/2023, 6:52 AM
@Mugens - Thanks. I also feel that Birs of Prey went quite unappreciated aswell. That movie was probably the only time i enjoyed Margot's Harley Quinn. Huntress didn't get enough screen time though.
RedHood92
RedHood92 - 1/3/2023, 6:27 AM
BringFFtoMCU
BringFFtoMCU - 1/3/2023, 6:33 AM
Ah… DC/WB…the gift that keeps on giving. Always good for a laugh.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 1/3/2023, 6:54 AM
DCfan84
DCfan84 - 1/3/2023, 7:01 AM
The Rock and Cavill:

TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 1/3/2023, 7:14 AM
IMCOOLURNOT
IMCOOLURNOT - 1/3/2023, 10:33 AM
@TheVandalore - I frickinn LOVE this movie! Black Dynamite not Black Adam.
KWilly
KWilly - 1/3/2023, 7:18 AM
Got a perfect place for it

Blergh
Blergh - 1/3/2023, 8:53 AM
@KWilly - I'd never pay $5 for Black Adam
dragon316
dragon316 - 1/3/2023, 7:18 AM
Still waiting for extras form last Spider-Man movie that had nothing deleted scenes gag reel and more
GreedoSarducci
GreedoSarducci - 1/3/2023, 7:51 AM
The hierarchy of power in the digital releases is about to change.
FilmGuy7878
FilmGuy7878 - 1/3/2023, 9:08 AM
I really don't know how to respond to this except.... damn really bad timing and really great irony.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 1/3/2023, 9:39 AM


Releasing Black Adam.

Kinda like what I released this morning.

DarkModeDan
DarkModeDan - 1/3/2023, 10:51 AM
@DocSpock - Damn, this is probably one of the most generous reviews I've seen the film get so far. 🤣
KNIGHT3OOO
KNIGHT3OOO - 1/3/2023, 9:45 AM
I think its pretty obvious that it should be in a combo with SHAZAM instead. Technically Superman made an appearance in both, but Shazam and Black Adam are literally the same family.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 1/3/2023, 10:04 AM
I wouldn't call it poorly timed since this is the only traction they will get out of cross marketing Black Adam and Man of Steel.

"Poorly timed" would be for them to release this combo pack after Gunn releases the DCU first movie reboot.
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 1/3/2023, 10:45 AM
Oh no that's just hilarious.
AvatarSupremacy
AvatarSupremacy - 1/3/2023, 12:01 PM
Gotta at least try to make some dough right
Robby
Robby - 1/3/2023, 1:56 PM
Warner Bros sucks
Spike101
Spike101 - 1/4/2023, 4:50 PM
Just collecting the last few dollars to be made before they shut it all down…
xfactor
xfactor - 1/7/2023, 10:54 AM
Lmao!!!
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