: The film follows 14-year-old foster kid Billy Batson, who is chosen by an ancient wizard to be his champion. By shouting the magic word " SHAZAM! ", Billy transforms into an adult superhero with the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury.

: Beyond the action, the movie is a character-driven story focused on the meaning of family. Billy’s journey from a self-reliant loner searching for his biological mother to accepting his foster siblings as his true "real" family is the emotional core of the film.

: Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, played by Mark Strong, serves as the villain. Having been rejected by the wizard as a child, he seeks the power of the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Sloth, Pride, Wrath, Gluttony, Greed, and Envy) to exact revenge. Cast and Key Performances Shazam! Movie Review | Common Sense Media