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Zachary Levi Blames Superhero Fatigue for 'Shazam' Flop

3/5/2025

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Zachary Levi opens up about the disappointing box office results of "Shazam: Fury of the Gods," which earned only $134 million despite a $125 million budget. He attributes its struggles to superhero fatigue, harsh social media backlash, and tough competition during DC's rebranding, signaling a troubling downturn for the DCEU.

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Zachary Levi opens up about the disappointing box office results of "Shazam: Fury of the Gods," which earned only $134 million despite a $125 million budget. He attributes its struggles to superhero fatigue, harsh social media backlash, and tough competition during DC's rebranding, signaling a troubling downturn for the DCEU.