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James Gunn Excludes Black Adam, Shazam from DC Canon

7/24/2025

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James Gunn has made it clear that Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods won't be included in the new DC Universe canon, voicing his frustration over continuity problems. To tackle these issues, Peacemaker Season 2 will step in, debuting on HBO Max on August 21, 2025, as part of Gunn's ambitious reimagining of DC.

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Story summary

James Gunn has made it clear that Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods won't be included in the new DC Universe canon, voicing his frustration over continuity problems. To tackle these issues, Peacemaker Season 2 will step in, debuting on HBO Max on August 21, 2025, as part of Gunn's ambitious reimagining of DC.