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Man of Steel
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OUT NOWReleased 19 October 2022
What to watch before Black Adam
11 titles · 26h 27m to catch up
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Recommended route 11 titles · 26h 27m
These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for Black Adam.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
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Suicide Squad
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
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Wonder Woman
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
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Justice League
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
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Aquaman
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
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Shazam!
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
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Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Wonder Woman 1984
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
The Suicide Squad
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Black Adam.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch everything before Black Adam?
No. This 11 titles route collects useful context, but the labels explain which connections are direct and which are broader background. You can shorten it to suit your familiarity with this continuity.
How long does it take to catch up before Black Adam?
The complete route currently takes 26h 27m, or about 3.8 weeks at seven hours per week. Change the weekly figure above for an estimate based on your own pace.
What order should I watch these titles in?
The route follows the catalogue’s suggested story sequence. Direct predecessors come first, followed by earlier continuity context and clearly separated background from other adaptations.
Will this guide change after the release?
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