FILM · STORY PREREQUISITE
Shazam!
Shazam! is recorded as a direct predecessor to Shazam! Fury of the Gods in DC Extended Universe, establishing the version of this world carried into the later title.
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OUT NOWReleased 15 March 2023
What to watch before Shazam! Fury of the Gods
12 titles · 28h 32m to catch up
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28h 32mRuntime
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Story route 1 title · 2h 12m
These are the earlier stories in the confirmed or strongly indicated narrative chain leading to Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
More continuity context11 titles · 26h 20m
Helpful earlier stories from the same screen world that are not currently marked as direct prerequisites.
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Man of Steel
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Features Wonder Woman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Suicide Squad
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Wonder Woman
Features Wonder Woman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Justice League
Features Wonder Woman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Aquaman
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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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 Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Wonder Woman 1984
Features Wonder Woman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Zack Snyder's Justice League
Features Wonder Woman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
The Suicide Squad
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Black Adam
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch everything before Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
No. This 12 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 Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
The complete route currently takes 28h 32m, or about 4.1 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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