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  Shazam reviews roundup: Critics hail best DCEU movie yet

  The reviews for Shazam! are finally out. Asher Angel stars as William “Billy” Batson, an orphan who gets imbued with the power to transform into the Superman-type character Shazam (Zachary Levi) by shouting the hero’s name. Initial reactions were posted online earlier this month, with those lucky enough to catch the film early calling the Shazam! the best DCEU instalment – also including Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, Aquaman, Suicide Squad and Justice League – yet.

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  Shazam! first reactions herald Zachary Levi film as 'best DCEU instalment yet'

  The first reactions for Shazam! are out, with critics heralding the upcoming flick as the best modern DC superhero outing yet. Starring Zachary Levi as the eponymous character, Shazam! centres on a young boy – played by Asher Angel – who can transform into a Superman-type hero by saying the word “shazam”. SHAZAM is really good.

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  Shazam! trailer debuts at Comic-Con, showcasing the new superhero movie

  To some surprise, the first trailer for Shazam! has debuted online. Fans of DC comics were expecting only the first glimpse of Aquaman to come out of San Diego Comic-Con but were treated to a two-minute teaser for the Zachary Levi-starring superhero movie. Directed by Annabelle: Creation's David F. Sandberg, the movie features Asher Angel as Billy Batson’s, a 14-year-old foster child who can turn into the titular character by shouting the word Shazam.

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  Captain Marvel star jumps to DCEU for Shazam

  Djimon Hounsou will get to meet both Captain Marvels.

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