If you loved
Shazam!
David F. Sandberg · Film · 2019
What you loved in Shazam! is the thrill of an ordinary kid suddenly balancing immense, magical powers with everyday life.
Start with the source
The source
Captain Marvel
Ryan Fleck · Film · 2019
Adaptation
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
Film · 2010
Adaptation
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
David F. Sandberg · Film · 2023
Books on the same thread
My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi · Book · 2015
Like the protagonist of Shazam!, the lead in this story faces the daunting challenge of mastering new superpowers while navigating the pressures of school and the expectations of heroism.
Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey · Book · 1997
This story mirrors the irreverent humor found in Shazam! by focusing on how young boys handle the sudden, chaotic introduction of adult-sized superhero responsibilities into their childhood world.
Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan · Book · 2013
Just as Shazam! explores the confusion of gaining supernatural abilities, this journey captures the struggle of a young person discovering their hidden potential and accepting a new, extraordinary identity.
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak · Book · 2009
This book captures the same sense of wish fulfillment found in Shazam!, focusing on how a child uses their imagination and a sense of wonder to navigate complex emotional challenges.
Series on the same thread
Steven Universe
Rebecca Sugar · Series · 2013
You will appreciate how this series echoes the coming-of-age journey in Shazam!, as a young boy learns to manage his powers while finding his place within a found family.
Invincible
Series · 2021
While darker in tone, this show shares the core Shazam! hook of a teenager dealing with the sudden onset of life-altering powers and the heavy legacy that comes with them.
Ben 10
Duncan Rouleau · Series · 2005
This series captures the exact spirit of Shazam! by showing a young boy who gains the ability to transform into multiple powerful heroes while balancing his sense of responsibility.
My Hero Academia
Series · 2016
This show mirrors the path taken in Shazam!, following a normal student who is granted a life-changing power and must attend a specialized academy to learn how to be a hero.
Podcasts on the same thread
Story Pirates
Story Pirates · Podcast · 2026
The creative spirit behind these stories reflects the same youthful, imaginative energy that defines Shazam!, celebrating the way kids use their voices to build fantastic, heroic new worlds.
Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard
Podcast Heat · Podcast · 2026
If you enjoyed the charismatic, larger-than-life energy of the hero in Shazam!, you will appreciate the expert storytelling and behind-the-scenes perspective offered by this series regarding wrestling legends.
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Common questions
Is Shazam! part of a film series?
Yes, Shazam! is part of a series that includes the 2023 sequel titled Shazam! Fury of the Gods. These films follow the story of a boy who gains the ability to transform into an adult superhero by speaking a single magic word.
What order should I watch Shazam! and its sequels?
You should watch the 2019 film Shazam! first to understand how the main character receives his powers. After completing the first movie, you should proceed to the 2023 sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, to continue following the hero's journey.
Are there other movies featuring the hero from Shazam!?
Yes, beyond the main features, you can watch the 2010 animated movie Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam. This title provides additional context for the character and his world, expanding on the lore established in the 2019 Shazam! film.
Is the 2019 movie Captain Marvel related to Shazam!?
The 2019 movie Captain Marvel is a separate production and is not related to the Shazam! film series. While the character in the Shazam! comics was historically known by that name, the 2019 film titled Shazam! focuses on the boy who transforms into a superhero.