Where to start withCaptain Marvel
4 versions · originally a film, 2019
Themes: amnesia, identity crisis, fish out of water, female empowerment, galactic war.
Start with Captain Marvel (Ryan Fleck, 2019) — the film. Captain Marvel exists in 4 versions across media, beginning as a film in 2019; each is ranked below by what it does best.
These stories center on individuals discovering the weight and wonder of wielding extraordinary, god-like powers in a dangerous universe.
✦ Most fans start here
Captain Marvel (2019)
The original movie
✦ Start hereCaptain Marvel
Ryan Fleck · Film · 2019
Captain Marvel (2019) offers a high-stakes cosmic origin story set in the 1990s. This film is essential for viewers interested in expansive galactic wars and powerful, dimension-spanning heroics.
2010 film
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
Film · 2010
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010) presents a shorter, focused narrative on Billy Batson’s destiny. It is ideal for those wanting a direct clash between iconic comic book titans.
2019 film
Shazam!
David F. Sandberg · Film · 2019
Shazam! (2019) provides a grounded, character-driven look at a boy gaining adult superhero abilities. It perfectly suits audiences who prefer a blend of magical fantasy and lighthearted, relatable human drama.
2023 film
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
David F. Sandberg · Film · 2023
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) expands the scope of the original magic-based premise to include a broader team of foster siblings. It serves viewers looking for large-scale, world-ending action sequences.
Common questions
Is Captain Marvel related to the Shazam movies?
The 2019 Captain Marvel movie is not connected to the Shazam film series. Shazam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam are part of a different cinematic universe and do not feature the characters or storyline found in the 2019 Captain Marvel production.
Should I watch Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam after Captain Marvel?
You can watch Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam if you are interested in DC Comics characters, but it shares no narrative link to the 2019 Captain Marvel movie. These titles belong to separate studios and independent storylines, so there is no required viewing order between them.
Is Captain Marvel part of the same series as Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
No, Captain Marvel is not part of the same series as Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Captain Marvel is a standalone entry within its own franchise, while Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a sequel to the 2019 Shazam film produced by a different studio.
What order should I watch Captain Marvel and Shazam?
There is no specific order to watch Captain Marvel and Shazam because they are not connected. Captain Marvel is a distinct 2019 film, and Shazam is a separate 2019 release. You can watch them in any sequence as they do not share a common plot or cinematic universe.