'Black Adam' stars The Rock as a DC comic book supervillain — here's how to watch the new movie at home (2024)

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• "Black Adam," the latest film in the DC Extended Universe, is now available to watch at home.
• The movie stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as a man who gets corrupted by godlike powers.
• You can stream "Black Adam" on HBO Max or buy it through services like Amazon and Vudu.

The DC Extended Universe continues with "Black Adam," a new superhero action movie from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. You can watch the movie now with a subscription to HBO Max, or buy it from services like Amazon.

"Black Adam" follows the story of Teth-Adam (Dwayne Johnson), a mortal turned god. After using his powers for revenge, Teth is imprisoned on Earth and transforms into Black Adam. When he is freed nearly 5,000 years later, Black Adam is ready to dish out his version of justice across the globe.

Check out the trailer for 'Black Adam'

Dwayne Johnson stars as Black Adam. He's joined by Aldis Hodge ("City on a Hill"), Noah Centineo ("To All the Boys I've Loved Before"), Sarah Shahi ("The L Word"), Marwan Kenzari ("The Mummy"), Quintessa Swindell ("Voyagers"), Mo Amer ("Ramy"), Pierce Brosnan ("GoldenEye") and Bodhi Sabongui "(A Million Little Things").

"Black Adam" is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra ("Jungle Cruise"). It is written by Adam Sztykiel ("Due Date"), and Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. Dwayne Johnson serves as one the film's producers alongside Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, and Dany Garcia.

How to watch 'Black Adam'

"Black Adam" is now available to watch at home on HBO Max. The movie is also available to buy through digital retailers like Amazon, Vudu, and Apple TV for $20 in up to 4K quality.

HBO Max costs $10 a month with ads or $15 a month without ads. Discounted annual plans are also available for $150 (ad-free) or $100 (with ads). Paying for a year upfront saves you 16% compared to paying for 12 individual months.

Meanwhile, if you don't want to sign up for HBO Max, you also have the option to buy a digital copy of the movie for a one-time fee of $20 from various digital retailers. If you purchase "Black Adam," you'll be able to stream it whenever you like with no restrictions.

A cheaper rental option is expected to be available over the coming month as well, but an exact date has not been confirmed.

Is 'Black Adam' worth watching?

"Black Adam" has received mixed to negative reviews from critics. As of December 17, the film holds a "39%" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Though many reviewers criticize the film for a thin and generic story, several praise the action and star Dwayne Johnson's on-screen charisma.

Fans of the DC Extended Universe may also want to check it out since there's a chance the character will show up in future DC movies.

Is 'Black Adam' a hero or villain?

"Black Adam" is traditionally depicted as a villain but he is sometimes portrayed as an anti-hero. The character first appeared in the 1945 comic "The Marvel Family #1" before becoming a recurring antagonist in the "Captain Marvel" series.

Is 'Black Adam' part of the DC Extended Universe?

"Black Adam" is part of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) of connected movies. Although the character will not appear in "Shazam 2," actor and producer Dwayne Johnson told Variety that he's optimistic about a crossover depending on the film's success with fans.

A few characters from other DCEU movies also make appearances in "Black Adam," including Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, a character she first played in 2016's "Suicide Squad."