‘Black Adam’ Ending Explained: Hail to the King

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surging with demonic powers. You know, that old chestnut.But does Black Adam ultimately embrace his humanity? And where does he wind up after the adventure is over?

Read on to find out!Major spoilers for “Black Adam” follow. Turn back if you haven’t watched yet!Much of the story of “Black Adam” has Teth-Adam and the Justice Society running around trying to stop a gang kingpin named Ishmael (Marwan Kenzari) from gaining control of a magical, ancient crown that is imbibed with powers of some demons.

Before the third act begins, Teth-Adam, of course, loses control and kills a bunch of goons – including Ishmael. After his tragic backstory is revealed (he is not actually worth of the powers of some ancient mystics, because, among other things, this movie is a “Shazam!” spin-off), Teth-Adam admits that he isn’t the champion that the people of Kahndaq deserve and desperately need.He gives himself over to Amanda Waller (Davis) and is locked away in an underwater prison, where a few of the Suicide Squad members have probably been imprisoned at one time or another. (“The Suicide Squad” heavy Emilia Harcourt, played by Jennifer Holland, puts Teth-Adam away.) Of course, Doctor Fate (Brosnan) feels a premonition that things are awry in Kahndaq.

The Justice Society returns, only to find that dying was part of Ishmael’s plan. Now he has been totally overtaken by the evil demon Sabbac.