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– Dwayne Johnson discussed why "Black Adam" is no longer part of DC's plans in a conversation with Kevin Hart on the Hart to Heart show.
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– Johnson attributed the shift to a "vortex of new leadership" within Warner Bros. and DC Studios during the time of "Black Adam's" creation and release.
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– Warner Bros. merged into Warner Bros. Discovery, and James Gunn and Peter Safran became co-CEOs of DC Studios shortly after the film's release.
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– The absence of Black Adam from the DCU Chapter One lineup, announced in January, was notable.
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– Johnson mentioned that new leaders brought in creative and financial changes that may not align with previous philosophies.
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– Black Adam was seen as a movie caught in the changes and new decision-making.
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– The film had a diverse superhero portfolio and a post-credits scene featuring Henry Cavill's Superman, a decision later overturned by Gunn and Safran.
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– Black Adam's box office performance was seen as disappointing compared to expectations, grossing $393 million.
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