The reportedly new Black Adam post-credits scene will set up Dwayne Johnson's future, and there are some exciting possibilities for what the DC Extended Universe could do next. After the Marvel Cinematic Universe popularized using post-credits scenes to tease future projects and stories, the DCEU has made use of them several times in the past. The overall connectivity between projects has not been as strong due to a constantly changing vision for the shared universe. However, a new Black Adam post-credits scene is reportedly meant to tease a new element of Dwayne Johnson's DCEU future.
Ahead of Black Adam's release, the DCEU is in flux. The Warner Bros. Discovery merger led to Batgirl's surprise cancelation, and other movies and shows in development have also been scrapped. With WBD's new CEO instituting the goal of having a 10-year DCEU plan, speculation arose about how each upcoming project fit into that mission. Dwayne Johnson has long touted that Black Adam is part of a changing of the guard for the shared universe, which will bring a new tone, new characters, and franchise potential through the Justice Society of America. The movie is also confirmed to have at least a few significant DCEU connections, fueling speculation about what else could come in the film and what the future holds for Black Adam after his introduction.
It is easy to imagine Dwayne Johnson becoming a significant part of the DCEU's future plans. He has spent over a decade trying to figure out how he could play the DC villain, and the reports of Black Adam getting a new post-credits scene indicates a plan is in place for what will come next. The tease that this includes introducing a new element to Black Adam's DCEU future is hopefully a sign of the exciting plans that Dwayne Johnson, WBD, and DC are cooking. The exact contents of Black Adam's new post-credits scene might still be a mystery, but that means there is room for a lot of speculation and theories about what is to come.
Black Adam's Post-Credits Scene Sets Up A Shazam Crossover
Knowing that Black Adam's post-credits scene sets up his DCEU future, a Shazam crossover with Zachary Levi might be what audiences see. Before plans for The Rock's solo movie materialized, Black Adam was meant to debut in Shazam! and be the main villain. Johnson convinced WB and DC to go in a new direction and delay these two characters meeting until after their origin stories were told. Zachary Levi's Shazam is not expected to appear in the movie, but Black Adam's post-credits scene could help set up the crossover happening in the future. With Shazam: Fury of the Gods releasing just a few months later, a similar tease in that film's post-credits scene could signal to viewers that the long-awaited meeting between Shazam and Black Adam is coming.
Since it is only a matter of time before Shazam and Black Adam cross paths in the DCEU, the question becomes where it would happen. Black Adam could play a role in Shazam 3, while Shazam could also join Black Adam 2 instead. The studio could even combine the franchises for a Black Adam vs Shazam movie. The tease of a Black Adam and Shazam crossover could happen if Johnson's villain returns to the Rock of Eternity or crosses paths with The Wizard, which could be how he learns that someone else is using powers similar to his.
Black Adam's After Credits Scene Teases A Superman Fight
The new element added to Dwayne Johnson's DCEU future in Black Adam's after-credits scene could be a looming fight with Superman. Johnson has long teased that Black Adam will fight Henry Cavill's Superman. He has not promised this will happen in Black Adam, but the star has told his millions of fans that he is always listening to them and knows a Superman fight is something they want to see. Rumors swirled that such an announcement could have been made at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, but perhaps the truth is that Black Adam's post-credits is where the tease is meant to come.
Teasing a Superman and Black Adam fight in the film's after-credits scene could happen in several different ways. After potentially fighting the Justice Society, Dwayne Johnson's character could become fixated on taking on another challenge and set his sights on the Man of Steel. This would likely not require Henry Cavill to film anything but assure audiences that his Superman is coming back. The Black Adam post-credits scene could also see Cavill's Superman witness the destruction that Black Adam causes and his lethal methods. This could set up Superman wanting to fight Black Adam and put an end to the terror and pain he inflicts. In any case, a Superman fight tease would be one of the more exciting options for Black Adam's post-credits.
Black Adam's Post-Credits Sets Up The Suicide Squad's Next Target
Audiences could also be treated to a different type of DCEU crossover tease in Black Adam's post-credits scene, one where he becomes the next target of the Suicide Squad. Before James Gunn took over The Suicide Squad, one of the previous ideas for the sequel was to have Task Force X find Black Adam's tomb. He would have become the movie's villain in the end and an incredibly powerful threat to the unlikely villain team. That all changed once Gunn took over the franchise, but Black Adam could restore this vision. It is already confirmed that Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) is appearing in the movie, so a post-credits scene could be included too. Depending on where it takes place in the DCEU timeline, Black Adam's post-credits scene could set up the story of Suicide Squad 3 and have Waller order a new Task Force X team to try and kill him.
Black Adam's After Credits Scene Teases Wonder Woman Meeting
There is also the chance that Black Adam's after credits will tease a Wonder Woman meeting. Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot have worked together on multiple movies in the past, including the Fast & Furious franchise and Red Notice, but they are now both likely to help lead the DCEU into the future. It would make sense that they cross paths then to help bring the universe closer together. Black Adam and Wonder Woman are both connected to DC gods and are ancient characters who could have a working knowledge of one another. Since Diana Prince is out in the world studying various parts of human history, the sudden return of Black Adam and a fellow DCEU magic user could catch her attention. As a result, Wonder Woman going to meet Black Adam in the film's post-credits would help set up a crossover in either Black Adam 2 or Wonder Woman 3.
Black Adam's Post-Credits Scene Makes Him Part Of The Justice League
One of the most surprising outcomes for Black Adam's post-credits scenes could be Dwayne Johnson's anti-hero being recruited to join the Justice League. Although Black Adam might have some super villain tendencies and methods, there is a good chance he will ultimately help save Earth from a bigger threat. This could mean that he is viewed as a hero to the public, even if he is not. Black Adam's post-credits scene could completely change what audiences expect for The Rock's future by making him part of a new DCEU Justice League team. An appearance from Wonder Woman, Superman, or Aquaman (Jason Momoa) would help make this possible. It would be an immediate sign to audiences that Black Adam is here to stay and will be a significant character moving forward. At the same time, it would also help WB begin to establish a new Justice League team that could star in a relaunch of the franchise.
