𝐃𝐂 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐧

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐌!

DC Studios Chapter 2.2
Directed by Peyton Reed
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Plot:
> Billy Batson is an orphan who moves from home to home through a foster system eventually ending up in his new home of the Vasquez. The house lived with 2 other foster siblings; Freddy Freeman, the youngest with a healthy obsession with superheroes, and Mary Bromfield, the oldest and caring one. Meanwhile, Doctor Thaddeus Sivanna, CEO of Sivanna Tech, searches desperately for a cure for an unknown genetic disease that killed his father in hopes that it won't affect him too. All medical treatments he tried have failed thus leading to pursuing an alternative way of cure, Magic. The next day, Billy was enrolled in the same school as Freddy. However, Billy learns about Freddy's bullies due to his physical disability. Billy is upset and goes to defend Freddy by beating all the bullies down. The bullies soon chase Billy in anger throughout the subway but to no avail. However, when Billy sits through the train, it abruptly takes him into a mysterious cave where he's approached by an old wizard. The Wizard explained that he's been searching for a new champion to grant his ability for centuries, and he chooses Billy due to his bravery and pure heart. Billy laughs, disbelieving The Wizard's statement as it sounds nonsense to him, but The Wizard then yells asking him to be serious. Following his instruction, Billy must place his hand on the wooden magic staff and say The Wizard's name "Shazam!". Billy laughs again at hearing his odd name and The Wizard yells again before Billy casts the spell. Soon Billy finds himself turning into a grown adult wearing a red superhero suit with a cape and a lightning bolt symbol on his chest.

> Billy panicked and returned home to see his trusted one for help, Freddy. Freddy is very excited once knowing his brother is now a superhero but keeps it a secret from anyone as he promised. Billy and Freddy spend their days discovering Billy's abilities and acting ridiculous sometimes while protecting the city. Freddy also records whenever Billy is in action which soon goes viral through many social media platforms. A few months later, Billy, who now has figured out his ability to transform from child to adult, starts to think about his superhero name with Freddy. They go through Sparkle Fingers, Captain Marvel, and God of Thunder but neither of them is free. Eventually, they decide on Captain Thunder which Billy approves of. Meanwhile, Doctor Sivanna finally finds the entrance of The Wizard's cave. He takes The Wizard's staff and some magic books but only to learn the staff has a few powers left, most of which went to "the champion". If Sivanna wants to cure himself, he must use the staff to take his power although it would kill him consequently. But blinded by his goal, Sivanna is ready to do whatever it takes for the cure. The next few days, Sivanna makes his way to confront Captain Thunder since he presumed him as the champion he's been looking for. Sivanna duels Billy to fight over the power. Several people nearly die due to the battle, including Freddy who Sivanna took hostage. However, Billy manages to make his way to save Freddy by returning to his regular form during his surrender process, tricking Sivanna in front of his eyes. Terrified of Sivanna, Billy retreats while running to hide in his house. His foster parents start worrying about Billy once he and Freddy arrive, including Mary as their big sister.

> Billy refuses to tell the truth and avoids it, but now he has no other choices as Mary keeps questioning as a matter of her concern beyond others. Once the family promised to keep his secret safe, Mary took him upstairs to talk. Mary tries to calm him down and gives Billy support in her arms during his despair, assuring him to believe in his potential regardless of anything he went through. She also explains the true responsibility that came along with being a hero until Billy thanks and hugged her. The house suddenly gets attacked by Sivanna who manages to find Billy's whereabouts. Sivanna threatens Billy to give up his powers or else he will take his family away. Instead, Billy transforms into Captain Thunder and starts their rematch. Billy is overwhelmed but he initiates to share his power with his siblings, turning them into superhero-like Captain Thunder. Unlike her siblings, Mary doesn't earn an adult form due to her age. Together, the three can defeat Sivanna and save the staff back in the cave. The Wizard then congratulates their success before the three return home for a vacation.