In an epic clash of titans, Black Adam vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice 2 (2026) marks the return of two of the DC Universe’s most powerful and iconic heroes: Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam and Henry Cavill as Superman. Following the events of Black Adam and Man of Steel, this explosive sequel pits these two formidable forces against each other in a battle that will decide the fate of the Earth and reshape the DC Universe forever.
The teaser trailer opens with a shot of Metropolis, still scarred from the destruction caused during Superman’s previous battles. A voiceover from Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) fills the air, warning: “The world is at risk again. But this time, we can’t just rely on a hero…” The camera pans to reveal Black Adam, standing tall on the ruins of an ancient temple in Kahndaq, his eyes glowing with energy, as he surveys the world he has sworn to protect by his own brutal means.
Cut to Superman, hovering above the city, his cape billowing in the wind as he looks down at the chaos unfolding below. “You can’t control him, Waller,” he says, his face filled with concern. “He’s not a protector; he’s a conqueror.” The tension is palpable as the Man of Steel faces a foe unlike any he’s encountered before.
The trailer flashes through a series of action-packed scenes—Black Adam tearing through military forces, his lightning-infused powers obliterating everything in his path, while Superman races through the skies to confront him. The stakes are higher than ever as the two powerhouses clash in a battle for dominance.
Their first confrontation is teased with an intense shot of the two flying toward each other at breakneck speed, fists raised, before colliding in mid-air, sending shockwaves through the city. The sheer force of their battle threatens to tear apart Metropolis and Kahndaq alike.
Amid the chaos, we glimpse other DC characters caught in the crossfire. Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) is seen attempting to broker peace between the two, while Batman (Ben Affleck) watches from the shadows, calculating his next move. A mysterious third party seems to be manipulating events from behind the scenes—rumors of a larger villain, possibly Brainiac, are hinted at through cryptic visuals.
As the trailer reaches its climax, we witness Black Adam standing over a weakened Superman, lightning crackling in his hands. “The world doesn’t need a savior,” Black Adam growls. “It needs a king.” In the next scene, Superman, battered but unbroken, rises once again, his determination clear. “You’ll have to go through me first.”
The final shot teases a massive, earth-shattering battle between the two, with energy blasts, super strength, and devastating punches exchanged in quick succession. The screen cuts to black as the Black Adam vs. Superman logo appears, followed by the release year: 2026.
With a budget reportedly exceeding $250 million, Black Adam vs. Superman is shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic showdowns in the DC Universe. The film promises a mix of high-octane action, emotional depth, and the introduction of new elements that could set up future DC films. Dwayne Johnson and Henry Cavill are set to deliver performances that will redefine their characters and the universe they inhabit, in a film that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
