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Shazam! takes full advantage of the continuity of the so-called DC Extended Universe. 1 / 8

Superman and Batman are very much a part of the film, represented by toys and T-shirts. 2 / 8

Superman himself even makes a surprise cameo, although we don’t see his face. 3 / 8

A montage during the credits also helps to hammer home that this is one universe. 4 / 8

But while Shazam! references events like Zod's invasion in Man of Steel ... 5 / 8

... it doesn’t mention the death of Superman or the battle with Apokolips. 6 / 8

Shazam! is clearly set in a version of the DCEU, but it beholden to continuity. 7 / 8

Shazam! simply wants to have fun with the characters, and no one can fault it for that. 8 / 8