Black Adam (2022)
Black Adam is streaming in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max.
The verdict
Black Adam holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 6.8/10 on TMDB across 7,272 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 125-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the UK you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 5m on it?
2h 5m of English action with an adventure streak, not one for younger kids. With 7,272 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 6.8/10 across 7,272 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 5m |
| Watch with family? | 12A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jaume Collet-Serra
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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