Zachary Levi stars in this US action adventure based on the DC Comics character. Teenage orphan Billy Batson (Asher Angel)'s life is changed dramatically when a wizard gives him the power to transform into the adult superhero Shazam (Levi) with the uttering of a magic word. As he adapts to his new identity and learns how to harness his powers, with the help of his foster brother Freddy (Jack Dylan Grazer), Billy finds himself up against Dr Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong), who is jealous of Billy's status as the chosen Champion of Eternity and out for revenge.