It took years for it to happen, but Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam finally soared onto the big screen in 2022. Unfortunately, for the star and the studio behind the superhero flick, the production didn’t hit as hard with audiences as hoped for. The film ultimately lost money at the box office, and Johnson’s plans to expand on his character’s corner of the DC Extended Universe were essentially shuttered. Nearly a year later, the megastar is reflecting on the discarded plans for his franchise. And it would seem that he views the situations as “one of the biggest mysteries” he’s come across professionally.
The Rock opened up about the DCEU installment’s performance during the season finale of Kevin Hart’s Hart to Heart. Amid the interview, the 51-year-old actor-turned-wrestler got candid about his turn as Teth-Adam and his previous intentions to do more with the classic comic book character. While reflecting on what might’ve impacted the potential film series’ success, the A-lister referred to the corporate side of the business. He specifically cited Warner Bros.’ DC Comics entertainment branch, which was going through a number of changes amid the movie’s release:
