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Shazam!
movie·PG-13·Apr 5, 2019·
Box OfficeHit · 4.6x
$80M
Budget
$367.8M
Gross
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Shazam!
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Shazam!
movie
PG-13
April 5, 2019
Wokeometer Rating
3Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Shazam! keeps its woke score at a low 3/10 by focusing on classic superhero lore, found family, and personal responsibility with zero lectures or identity politics.
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Detailed Analysis
Shazam! (2019) centers on Billy Batson, a white foster kid played by Asher Angel, who gains powers from the Wizard (Djimon Hounsou) and transforms into the adult Shazam (Zachary Levi).
The core premise draws from classic comics lore of a pure-hearted champion battling the Seven Deadly Sins and Dr. Sivana, with themes of found family, responsibility, and sibling bonds driving the story rather than identity politics. The foster family includes characters of varied ethnic backgrounds (e.g., Darla Dudley played by Faithe Herman, Eugene Choi by Ian Chen, Pedro Peña by Jovan Armand), presented as an organic element of the group-home setting and Billy's emotional arc, not as a statement on systemic issues or DEI mandates. An off-hand comment implies one boy may not be straight, but it remains incidental and non-focal with no on-screen exploration or lectures.
Key Factors
- Organic multicultural foster family as found-family trope without activist framing
- Incidental diversity in casting (e.g., Hounsou as Wizard) that does not alter source character arcs or premise
- Light comedic tone and traditional hero's journey focused on fun, powers-testing, and family acceptance rather than social commentary or identity conflicts
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Detailed BreakdownPro
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Corporate & Creator Activism0
No indications of creator statements on inclusion mandates, studio DEI initiatives, ESG influences, or marketing centered on progressive credentials.
Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
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Is Shazam! Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on Shazam! and scored it 3/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Shazam!?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Shazam!'s overall score.
Is Shazam! family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Shazam! is rated PG-13. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score movies?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
