Dwayne Johnson is one of the most loved individuals in Hollywood and WWE. But he also faces criticism from the fans. The Brahma Bull has been making a lot of efforts recently to promote his upcoming movie, Black Adam. But it looks like it might backfire on him as fans raised questions about Dwayne Johnson’s ego.
Recently, in an Instagram post, Dwayne Johnson called the DC Extended Universe “The Black Adam DC Universe”. As soon as this post reached out to the audience, they had some hostile reactions.
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In his post, Dwayne Johnson noted, “At @sevenbucksprod we have major plans to build out the BLACK ADAM DC UNIVERSE and now the DC SUPER PETS UNIVERSE with our partners @wbpictures & @dccomics – and SUPER PETS & BLACK ADAM is just the beginning.”
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Immediately after this post, fans gave some hostile reactions to Dwayne Johnson’s claims on social media. They criticized the former WWE Champion for making the DCEU all about him, Black Adam.
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A fan noted that the fact that Johnson called the DCEU “The Black Adam Universe” is the height of narcissism. While another one mentioned that after Johnson called the DCEU “The Black Adam Universe”, they will not watch the movie anymore.
Spot on, but this is not the fault of fans this time.
It is the insane ego and marketing failures of the now gone WB execs who thought The Rock was their answer for poor decision making.
And for TR to call the DCEU the Black Adam DC universe is the height of narcissism https://t.co/5FimCq7VB9
— Ser ChrisThor – A Knight of Snyder 🇮🇪 (@BatComixChris) August 1, 2022
Assuming this is unaltered
This is very reason why I will NOT see @blackadammovie
All of the lines about "listening to fans" is a bunch of bs. We don't need the Rock to be the savior of the DCEU.
We already have the #SnyderVerse & that's what we want!!!#RestoreTheSnyderVerse https://t.co/Vsf8Cd0iZ8
— T. Gosselin (@ThomasJGosselin) August 1, 2022
It’s a real shame…@TheRock could’ve been a pillar in the DCEU!
Could’ve been the final push the get the Snyderverse back on track!But instead he makes it about himself, and it should’ve been about the DCEU and US!
Im really disappointed…#RestoreTheSnyderVerse pic.twitter.com/gDfTySDB3b
— Giuseppe #HenryCavillSuperman (@gius557) August 2, 2022
Dwayne Johnson did a Rock Bottom to the DCEU.
— TJ (@tjfromusa) August 2, 2022
Unexpectedly, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s efforts to promote his film are backfiring on him now. This is not all, as people also feel The Rock needs an “ego check”.
I liked the film, but the rock needs an ego check, the man is playing 4 Dc characters. LA Black Adam, Animated Black Adam. Dog Black Adam and Krypto. Hell, he’s even calling the DCEU, the Black Adam DC Universe
— Jeffinently (@Amongus11471091) August 2, 2022
Also I always kinda figured Black Adam would be a Rock ego trip within a larger universe like the DCEU but even as it’s unfolding, expecting it doesn’t make it any less annoying
— Will. { proud ric flair hater } (@toddthefox) August 1, 2022
I used to love @TheRock but im beginning to like him less and less. His ego is getting the better of him if he, an actor playing the same role every time, can reinvent the DCEU without the foundation Snyder built https://t.co/CW19qCZV4s
— Alligator Loki (@croki_croki) August 2, 2022
Someone needs to tell people at WB that the Rock cannot anchor the DCEU as the A list hero, Black Adam isn't a big enough hero to do that he don't got the juice
— Ayodeji Senpai 🦁 (@Karev999) August 2, 2022
Fans took digs at Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam after Batgirl got cancelled
An upcoming superhero film, Batgirl, got shelved by Warner Bros recently. While this decision has left fans disappointed, some expressed their belief that it is because the focus is too much on Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam.
Someone noted that they would refuse to see Black Adam if Batgirl gets cancelled, despite being a DC fan, and shared hoped that other DC fans will also not support WB if they treat the filmmakers in this manner.
Time to refuse to see #BlackAdam or #Shazam if #Batgirl is cancelled. @TheRock @ZacharyLevi I'm sorry but I can't support your films if this is the way WB treats their filmmakers. This is so wrong. As a #DC fan, I'm crushed. I hope every DC fan refuses to support WB.
— Rory Smith (@rorysmith89) August 2, 2022
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Another fan went all out to fire shots at Dwayne Johnson and his movie, Black Adam. Following the cancellation of Batgirl, they claimed Warner Bros will now reshoot the entire film with Dwayne Johnson.
They'll reshoot the entire film but with dwayne johnson instead batgirl, this is the beginning of Black Adam DCEU, forget Hamadaverse, this is TheROCKverse, the hierachy is about to change
— Godzilla #RestoreTheROCKverse (@Gojira_goji13) August 2, 2022
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However, only time will tell how Black Adam will turn out in the box office after all such controversies. What are your thoughts on this? Are you excited about Black Adam or do you refuse to see it now? Make your voices heard in the comments.
