Comic-Con 2018: 6 Ups And 3 Downs

1. And That Shazam! Trailer

Shazam Trailer
Warner Bros

While all of the Warner Bros trailers were great, there was one clear winner from Comic-Con when it came to a trailer that not only looked great, but IMMEDIATELY built hype where there previously wasn't any.

Shazam! was one of the riskier properties on DC's slate, with question marks over the character and the casting, but the trailer shows that they have completely nailed the tone of 'Big with superheroes'.

It's funny, charming, a little bit silly, doesn't give too much away (most of it clearly comes from the first act), and perfectly shows off Zachary Levi as the hero.

Read More: Shazam! Comic-Con Trailer Reactions: 6 Ups And 1 Down

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