David F Sandberg: After six years of Shazam, I’m done with superhero films for now

Following the release of Shazam: Fury of the Gods,  director David F Sandberg took to his Twitter to share his experience making the film and his future projects.

He wrote, "On Rotten Tomatoes I just got my lowest critic score and my highest audience score on the same film. I wasn’t expecting a repeat of the first movie critically, but I was still a little surprised because I think it’s a good film. Oh well. As I’ve been saying for a while now, I’m very eager to go back to horror (as well as trying some new things). After six years of Shazam, I’m definitely done with superheroes for now. Just to be clear, I don’t regret even for a second making the Shazam movies. I’ve learned so much and gotten to work with some truly amazing people. Will forever be grateful that I got to direct two of these! They’ve been very challenging but valuable experiences. Just to be clear, I don’t regret even for a second making the Shazam movies. I’ve learned so much and gotten to work with some truly amazing people. Will forever be grateful that I got to direct two of these! They’ve been very challenging but valuable experiences." (sic)

It may be noted that the Shazam sequel opened to a lukewarm response and did not mint big at the box office. According to reports, given that the film was made at $110 million and $100 was spent on marketing it, the opening weekend collection was lower than the estimated 30.5 million.

Also, prior to directing 2019's Shazam, Sandberg helmed two well-received horror hits--Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation.