Shazam!

The latest DCEU installment debuts on Blu-ray with an exceptional 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode that flaunts and flexes its superpowers in practically every scene.

Coming directly from a digital source, the presentation is consistently razor-sharp, even during some of the darkest, dingiest segments. Viewers can make out every crevice, pockmark and imperfection in the architecture to Rock of Eternity temple and various houses. In fact, the smallest feature and outline in the streets and buildings of Philadelphia are very well-defined, and every object decorating the Vasquez foster home is plainly visible in the background. The individual hairs of the perfectly combed hairdos and the stitching in the clothes, jackets and Freddy's knit cap are very distinct. But most impressive of all is the highly-detailed textured threading in Shazam's costume, and even the CGI monsters are elaborate and exact.

Presented in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio, the freshly-minted digital transfer also crashes into home theaters with a lightly subdued contrast, which is faithful to Maxime Alexandre's photography and meant to capture Philly's downcast winter atmosphere. Notwithstanding, the video displays clean, pitch-perfect whites throughout, and spot-on, brilliantly crisp highlights provide the electrifying action with eye-catching, energetic pizzazz and excellent visibility of the tiny details. Awash in rich, true blacks, the image shows excellent gradational detailing within the darkest shadows while also giving it a beautiful cinematic appeal. The stylized cinematography comes with sumptuously lush primaries, especially the blues of Freddy's clothes and the many variations of reds surrounding Billy and Shazam. Secondary hues are equally captivating, particularly the warm, orangey glow of the foster home and Shazam yellow lightning bolt. 

Speaking of, a smidge, near-negligible banding can be seen around the glow of said lightning bolt, keeping the transfer just shy of perfection. Nevertheless, the overall quality is super! (Video Rating: 98/100)

• The Magical World of Shazam (HD, 27 min): Standard making-of featurette with lots of BTS footage and interviews with the cast and crew. 
• Carnival Scene Study (HD, 10 min): A closer look at the climactic battle. 
• Shazamily Values (HD, 6 min): Discussion on the foster kids making up the Shazam family. 
• Who is Shazam? (HD, 6 min): Brief history on the comic book characters. 
• Shazam Exclusive Motion Comic (HD, 4 min): Titled "Superhero Hooky." 
• Super Fun Zac (HD, 3 min): Zachary Levi expresses his enthusiasm playing the titular hero. 
• Deleted Scenes (HD, 37 min): Sixteen alternate and excised scenes. 
• Gag Reel (HD, 3 min)