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Only one thing is certain: this isn't going to be any old superhero film. Joker has ideas and ambitions that are totally new and untested, and we're willing to bet they'll impress. Here are all the reasons to get hyped about this brand new take on the Dark Knight's greatest nemesis.

It takes a performer with a solid resume to make their way into a notable role in any of DC's films — and this deep dive into these actors' other notable roles offers plenty of proof. Here's why some of your favorite DC stars look so familiar.

There are definitely elements in the Shazam! that kids might simply blow right past on their way to experiencing the superhero spectacle and the heart of the family story, while adult superhero fans are still turning those ideas over in their heads.

Riddle us this: If you combed through the first teaser trailer for Joaquin Phoenix's Joker film, would you spot the hidden nod to another famous Batman villain? After Warner Bros. unleashed fresh Joker footage on Wednesday, fans have noticed what could be an Easter egg for the Riddler.

What are his powers? What's up with the bad guy? Do superheroes have a group chat or what? Riding on the high of the mischievous, hilarious, and sometimes touching premiere, we want to clear up a couple questions about Billy Batson and his bigger, better self.

When Warner Bros. dropped the first teaser trailer for director Todd Phillips' Joker movie, the internet lit aflame as fans sparked a fiery debate over which actor is the better Joker: The Dark Knight's Heath Ledger or the brand-new Clown Prince of Crime, Joaquin Phoenix.

The first trailer for Todd Phillips' Joker has arrived, and the Joaquin Phoenix-led origin story looks — in a word — terrifying. Here are some of the small details you may have missed in one of the most interesting trailers of the year so far.

Shazam's first go on the big screen is an origin story, so don't worry too much if you're going in cold. Just make sure you're paying attention and enjoy the ride. Even if you aren't familiar with the characters, you're going to see a few familiar faces bringing them to life.

He's been a fixture of every single big-screen Batman franchise, but the cinematic Jokers have never really lined up with the version that we see in the comics.

The Dark Knight is finally arriving in Gotham. Fox has released a poster for the final two episodes of its Batman prequel series, which all season long has only hinted at the eventual appearance of the iconic alter-ego of Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz). The wait to see that famed cape and cowl is over.

Todd Phillips' Joker will be dark and stormy — and that's no joke. Joker star Marc Maron, who brings to life a mystery character by the name of Ted Marco, has described the Joaquin Phoenix-led film as "intimate and gritty," "more of an origin story and a character study."

Whether it's his methodology for fighting crime, his relationships to other heroes, or even the appearance of Gotham City itself, something seems a little bit off every time the Dark Knight hits the theater. With that in mind, here are the things that movies always seem to get wrong about Batman.

Whether they were Cobra Kai bullies or Daniel's inner circle, each member of the Karate Kid cast gave something to the production that helped make it a classic. Here's a look at what the stars of the film have been up to over the years, and what they look like today.

Zack Snyder has some choice words for those who disagreed with his depiction of Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The filmmaker recently addressed the fact that some fans are upset he turned Ben Affleck's iteration of Batman into a killer, saying that they need to "wake the f*** up."

While the ending itself is pretty straightforward, there are enough head-scratching and surprising moments in the movie's latter third that might be in need of some explanation. Don't sweat it! That's why we're here. Let's say the magic words — spoilers ahead — and explain the ending of Shazam!

Critics agree​ that Shazam! has completely turned the dark, dreary tide of the DCEU. Now that we're in a world where superheroes are real, and fans of those superheroes exist and collect remnants of bad-guy battles to sell on eBay, Easter eggs can't be too far behind, right?

Teasers, trailers, and tantalizing promos promised a lighthearted, laugh-filled adventure — and had everyone believing Shazam! could be the film to bring brightness to the mostly gloomy DC Extended Universe. Reviews for Shazam! are officially in, and we finally know whether the film soared or sank.

Who is Shazam? What makes him unique? And why, in an era when superhero movies come out with ever-increasing frequency, did it take so long to bring him to the big screen? Let's take a look at The World's Mightiest Mortal with a roundup of all the stuff you need to know before you see Shazam!

We may have finally gotten a look at Gotham's Dark Knight. An image was recently posted to the r/DCComics Reddit page which purports to show the Batman costume that Bruce Wayne will be suiting up in for the finale of the long-running Fox series. It looks to be inspired by Christian Bale's Batsuit.

We still don't know what changes are coming to the larger DCEU, but we do know that newcomer Billy Batson, aka Shazam, has a lot to bring to the table.

First reactions to director David F. Sandberg's Shazam! are here — and they're overwhelmingly positive. Those who attended pre-release screenings of the superhero flick, starring Asher Angel and Zachary Levi, have praised it as vibrant, fun, near-perfect, and "unlike anything DC has done before."

You might not recognize British actor and comedian Simon Pegg these days. Apparently, he's been hitting the gym hard the last several months.

And now for something completely awesome. Graphic artist Daniel Savage thinks that the ultra-talented Michael B. Jordan would make a fine Man of Steel for Warner Brothers and DC, and to illustrate his point, he recently posted a fantastic workup of the star as Big Blue to his Instagram account.

The Doom Patrol has arrived, and they've brought along a new iteration of one of DC Comics' most iconic heroes. Joivan Wade, who portrays Vic Stone/Cyborg on the DC Universe series, recently sat down with Collider for a chat about what sets the show apart from most televised superhero fare.

The Titans are getting a Super new addition. As teased in the season one finale, Connor Kent — AKA Kon-El, AKA Superboy — will be making an appearance in season two of the DC Universe series. Relative newcomer Joshua Orpin has been cast in the role, according to Collider.

Alongside Tim Burton's stylistic and directorial vision, many incredible actors helped to reestablish the Caped Crusader's influence in popular culture. It's been thirty years since they populated Gotham, so what have all these talented folks been up to more recently?