'Black Adam' co-stars Dwayne Johnson The Rock walk on the red carpet

"Black Adam" is the film that Washington DC has been waiting for. The movie had its grand opening on Wednesday evening in New York City.

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Thousands of people flocked to Times Square to capture a glimpse of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, our favourite local hero.

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He notified the huge crowd that he was meant to play Black Adam. "The world really needs a hero," says Dwayne Johnson (as Black Adam).

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Better keep an eye on yourself, because "Black Adam" has been released publicly. "Rather, it got me," Dwayne Johnson (as Black Adam) says.

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The eagerly anticipated Washington DC movie, about an anti-hero learning to manage his power and authority for the greater good, premiered in New York on Wednesday evening..

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TikTok was used to broadcast the entire show. Isn't that awesome? Spectators thronged Times Square... "What's up, New York City!" says Dwayne Johnson.

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So they could recognise Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, the person, the legend, Black Adam himself. If I do say well for myself, that's a hot red blazer.

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"The first time I decided to step on series as Black Adam in my clothing, that was a genuine inspiring moment," Dwayne Johnson says. Dwayne's passion project is the film. He informed Deco well before big launch party...

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