

ZACHARY LEVI: (As Shazam) I don't deserve these powers if I'm being honest. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS") MONDELLO: "Shazam! 2" brings the return of an accident-prone teen superhero. And Hollywood is doing the beholding, so brace yourself for lots of brand-new sequels.ĮMINEM: Introducing the star of our show. In his spring movie preview, NPR's Bob Mondello says there will be lots of new in theaters before Memorial Day.īOB MONDELLO, BYLINE: New, let's note, is in the eye of the beholder. But as Marvel superheroes Ant-Man and the Wasp are proving, moviegoers are also looking for something new.

That pause gives awards contenders time to play out before the Oscars and gives audiences a chance to catch up with holiday attractions.

Hollywood generally takes a breather in January and February.
