When it comes to DC Comics and Warner Bros., you have to understand that they’ve had a hard time catching up to rival studios when it comes to big-budget superhero movies. No one can deny that Superman or Batman are major franchises with great movies in the past, like the ones that Christopher Reeves or Michael Keaton with Tim Burton gave us back in their day.
With the advent of Marvel, other superheroes became more mainstream, and in a way, DC fans were slowly put aside in that cultural war of the big screen, and still, with titles like Superman’s new iterations or The Flash, they weren’t as big, but they did have their fan base.
While Marvel and Disney embarked on the big screen, Warner and DC embarked on an entertainment attrition war on the small screen, quietly developing the Arrowverse on The CW, for example. But with the upcoming release of the theatrical version of “The Flash,” a crossover movie that blends in —Avengers style— DC franchises like Flash, Batman, and the likes in a big-budget film, we can expect a big success. After all, DC and Warner are banking on the reputation of the franchise, the nostalgia factor, and the fanfare. So, what to expect?
What To Expect From The New Flash Movie?
The first thing we are expecting from The Flash is the word “crossover” if you look at the trailer, you’ll see two sets of Flashes, two Batmans, and a Supergirl. If the Multiverse concept worked for Marvel banking them billions, why shouldn’t it work for DC? In any case, the Multiverse and crossover are big appeals for this movie.
DC Banked On Nostalgia
And there’s also another factor: Nostalgia because the movie incorporates Michael Keaton as one of the Batmans; if you remember, or if you’re too young, back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Keaton was Batman under the direction of Tim Burton, and he played that role impeccably opposite Danny DeVito as The Penguin or Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.
The Flash’s Story
Since this movie is about Barry, we have to understand the ethos of The Flash, his superpowers allow him to travel back into the past and into the future, and even Bruce Wayne —Ben Affleck— warns him in the trailer about those consequences. And consequences there’ll be because Flash’s actions change the space-time continuum and create paradoxes and different dimensions of the world, paving the way for Batmans, Flashes, and Supergirls.
So how does the Flash travel back in time? As we know, the Flash is very fast, and he uses speed force to travel back in time. All Flash does is run very fast, and he will be transported back in time of his choice.
Streaming Release Date
The new Flash movie is coming out on June 16, 2023. Of course, it is great to watch the movies in the cinemas, but there is a huge fan base who would love to watch The Flash (2023) from the comfort of their home. So when will it be coming out online for streaming? Since this is the digital era for streaming platforms, we can expect The Flash (2023) to be available for streaming and downloading on Netflix & Prime Videos within three months, so the earliest we can expect The Flash (2023) streaming release is somewhere around September 2023.
Netflix & Prime Videos both offer a download function for the movies, so you can watch the movie at your convenience. The Flash movie is around 2h 35m long, which is about 17 GB in Ultra HD. As per the research done by ExpressVPN, If you are in Singapore, it is going to take around 7 minutes and 45 seconds, as the average internet speed in Singapore is around 320mbps. For example, if you are in the USA, where the average internet speed is 119mbps, you would take 21 minutes to download the movie. Prime Video will be the first one to avail the movie online on rent; they did the same with Black Adam movie.
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The Flash Movie: Canon or Non-Canon?
It’s at this point where the film can go two ways, two ways that are endless cases for debate between fans: Either the movie goes with what the comic books narrates in a canon sense of the story, or it can go another way around. Usually, fans like it when the story stays true to the comic book, as it can deepen the narration and depict and bring iconic moments to life. But it can also go the other way around, one where scriptwriters have the liberty to explore and take the characters into new dimensions that could contrast with the entirety of the ethos of the comic book. In any case, it’s up for grabs.
In the canon, Flash works with Batman, can change into suits with a ring specially crafted by Wayne Enterprises, and he can Xerox his ass by creating clones of himself; in the movie, it could go a different way. But either way, fans usually take sides over these things, and that’s perfectly fine. As intense as the debates may get, it’s amazing to see how passionate people can be about these characters. And in the end, that is truly what matters. Ultimately, comics are designed to give fans a certain form of entertainment, be it through reading them or watching adaptations on the big screen.
The Flash Trailer
Does The Flash Movie Have Anything To Do With The CW Series?
The Flash (CW version) had its final season on The CW from February to May 2023 for a total of thirteen episodes. In that final season, we saw a crossover series of episodes that apparently paved the way for the big crossover movie that DC Films and Warner Bros. Pictures are releasing in mid-June 2023. But according to what very little is out there, those crossovers were there just to hype you up. It’s not likely that the Flash movie will have a connection to the events of the television series.
Who Will Be Behind The Flash?
The Flash is a Warner Bros. and DC Studios mega-production; in the director’s chair will be Andy Muschietti, the same dude who directed the “It” movies with Pennywise. Muschietti will be bringing to life a screenplay penned by Christina Hodson, who wrote “Bumblebee,” “Unforgettable,” “Birds of Prey,” and “Shut In.” Also, Muschietti will count on Henry Braham, who worked on “Suicide Squad” for the cinematography, and Benjamin Wallfisch composing the score, a man whose work with Dennis Villeneuve in Blade Runner was impeccable. With a 220-million-dollar budget and a run time of more than two hours, we can expect a major blockbuster that could rake in billions for Warner and DC!
The Flash Movie: Who Will Be In It?
The producers cast Ezra Miller —whose work in The Flash’s tv series is remarkable— to reprise his role as Barry Allen. Sasha Calle will play Supergirl, and Michael Shannon will play General Zod. Ron Livingston will play Henry Allen, Maribel Verdú plays Nora Allen, Micahel Keaton, Ben Affleck will play Batman, Gal Gadot will play Wonder Woman, Jeremy Irons will play Alfred Pennyworth, Antje Traue will play Faora-UI.
The Flash Movie Release Date
Warner Bros. Pictures will theatrically release The Flash worldwide on 16 June 2023; you will have to check with your local cinema to find out when you can pre-purchase your tickets. For these kinds of events, there usually is a big event that includes local marketing techniques, so do check on your cinema’s social media as they usually give out the information there.
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Is The Flash Part Of DCEU?
The Flash is part of the DC Comics Extended Universe; this is a feature film that shares many timeline and plot continuity aspects with previous DCEU films like Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam, Black Adam, The Suicide Squad, Man of Steel, Batman vs. Superman and Justice League.
Since DC Studios signed James Gunn to give life to a new era of DC-inspired films and entertainment, we can expect that this new moment for this studio and franchises will bring us many movies with characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, Black Adam, and many more in the same fashion as Marvel has done it with its own roster of characters, talented actors and actresses.
Will The Flash Have A Sequel?
Since this movie is part of the DCEU, it is very probable that a sequel will be in the works. Moreover, director Andy Muschetti told the press that the possibility is out there. For a sequel to materialize, a couple of things need to happen. Firstly the theatrical release of The Flash and how it does at the box office will surely determine how the production company will entertain the idea of a sequel.
If the movie is a success, then the production company must order a script and a director to pair that. If all that happens, then we’ll see how the sequel goes along. Remember that every production company has a fiduciary responsibility towards the shareholders, so they must bet on projects that they think will succeed; otherwise, it’s a waste of money.
Wrapping Things Up
The upcoming Flash movie is a great opportunity for Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios for great commercial success ahead of what’s coming to the DC Extended Universe; it will be a great opportunity for Flash and DC fans to go to the cinema, have a night of entertainment and comment with the usual fanfare, intensity, and passion about a piece of pop culture that they cherish and enjoy.
The movie has a great cast, it has a lot of talented people behind it, and in sum, it’s a great opportunity to bring the Flash character back to life and make him shine on the big screen. The anticipation is growing with each passing day, so let’s hope for the best and that we’ll have an amazing movie at our disposal soon. Until then, keep your eyes open, and don’t forget: “Run, Barry! Run!”
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