When Barry goes back in time to save his mother, he finds himself in a dark reality in which General Zod reigns unchallenged
Barry Allen is a normal guy who also happens to possess the power to run at superspeed. After learning he can run faster than the clock, he goes back in time to try and save his mother. However, he didn’t bank on landing in a reality in which the villain General Zod reigns without any superheroes to rival him. Barry, also known as The Flash, teams up with the allies he can find to try and stop the General before it’s too late.
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The Flash will be released in theatres on June 23, 2023.
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What to know
The Flash marks Ben Affleck's last outing as Batman, and introduces Supergirl into the DCEU
The Flash is an upcoming superhero movie produced by DC Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. The film is based on the DC comic books depicting the character The Flash. The film is directed by Andy Muschietti, with the screenplay by Christina Hodson, who previously wrote the script for Birds of Prey (2020). The film takes place within the wider DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which includes films such as Wonder Woman, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League.
Actor Ezra Miller stars as Barry Allen, otherwise known as The Flash. Barry’s father, Henry Allen, is portrayed by Ron Livingston. In the comic book storyline, Henry is falsely convicted for killing his wife, Barry’s mother. Two iconic Batmen step back into their suits: Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck. Keaton plays an alternate universe Bruce Wayne, while Affleck appears as the Batman from the previous DCEU films. The Flash is Affleck’s last outing as Batman. The film introduces a new face in Kara Zor-El (aka Supergirl) who is portrayed by Sasha Calle.
Production News
15 March 2019
Actor Ezra Miller writes a script with comic book writer Grant Morrison for a Flash film. Although the script was turned down, Miller signed on as the lead actor. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
2 July 2019
Christina Hodson is hired by Warner Bros. to write the script, after her success with Birds of Prey (2020). (Source: Hollywood Reporter)
20 August 2020
Ben Affleck agrees to return as Batman after having previously said he was done with the character. (Source: Vanity Fair)
14 September 2020
Producer Barbara Muschietti says at the DC FanDome “Explore the Metaverse” event that The Flash will feature many characters from the DC Universe and that they story would bridge their timelines from the comic books. She also said the film will establish a new timeline for future films while not discarding the previous DCEU films. (Source: ComicBook)
19 April 2020
Filming finally begins in Leavesden, England, and is scheduled to wrap in October. (Source: CinemaBlend)
20 October 2021
Ezra Miller shares footage from The Flash at the DC FanDome event. The footage confirms that The Flash had finally been made, despite delays. (Source: The A.V. Club)
22 October 2022
Although Ezra Miller had been embroiled in controversy and unconfirmed sources reporting he had left the production, it is confirmed that Miller had filmed new scenes for the movie and the project was going ahead as planned. (Source: ScreenRant)
31 January 2023
The Flash is announced to be playing an important role in resetting the DCEU. (Source: Collider)
12 April 2023
At the Warner Bros. Discovery invent, it is announced that The Flash will be available to stream on HBO Max, otherwise known as 'Max', in Autumn 2023. (Source: ScreenRant)
25 April 2023
In a new trailer, The Flash's origin story is told, General Zod appears in his armour, and Michael Keaton's Batman is front and centre right alongside Ezra Miller's Flash. (Source: YouTube)
23 May 2023
The final trailer for The Flash is released, showing the team comprised of Supergirl, and both Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck's Batmen, assemble to help Barry Allen. (Source: The Playlist)
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