The Flashhad a disappointing opening weekend, earning only $130 million worldwide. This is even lower thanBlack Adam s $143 million opening, which also fell short of reaching $400 million. As a result, The Flash is considered one of the most disappointing openings of the year. The film grossed anestimated $24.5 millionat the domestic box office on Friday, includingreviews/’ >Thursday previews, with screenings held in 4,234 locations.
The Flash and Shazam: Fury of the Gods face uncertainty as DC shifts direction with new overseers. Comic book fans are less interested in an upcoming rebooted universe. Also,Blue Beetlestarring Xolo Mariduea, releasing on August 18. Thefilm s reports are considered to be the best CBM film.
The Flash has received a B grade CinemaScore from audiences, tying it with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice for the lowest grade among the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) films, while Wonder Woman holds an A, Man of Steel an A-, and Black Adam a B+ CinemaScore.
The Flash, directed byAndy Muschiettiand written byChristina Hodson, the plot is based on the comic book storylineFlashpoint, and follows: Worlds collide when the Flash uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. However, when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, he becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation. With no other superheroes to turn to, the Flash looks to coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian albeit not the one he s looking for. Read ourreview.
The film starsEzra Milleras Barry Allen/The Flash, alongsideSasha Calle,Michael Shannon,Ron Livingston,Maribel Verd,Kiersey Clemons,Antje Traue,Ben Affleck, andMichael Keaton.
The Flash is now playing in theaters.
Source:Variety