https://www.cbr.com Read up on the latest The Flash film News, Reviews and Features from the team at CBR. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:15 GMT en-US hourly 60 When The Flash announced Michael Keaton would return as Batman, many were intrigued. It did seem left-field at first that another Dark Knight would be included in the Multiversal fracture. Even more so when considering Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne was already there to explore the character beyond the Snyderverse. Still, Keaton's presence adds to the experience of alternate realities in the DCU.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-michael-keaton-batman-brooding/ One of the highlights of The Flash is easily Supergirl, who makes her DC Cinematic Universe debut in the movie. Played by Sasha Calle, the Maiden of Might's DCEU appearance is likely her one and only. Due to the circumstances of DC's movies, the impending reboot could see every major hero recast. Nevertheless, there's a chance for the actress to fly to another major blockbuster franchise in the midst of its own finale.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sasha-calle-role-fast-and-furious/ Ben Affleck returned as Batman in 2023’s The Flash to help guide Barry Allen. Batman displayed his fighting prowess early in the film when he dropped into an armored vehicle and violently took out the villains. The memorable scene highlighted the cinematic Batman’s fighting skills, but it wasn’t the only time the DC hero impressed fans.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-best-movie-fights-ranked/ Despite hopes that it might become a success, it seems as if Andy Muschietti's The Flash won't quite run to the box office finish line. This is due to a number of reasons, namely the dying interest in the already moribund DC Extended Universe. With DC's movies now set to be rebooted via James Gunn, it'd be best if the new films and Hollywood in general move past the central premise of The Flash.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-box-office-bomb-end-multiverse-trend/ With The Flash floundering at the box office, it may be a while before fans see another Scarlet Speedster on the big screen. However, when it happens, instead of introducing yet another Barry Allen, James Gunn and Peter Safran should consider having another hero don the red and yellow suit. In fact, Wally West is the perfect character to take the opportunity and run with it.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-wally-west-dcu/ Superheroes have always embraced a creed of "go big or go home," with epic storylines and larger-than-life conflicts. Modern effects and A-list budgets have made it the default setting for most comic book movie adaptations, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe has demonstrated the potential of multi-movie arcs and ongoing plot threads. Bigger is often better in superhero stories, and while the good ones never lose sight of the characters at their heart, it's easy to forgive them if the bombast thunders a little heavier than most movies.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-movie-ray-bradbury-sound-of-thunder/ Most superhero movies juggle an adventurous tone and comedy -- whether light banter as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the more sardonic gags of The Suicide Squad -- with character-driven drama. It's those personal stories that give the aliens, gods and wizards a core of humanity, regardless of their abilities. But it's rare that tragedy becomes the core element of a superhero film.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-most-tragic-superhero-movie/ The DC Universe is full of speedsters who have gained their power from the mysterious Speed Force. All of their costumes have to be able to deal with the incredibly high velocity they will be reaching thanks to their powers, meaning they are made out of very durable materials. But that doesn't mean that all of those specialist suits look the same. Even the new Flash movie introduces multiple versions of the hero who wear different costumes.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flash-best-most-stylish-speedster-suits-dc-comics/ The Flash -- specifically Barry Allen -- has always been first among equals when it comes to superhero speedsters. He helped launch the Silver Age of comics after his debut in the 1950s, and he's been a staple of DC's roster ever since. That's also made him a prominent figure in various television series -- both stand-alone and as a part of some version of the Justice League -- for decades, as well as a bevy of animated features. The DC Extended Universe introduced a new live-action version in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, with 2023's The Flash constituting his first solo movie.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-movie-proves-quicksilver-better-speedster/ When fans heard The Flash would indeed be adapting Flashpoint, many were excited to see which Elseworld characters would factor in. From the trailers, Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck appeared as Batmen, while Sasha Calle's Supergirl is front and center instead of Superman.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-ezra-miller-grant-gustin-cameo/ The Flash has finally been released after an incredibly long and tumultuous production. Filled with multiple director changes, constant rewrites, and troubles with the star, Ezra Miller, audiences have had cautious excitement about the film's release. After a lot of initial good buzz from fan pre-screenings, The Flash has some less-than-favorable reviews coming in, largely due to the nostalgia-heavy cameos. The Flash's heavy reliance on nostalgia is not only the film's downfall but an issue within modern cinema.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-nostalgia-movies/ The Flash's Ezra Miller reportedly received important advice from industry veteran George Clooney.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:55:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-george-clooney-ezra-miller-advice-public-behavior/ The Multiverse remains in vogue for comic-book movies, despite a few minor hiccups from the Marvel Cinematic Universe which embraced the notion in a big way starting with Loki Season 1, Episode 6, "For All Time. Always." The Flash leans heavily into the notion and has great fun with it all: notably Michael Keaton's widely praised return as Bruce Wayne. Unfortunately, it relies on problematic tropes to do so, and its ideas act more out of expediency than careful thought. They're not hard to forgive -- The Flash is nothing if not entertaining -- but they also have the added challenge of arriving in the wake of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. It's hard to compete with the animated feature's superior ideas.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:01:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/across-the-spider-verse-better-multiverse-than-the-flash/ While his cameo at the end of The Flash may have come as a surprise to moviegoers, Batman & Robin star George Clooney's brief return to the role of Bruce Wayne wasn't something that was originally planned for the Fastest Man Alive's movie.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-george-clooney-batman-came-together-few-weeks/ While the final twists and turns of The Flash focus on Barry Allen and his potential path toward villainy, most of the film is driven by the threat posed by General Zod. In a world without Superman, the Man of Steel villain has a far easier time bringing down humanity -- regardless of what the heroes throw at him. His presence gives The Flash a better sense of closure with its surrounding universe.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-zod-dceu-important/ The Flash used audio clips ripped from YouTube as the basis for some of its biggest legacy DC Universe cameos, according to supervising sound editor, Nancy Nugent.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:20:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-youtube-christopher-reeve-adam-west-cameos/ Barry Allen wasn’t alone in his live-action adventures in The Flash, as two versions of the iconic Batman joined him on screen. Michael Keaton’s Batman showed off his vault in The Flash, which contained a few different iconic batsuits that fans wanted to see more of in the film. Of course, not every costume is created equal, and there are a few live-action versions that failed to impress.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-worst-live-action-batman-costumes-ranked/ The main villain of The Flash has been shrouded in mystery throughout promotions for the film and much of the film itself. While General Zod's arrival on Earth is one of the major obstacles faced by Barry Allen and his allies in the movie, Zod himself is simply a part of the altered history Barry created. The real antagonist of the story is a character who, like Barry, is able to enter the Speed Force and has been manipulating the events of the entire film.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-dark-flash-savitar-similarities/ The Flash could be an overwhelming failure that proves costly for Warner Bros. Discovery.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:10:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-box-office-could-lose-warner-bros-200-million-dollars/ The Flash seemingly ends the DC Extended Universe, but it also gives glimpses of various different realities. Through the cinematic trend of the Multiverse, the movie explores divergent incarnations of popular DC heroes, some of which hail from older movies. While the Multiverse might be the crux of this premise, the movie's take on the concept is actually somewhat erroneous.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 23:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-dc-multiverse-wrong/ The Flash tackles a lot of different tones throughout its run-time. Even beyond the multiverse stakes come into play, the Andy Muschietti-directed superhero movie balances a deft mix of emotional vulnerability, goofy comedy, and bombastic action. The film isn't afraid to indulge in some very fun music cues either, with the score kicking into DC classics when needed and pulling from an eclectic mix of loud rock, classical music, and acoustic ballads to help reinforce the shifting tones of the film.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:41:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flash-supervising-sound-editors-interview/ Comic book fans have often questioned whether Bruce Wayne's solution to Gotham's endless crime wave is really the best approach. The Flash features a collection of Dark Knights, with Michael Keaton reprising the role of the Caped Crusader alongside Ben Affleck's Batman. In a scene near the start of the film -- which takes place in the DCEU's original timeline -- Affleck's version of the hero finds himself getting a little too honest about his flaws for his own liking.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-batman-wealth-criticism/ After nearly a decade in development, The Flash is finally in theaters, marking one of the biggest events in the history of the DC Extended Universe. As the franchise begins the early stages of pivoting into James Gunn's new DCU, The Flash provides some of the biggest hints yet about what the rebooted universe might look like.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-the-flash-dceu-cameos/

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-box-office-failure-batgirl-cancelation-debates/ The Flash finally gives Barry Allen a solo movie in the DC Extended Universe, with the movie ironically being one of the last films in the shared world. Premiering seven years after the character's cameo debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the movie adapts one of Barry's most iconic stories. In doing so, it also presents an opportunity to pivot away from the character in future films.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-lose-barry-allen-dcu/ The Flash director Andy Muschietti recently unpacked the DC Studios film's opening "baby shower" action sequence.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:27:45 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-director-explains-baby-scene/

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nicholas-cage-superman-spider-the-flash-fight/ As The Flash proceeds, Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) has to rectify his error. Barry's messed the timeline up trying to save his mom, Nora, from dying. But apart from an amalgam world where Michael Shannon's General Zod is running riot, he's accidentally destroying other worlds by being selfish.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-setup-sequel-spinoffs-dcu/ DC Studios' The Flash suffers a major dropoff at the box office during its second week in theaters.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-box-office-bomb-second-week/ Andy Muschietti's The Flash is chock-full of cameos from iconic characters -- most notably, Michael Keaton's Batman from the Tim Burton-directed films. But one of the film's strengths lies in re-imagining the most high profile characters from the DC canon.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-film-latina-supergirl-importance/ One of the components of The Flash fans were glad got carried over from previous movies was Iris West. Initially, it wasn't sure if Kiersey Clemons' character from the Snyderverse would be kept in play. But director Andy Muschietti ensured her Iris would be someone Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) would crush on, adding warmth, levity and lightheartedness to his personal life.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-squanders-barry-iris-romance/ Barry Allen learned how dangerous it is to meddle with time in 2023’s The Flash. After running back in time to prevent his mother’s murder, Flash created an alternate timeline and met a younger version of himself. Barry Allen also encountered a dark variant in the timestream that became known as Dark Flash, highlighting just how many Scarlet Speedsters exist in the multiverse.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-multiverse-flash-versions-ranked/ The Flash isn't just the fastest man alive in comics, he's also one of DC's characters with the richest and longest legacies. With his latest movie, The Flash, showcasing the hero in a multiversal epic, many fans will be keen to find out where else they can enjoy the hero's adventures. Having been in print since the company's Golden Age, with Barry Allen being around since 1959, there are plenty of comics to start with.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flash-best-comics-recommended-reading-after-movie/ The Flash arrives in movie theaters with a host of problems not of its own making, beginning with star Ezra Miller and continuing through the colossal upheaval of DC's film and television department. With the DCEU marking time until the curtain falls -- and with Miller's prominent behavior hard to forget in a movie where they're almost constantly onscreen -- reality can't help seeping in. Though well-made and reasonably entertaining, it's the product of an extremely difficult point in its parent company's history: creating problems it simply can't hide.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-wonder-woman-cameo-dceu-failure/ Producers of the latest DC movie, The Flash, address the rumor about Ezra Miller potentially being replaced in the lead role during production.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:06:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-producers-address-ezra-miller-replacement-rumors-dcu/ The Flash is largely centered around the titular hero, introducing three different versions of the character which are all central to the plot. But the film expands to encompass more of the DC Universe at large, reintroducing older versions of heroes like Batman while setting the stage for fresh takes on characters like Supergirl. This also extends to Superman -- even though his absence plays into the movie's story.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-superman-cameos-explained/

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-game-of-thrones-cameo-reverse-flash-nikolaj-coster-waldau/ The Flash is a dimension-hopping adventure through the DC multiverse, and the filmmakers are clearly having a lot of fun with the history of the franchise. Old favorites like Michael Keaton's Batman return, entire timelines are confirmed to exist and more than a few surprising cameos litter the film. One of the most surprising appearances not only honors the Flash's legacy in DC Comics but recognizes the oldest superhero team ever.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-jay-garrick-cameo/ 2023’s The Flash featured a few different versions of Batman from DC’s cinematic multiverse. Barry Allen continued working with Ben Affleck’s Batman in the DCEU as The Flash, though everything changed after he went back in time to save his mother’s life. He teamed up with Michael Keaton’s Batman from the Burtonverse to help him restore the timeline and save the world.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-multiverse-batman-versions-ranked/ DC's The Flash draws upon the infamous Flashpoint comic for inspiration. This comic event saw Barry Allen going back in time to save his mother's life, only to return to the present to discover he had radically altered all of history. Due to the non-linear nature of time, his actions had a ripple effect, altering events that occurred before he was even born. The film follows suit, but one notable change to the timeline almost occurred in reality.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-eric-stoltz-back-to-the-future/ In Andy Muschietti's The Flash, Ezra Miller's Barry Allen has a monumental task on his hands. He has to fix the timeline after breaking it to save his mother, Nora. However, the Scarlet Speedster is left struggling to escape a new world he's thrust into.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-plot-holes-unanswered-questions/ The Flash visual effects artist Zach Mulligan recently unpacked the real reason that many of the DC Universe blockbuster's CGI shots look so unconvincing.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:48:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-vfx-artist-reason-for-bad-cgi/ The DC Universe is no stranger to multiple versions of heroes, multiple Earths, and an out-of-control sense of continuity. Occasionally, DC will release an event that unites heroes from different Earths to create a new continuity. Many of these events center around the Flash and Barry Allen's choices.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flash-flashpoint-alternate-versions-dc-comics-tv-movies/ The Flash is finally in theaters and adapts the iconic and world-breaking 2011 DC Comics event, Flashpoint. The film marks the second live-action adaptation of this crossover after the Arrowverse series, The Flash, offered up its own interpretation during its Season 3 premiere episode.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dceu-flashpoint-better-dc-arrowverse/ For a film named The Flash, the Caped Crusader takes up a lot of the best moments. The showcase is Michael Keaton, who returns three decades after 1989's Batman kicked the superhero genre into overdrive and helps anchor the film's nostalgia factor. But it also includes Ben Affleck, who more or less concludes a rocky tenure in the role that spans the length of the DC Extended Universe. And while both make a strong impression, it's Affleck who resonates the most deeply.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-redeems-ben-affleck-batman-dceu/ The Flash isn't the first superhero movie to tackle time travel in recent years. The latest offering from DC sees Barry Allen traveling into his past and coming to terms with the mechanics of twisting timelines, following hot on the heels of Marvel's Avengers in 2019's Avengers: Endgame. Both films set up their own particular rules of time travel, but The Flash sees Michael Keaton's Bruce Wayne appear to directly shoot down the rules established in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:01:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-batman-references-avengers-endgame/ Barry Allen’s alteration to the timestream in 2023’s The Flash resulted in an entirely new DCEU timeline. The Flash’s seemingly minute changes had massive repercussions, and he created a world where General Zod went unopposed by Superman. Michael Shannon reprised his role as General Zod from 2013’s Man of Steel in a loose adaptation of the Flashpoint event.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-general-zod-variants-ranked/ The Flash star Sasha Calle thanked Batgirl's Leslie Grace for helping her navigate the challenges she has faced in the industry and during the movie's production.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:03:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-supergirl-sasha-calle-thanks-batgirl-leslie-grace/ The Flash bridges the old DC Extended Universe to James Gunn's new DC Universe, rewriting reality to create a new timeline with a hopefully bright future. The film also marks the first theatrically released retelling of the infamous 2011 "Flashpoint" DC Comics storyline.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-flashpoint-dc-comic-characters-missing-the-flash/ When The Flash was announced, fans were curious to know how large the scope would be. Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) was always going to induce a Flashpoint-style reset where worlds would collide to create a new universe. While it's not exactly like the comics with warring Amazons and Atlanteans, an amalgam reality is formed that leaves Barry regretful.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-cameos-explained/ A live-action adaptation of Batman Beyond starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman would have been in the cards if The Flash was successful at the box office.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:50:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-beyond-movie-michael-keaton-unlikely/ When The Flash was announced as an adaptation of Flashpoint, fans wondered how much it would stick to the comics. For the film, director Andy Muschietti does make quite a few changes, lessening down the scope from the source material where Amazons went to war with Atlanteans.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-best-dc-easter-eggs-references/ Ten years after star Ezra Miller was cast to play Barry Allen on the big screen, The Flash movie finally debuted in theaters. The film is DC's first big foray into its multiverse. Still, everything from the concept to the execution was already done by The Flash series on The CW, including visualizing the multiverse in a better, more respectful way.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-the-cw-multiverse-better-than-movie/ 2023's The Flash movie featured an incredibly quick cameo from a Game of Thrones alum that intrigued some fans. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau briefly appeared on the streets of Central City in Barry Allen's past timeline. The younger Barry stole a piece of pizza from Coster-Waldau to fuel his accelerated metabolism, leaving fans wondering what the former Jaime Lannister's appearance could mean for The Flash and the DCU.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/across-the-spider-verse-teased-live-action-reverse-flash/ The Flash is finally in theaters, bringing with it plenty of multiversal fun as Ezra Miller's Scarlet Speedster wreaks havoc on the timeline by stopping his mother's murder. Whether audiences loved or hated the new DCU film, The Flash is certainly one of DC's more memorable projects in recent years.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-quotes-dcu-the-flash/ Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon has dozens of film and TV roles under his belt. He's hardly slowed down since he made his television debut in 1992 and his movie debut in 1993. 30 years later, the actor is once again getting praise for his magnificent portrayal of Superman villain General Zod in 2023's The Flash.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/michael-shannon-best-roles-ranked/ Sasha Calle, who portrays Supergirl in DC Studios' The Flash, revealed that she had placed Wonder Woman on her vision board before landing the role.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:11:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-sasha-calle-wonder-woman-vision-board-supergirl/

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-babies-problem/ Nicolas Cage gets his own Superman cover in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #19.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:05:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nicolas-cage-superman-cover-dan-mora/ Sasha Calle didn't know she was playing Supergirl when asked to crop her hair for The Flash.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:55:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-sasha-calle-cut-hair-before-knowing-role-supergirl/ DC's The Flash was finally released, and it's one of the most interesting installments of this franchise so far. The movie provides tons of fan service, introducing the DC Universe to the multiverse and including a tremendous amount of cameos. However, it also includes a heartwarming story, several hilarious jokes, and incredible performances.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-performances-the-flash-movie/ The Flash adapts one of the most iconic storylines for its title character ever published, with Flashpoint a more than obvious inspiration. The movie is merely a loose adaptation of Flashpoint, changing certain elements and leaving out others. Strangely enough, one of the main missing components is the presence of Barry Allen's arch-rival.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-no-reverse-flash-dcu/ The multiverse is an inherently fun concept. It can be used to broaden the horizon for classic characters, allowing a diverse number of new versions and variants to appear. It can raise the stakes of storylines to encompass more than just one world. The best examples of the trope find ways to incorporate its limitless potential into very personal stories, like Everything Everywhere All At Once.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:04:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-movie-multiverse-trope/ After nearly a decade in production, The Flash is finally in theaters, rewriting the DC Extended Universe and paving the way for James Gunn's new franchise. The film also sees the long-awaited return of Michael Keaton's Batman over 30 years after his last appearance in the role.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/michael-keaton-batman-dc-quotes-the-flash/ The Flash is already known to feature Barry Allen, Supergirl and Michael Keaton's Batman, but one of the most mysterious parts of the film has been its villain. Many assumed that the return of Michael Shannon's Zod meant that he was the antagonist, but that's only partially true. In reality, the true villain is someone much closer to Barry, though his portrayal has a rather unexpected source.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-villain-inspired-by-daniel-west/ While the state of the DC Universe may still be in flux, The Flash's breakout star Sasha Calle is already looking forward to Supergirl's cinematic future.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:48:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-sasha-calle-talks-supergirl-dcu-future/ The Flash focuses on Barry Allen, as do most media adaptations of the character since the 2010s. Though he might be considered the "classic" iteration of the hero, he's by no means the only Scarlet Speedster. In fact, many modern comic book fans prefer his protégé Wally West, with some even seeing modern Barry as cribbing various elements from his sidekick.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:01:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-gives-barry-allen-wally-west-origin/ So every week, I post a topic here. You reply to it on the CSBG Twitter page (just write @csbg with your reply), our artists will each pick one of your suggestions and I will post their drawings based on your suggestions here every week. So every week you will have a new question and you will see the choices picked from the previous week.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:11:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/line-it-is-drawn-the-flash-encounters-strange-dc-characters-in-multiverse/ Even beyond sharing a villain in General Zod, The Flash and Man of Steel have a common thread that's run across the DC Extended Universe. Both projects touch upon ideas of heroism at the cost of the self and explore the impact that conflict can have on someone. However, the 2023 film handles the discussion much better than Zack Snyder's movie did in 2013.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-man-of-steel-improvement/ Andy Muschietti revealed that the director's cut of The Flash is four hours long.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:54:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-directors-cut-four-hours-runtime/ The Flash's hopes of speeding to a strong premiere weekend domestically were parked after the superhero tentpole's early returns yielded underwhelming results.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:53:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-falls-short-opening-weekend-box-office/ The Flash is finally in theaters, bringing about a brand-new age of DC movies as the DC Extended Universe prepares to make the transition into James Gunn's DCU. Following Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) as he accidentally alters the timeline, The Flash sees new and old characters come together for one of the best superhero movies in recent years.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-the-flash-dceu-characters/ In comics, there are few heroes as wealthy as Batman, owing to the Wayne family fortune. The hero of Gotham City has used these funds to fight crime, tackle poverty, and save the world. However, 2023's movie The Flash revived one of the most persistent myths about Bruce Wayne's psychology and philanthropy.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:10:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-movies-ignore-bruce-wayne-wealth-generosity/ The Flash might be a superhero movie with mad special effects and a man blessed with superhuman speed, but it's at its heart a tragic drama. Beyond all the multiversal mayhem across different worlds, it's a story about Barry Allen coming to terms with familial trauma. In this way, it's very much like the award-winning Everything Everywhere All At Once, and the resemblance is more than just superficial.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-replicates-everything-everywhere-food-motif/ Kevin Smith recently voiced his support for the controversial CGI cameos by late actors, including Superman: The Movie star Christopher Reeve, in The Flash.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:25:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-kevin-smith-defends-cameos/ Zack Snyder's Man of Steel is one of the most divisive comic book movies ever made. Many viewers disliked the film for its depiction of violence and bleak aura. Similarly, many viewers didn't think it was heroic for Superman to snap General Zod's neck or cause significant collateral damage across Smallville and Metropolis.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/man-of-steel-general-zod-ruined-movie/ Contrary to currently circulating rumors, Arrowverse star Teddy Sears recently denied making a cameo appearance in Warner Bros. Discovery's The Flash.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:40:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-teddy-sears-not-dcu-jay-garrick/ Comic book artist Joe Quinones recently revealed a series of Batman designs for The Flash that draw inspiration from across the Dark Knight's 84-year history.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:29:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-michael-keaton-batman-designs-kingdom-come-detective-comics/ The Flash is now playing in theaters, and its director, Andy Muschietti, lives up to the ambitious scope he touted. In The Flash, Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) travels through time similar to DC's Flashpoint (by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert) so he can save his mother. Unfortunately, tinkering with the timeline has frayed the Multiverse, endangering various realities.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 23:01:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flashs-ending-explained/ For Michael Keaton, the one-time Oscar-nominee's return as the Dark Knight in The Flash was emotional.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 21:59:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-michael-keaton-emotional-return-batcave/ The climax of The Flash was originally going to feature more cameos of famous DC characters, according to director Andy Muschietti.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:22:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-movie-abandoned-dc-cameos/ When it comes to The Flash, fans have been wondering exactly how it'll reset the DC Universe for James Gunn and Peter Safran's vision. It's no secret they'll be charting the future, known as "Gods and Monsters," in the first chapter. It definitely seems like Ezra Miller's Barry Allen messing with the timestream is the perfect place to commence this journey.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-post-credits-scene-explained/ The Flash director Andy Muschietti recently confirmed that the Reverse-Flash killed Barry Allen's mother in the DC Universe.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:18:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-reverse-killed-barry-allen-mom-dcu/ 2023’s The Flash introduced a new cinematic origin for Barry Allen, which was heavily inspired by the character’s original transformation in the comics. The unique scientific accident that created Barry Allen in the comics happened more than once. Wally West also received his powers in a similar origin story and made his name as The Flash after a few years as Kid Flash.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:20:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-flashes-comic-origin-in-chronological-order/ Ezra Miller returned as not one, but two versions of Barry Allen in the time-traveling The Flash solo film. Those versions of Barry Allen encountered a villainous presence in the Speed Force that became known as Dark Flash. He served to remind audiences that time travel almost always comes with dire consequences.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/evil-flash-versions-comics-movies-tv/ Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead For The Flash!

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flash-dceu-flashpoint-major-changes/ Henry Cavill's Superman was cut from the final scene of The Flash.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:42:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-three-endings-filmed-henry-cavill-superman-cut/ The Flash is yet another superhero movie that revels in multiversal mishaps, with the result being glimpses at worlds beyond the now ending DC Extended Universe. This includes cameos to various well-known DC Earths and adaptations, many of which were long rumored for the film. In fact, two superheroes in particular finally shed a light on a decades-old theory concerning continuity.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-supergirl-helen-slater-christopher-reeve/ The multiversal exploits and DCU primer that is The Flash is finally in theaters, crossing over several beloved characters from even more iconic comic book stories. The movie manages to balance out these iterations of heroes to largely satisfying effect, with the multiverse opening countless entry points into the source material.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flash-movie-best-dc-comics-reading-suggestions/ DC's The Flash is most commonly known for being the fastest man alive. However, being able to move faster than the speed of light is not the only ability that the Scarlet Speedster has in his arsenal. Using the Speed Force, The Flash can construct matter much like a Green Lantern.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:50:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/speed/ Supergirl is one of the big draws in The Flash, with the fresh take on the character bringing a harsher touch to the classic hero. Played by Sasha Calle with the right mix of curious vulnerability and raw rage, Supergirl is a supporting player in a doomed timeline instead of being the main character of the story. Her entire timeline is ultimately negated -- raising the possibility that she's been erased as easily as she was introduced.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-supergirl-dcu-potential/ The Flash is finally in theaters after years of delays and plenty of behind-the-scenes drama. With Ezra Miller's eponymous superhero running back in time to stop his mother's murder, The Flash keeps audiences enthralled until its massive and unexpected ending.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-ending-impact-dc/ The Flash is in many ways the swan song of the DC Extended Universe, even coming out in theaters almost exactly 10 years after 2013's Man of Steel. The shared universe was plagued with middling and sometimes toxic reception, much of which was aimed at how dark its takes on classic DC heroes were. Unfortunately, some entries in the universe took things in the steep opposite direction, which ironically wasn't exactly a winning formula.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-post-credit-scene-comedy-problem/ The Flash is the return of the cinematic Barry Allen, who made his debut in 2017's Justice League. But the film also shares its focus between plenty of other heroes, such as a Sasha Calle's powerful take on Supergirl and the Michael Keaton incarnation of Batman. Two DC Extended Universe heroes also get a brief but bright spotlight in the film, which highlights how much potential the DCEU version of the Justice League had.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-dceu-justice-league-avengers/ The Flash plays with a lot of DC history, both the confirmed events of DC Extended Universe and those of many previous live-action DC adaptations. History is something the movie embraces to good effect. The titular hero's discovery of his true time-travel abilities allows the film to venture back into the past of the franchise in surprising ways -- including one that directly ties it to another notable entry.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-man-of-steel-connection/ One of the most anticipated aspects of The Flash was how it'd integrate the different iterations of DC characters. Fans knew from the trailers that there'd be more than one Barry Allen (Ezra Miller). But in addition, the clips confirmed there'd be multiple Bruce Waynes.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 22:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-batman-cameos-explained/ Kevin Smith claimed he loved one of the biggest cameos in The Flash.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:02:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kevin-smith-the-flash-movie-superman-lives-cameo/ Justice League star Ben Affleck opened up about his cameo appearance as Bruce Wayne/ Batman in DC Studios’ The Flash.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:12:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-ben-affleck-final-batman-appearance-over-too-soon/ DC Studios' The Flash earned just under $10 million in Thursday night previews at the domestic box office.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:25:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-loses-preview-night-box-office-spider-verse/ The Flash could get a sequel if the Ezra Miller-led movie performs well at the box office when it hits theaters on June 16.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:55:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-flash-sequel-script-written/