WhileDC Studios co-headsJames GunnandPeter Safranpresentedten new movies and TV showsfor their new DCU storyline, they’ve also explained how the films set to premiere this year will fit with their unified storyline. And while we are yet to watch a trailer forThe Flashmovie (the first one hits Super Bowl Sunday) starringEzra Miller, Gunn assures fans it’s “fucking amazing.”
It’s been nine years since a solo film starring Miller as The Flash was first announced, and in the meantime, a lot has happened inside DC Studios. First,Zack Snyderwas pushed away by Warnerwhen it became clear his vision for the DC Extended Universe was not gathering the expected financial result. Then, Snyder’s successor,Walter Hamada, tried to salvage what he could from Synder’s plan to build a different cinematic universe. However, after the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Hamada stepped down from his post, eventually leading Gunn and Safran to take control of DC Studios.
Gunn and Safran’s first order of business was to clean the board and start fresh. However, Warner Bros. Discovery wants to get back the money it invested in all the DC movies hitting theaters this year, such asShazam! Fury of the Gods,Blue Beetle, andAquaman and the Lost Kingdom. While Gunn and Safran are excited to work on their new unified storyline, they also have to juggle DC productions developed before their time. Fortunately,The Flashtackles time travel and alternated universes. So, as Gunn revealed yesterday,The Flashwill reset the DCUand give DC Studios some breathing space to introduce its new slate of movies and TV shows. And lucky for fans,The Flashmight provide the old DCU with a proper farewell, as the film is reportedly excellent. As Gunn puts it:
“Can I say one more thing?The Flashis fucking amazing. Like it’s one of the best superhero movies I’ve ever seen. [Director] Andy Muschietti did an amazing job.”
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Will the DCU Bring Ezra Miller Back afterThe Flash?
While it’s great thatThe Flashis promising to be one of the best DC movies to hit theaters, some fans are still concerned about lead star Miller keeping their superhero role after their recent legal troubles.Miller’s problematic behavioralmost led Warner Bros. Discovery to scrapThe Flashentirely, but things have been quieter since the star issued an apology and committed to rehab. DC Studios is in an uncomfortable position since they cannot damageThe Flash’s marketing campaign, which means they are unable to give a clear answer about Miller’s fate. Any answer to the big question could enrage fans everywhere. So, when asked directly if Miller would remain the Scarlet Speedster in the new DCU, Safran kept things vague by saying:
“Ezra is fully committed to the recovery right now. And, you know, we talked to them, we’re in constant contact. But you know, when the time is right, we’ll have the conversation with them, and decide what’s best for them personally and also for us.”
The Flashis currently scheduled to come to theaters on June 13, 2025. Check our interview withMichael Keatonabout his return to the role of Batman inThe Flash:
