THE FLASH Now Expected $72M+ Over 4-Day Opening

The Flash has finally hit theaters worldwide

and it seems like it's doing pretty well, although it hasn't quite reached the lofty

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expectations set for its opening weekend in the United States.

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According to the latest update from Deadline, on Friday alone, the movie raked in a solid $26 million.

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With that kind of start, it's estimated to bring in around $64 million over the course of the three-day weekend

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and a whopping $72 million or more during the four-day period, playing in a staggering 4,234 theaters.

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Of course, it's hard to say for sure how The Flash will fare in the coming weeks.

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it might just have the staying power to keep drawing in crowds for a while.

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Presented by Warner Bros. Pictures, The Flash comes to you as a captivating cinematic experience

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skillfully directed by Andy Muschietti.

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