THE FLASH: Why Is The Movie A Box Office Flop?

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As the weekend approached, numerous fans harbored doubts about whether The Flash would live up to its initial hype.

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as June 16 drew nearer, the sentiment started to shift.

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Reviews were mostly positive, yet mixed, while the projected box office numbers for the opening weekend steadily declined.

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The Flash could only manage a lackluster debut of $55 million

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The Flash's failure and explore the necessary steps to salvage the DC Universe as we know it

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When James Gunn and Peter Safran presented DC Studios' "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters" slate in late January

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their intentions were undoubtedly good.

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instead of generating excitement for the upcoming DCEU movies in 2023

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The Flash's promise of a Multiversal adventure felt hollow and lacking in substance.

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