The Flash is now even more important to the success of the DC Universe. Everything is already riding on the upcoming film as it will unlock the chance to finally put the problematic DCEU to bed and begin anew with the DCU. While there have many great moments and incredible highlights throughout the DCEU’s tenure since it first began with Man of Steel, there are just as many pervasive issues that corroded away at the franchise’s foundations. But now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are in charge, DC may finally get the consistent, cohesive franchise it has long deserved.
Despite any trepidations caused by previous films or controversies surrounding this movie, The Flash has a lot going for it. The trailers have certainly sparked great interest and enticing theories about what may happen in The Flash. A big draw is its multiversal narrative, drawing from Flashpoint, and the fact that not only Ben Affleck’s Batman is joining in on the action, but Michael Keaton's too. The future of the DC Universe hinges on The Flash’s success.
