Andy Muschietti’s reasons for why The Flash bombed at the box office might be wrong, but I think he remains a fine choice to helm Batman’s first DC Universe movie. Ben Affleck was added to the list of live-action Batman actors with multiple appearances as Bruce Wayne in the DCEU. However, much like what happened with Superman star Henry Cavill, Affleck will not be back as Batman in James Gunn’s DC Universe.
The anticipated Batman film will follow Bruce Wayne discovering he has a son, Damian. The Flash’s Andy Muschietti will direct the Batman film, and I can understand why some DC fans might not be sure about that choice. Ezra Miller’s first solo film as the Flash lost Warner millions, becoming one of the biggest box office bombs of all time. Recently, Muschietti made some comments about why he thinks The Flash failed. I do not agree with the points raised by the director, but Muschietti understands Batman better than the Flash, so I’m hopeful for the Dark Knight’s upcoming movie.
I disagree with Muschietti’s reasons for The Flash’s failure. Honestly, I don’t think he understands Barry Allen. Grant Gustin’s 10-year run as the speedster in the Arrowverse, leading the franchise’s most popular series, showed Flash can work in live-action. It just so happens that The Flash movie was not as good as Gustin’s series. The real issues with the film were related to Miller never being a fan-favorite and having been part of many controversies in the lead-up to the film, as well as the bad CGI, the negative reviews, and the DCU reboot that was announced beforehand, making The Flash pointless.
The Flash director Andy Muschietti tried to justify the movie’s mistakes, but Grant Gustin’s long-running Arrowverse series proves the DC director wrong. The Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a new Batman, focusing on the unique dynamic between the Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who takes on the mantle of Robin. The film marks yet another reboot for the iconic vigilante superhero.
The Flash is a DC Extended Universe film starring Ezra Miller as Barry Allen, A.K.A. The Flash. We will have to wait and see if Muschietti’s Batman film will be more successful than his previous project.