‘The Flash’s #8 Spot in This Surprising DCEU Films List Inspires Fans to Take Sides
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With the times changing, there have been changes in the methods of making a film, too. And those changes have led the DCU in a new direction as well. With the recent release of The Flash, the studio has taken a new turn under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran. However, this list with the recent DC film at the 8th spot made fans choose sides.
The film’s success is determined by many factors, including its earnings on the opening weekend. However, sometimes it may also happen the film would not earn too much but get positive reviews and vice versa. While keeping the reviews aside, this list of DC’s films of the opening weekend earnings (high to low) has the Ezra Miller starrer recent DC movie at #8.
Opening weekends for the DCEU (High To Low)
'BATMAN V SUPERMAN' – $166M
'SUICIDE SQUAD' – $133.7M
'MAN OF STEEL' – $116.6M
'WONDER WOMAN' – $103.3M
'JUSTICE LEAGUE' – $93.8M
'AQUAMAN' – $67.8M
'BLACK ADAM' – $67M
'THE FLASH' – $55.1M
'SHAZAM!' – $53.5M
'BIRDS OF PREY' – $33M… pic.twitter.com/KDqFLMPcCT— Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation) June 18, 2023
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With Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck starrer Batman VS Superman at the #1 spot, Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman 1984 got the last spot. Earning $55.1 million on the opening weekend, The Flash, the most recent DC film, stayed behind. While the earlier movies are still on top, fans can not stop but think about how the times have changed. Praising Zack Snyder and his vision, some fans even expressed their wish for him to be back as well.
The Flash on the 8th spot made fans choose their favorite DC films
Amidst all these movies, fans defended their favorite creations and creators. One of the underrated films, Birds of Prey, also received appreciation from fans. According to fans, some of their favorite movies should have been treated better (referring to WB’s involvement in creating the films). While some said DC films were better when Zack Snyder was a part of the DCU. Nevertheless, some fans also talked about why the DCU should have kept Henry Cavill instead of axing him.
The Flash is the best film on that list, regardless of box office revenue. Finally a great Batman (x2). And Sasha Calle was incredible! It was a fun story for a change.
— Mark – StillRidinWithBiden – Walston (@mark_walston) June 19, 2023
And out of all of those, The Suicide Squad, Man of Steel, BvS, and Zack Snyder’s JS are the only things worth watching
— GaskinMan (@gaskin_man) June 19, 2023
Proof the DCEU was better off when Snyder was in charge pic.twitter.com/c525cO70Kh
— LunarBat 🦇🌙 (@thebatfellow) June 19, 2023
Birds of Prey deserved better. Did such a great job of giving Harley the spotlight, had fun action scenes, and probably my favorite DCEU villain.
— shawn (@shawnherriger) June 19, 2023
WB shouldnt have touched Snyders movies and it would all be fine right now.
— Alexius (@AIexius1) June 18, 2023
You see the spike from man of steel to batman v superman due to rising interests and it immediately go down and continuously go down from bad product. Man of steel was a success just everything after wasn’t
— Cruz (@crruzzin) June 19, 2023
Notice how the best dc movies, and best superhero movies in general, were all the ones with Zack Snyder when he was running the dceu.
— Tyson Ridge (@QuasarSuperman) June 19, 2023
WB is to blame, they showed too much in trailers during BvS. Edited movie badly for BvS, SS & JL. Showed parts in trailer which went missing in actual movie. Treatment of Snyder + their greed to release JL in order to compete with MCU led to demise of DC movies!
DC is finished 😡— Viraj (@vjv02) June 19, 2023
While these fans chose their favorites, one fan also praised the recent Barry Allen movie. The Flash saw Sasha Calle as Supergirl, who received praise from the former Superman, Henry Cavill. This fan praises the film and Supergirl as well.
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The Flash is the best film on that list, regardless of box office revenue. Finally a great Batman (x2). And Sasha Calle was incredible! It was a fun story for a change.
— Mark – StillRidinWithBiden – Walston (@mark_walston) June 19, 2023
Others chose Snyder’s vision, while some chose the post-Snyder DC Universe. Some once again campaigned to restore the Snyderverse, while others praised Gunn’s takeover of the DCU, looking forward to what he has to offer after giving an amazing end to the GOTG franchise.
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Nevertheless, amidst this debate, fans’ passion for their favorite larger-than-life characters remained the same. Which is your favorite DC film? Tell us in the comments below.
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