The Flash

Barry Allen hopes a single bold move can stop a tragedy from tearing his family apart by going back in time. The plan backfires, and he wakes up in a new reality where General Zod is in power, and the world feels unprotected. With the familiar safety nets gone, Barry must move with blistering speed to maneuver a changing city and a timetable that keeps shifting on him. He faces hard choices as he moves through parallel moments and encounters allies who may not belong in this world. The mission seems simple, but the stakes rise as his attempt to fix the past threatens the future. The tension never lets up as time runs out and choices echo beyond moment.

Directed by Andy Muschietti, The Flash is a DC superhero adventure built from DC Comics characters created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert. It hit theaters in 2023 and centers on Ezra Miller as Barry Allen, with Sasha Calle as Supergirl and Michael Keaton returning as Batman.

The film posted a solid worldwide box office, reflecting strong interest in the multiverse premise and the nostalgia of seeing familiar faces back on the big screen. It drew audiences across generations, drawn to high energy action and vivid, colorful set pieces from all corners of the globe.

Michael Keaton's Batman return became a focal point for fans and memes, while Supergirl's presence sparked conversations about representation in the DC universe. The multiverse angle fed ongoing chatter about rebooting and retooling legacy superhero stories, influencing fan theories and marketing.

Critics offered mixed responses, praising the film's energy and visual effects while noting a heavy reliance on nostalgia and a sprawling storyline. Core themes include the consequences of altering time, personal responsibility, and the pull of family across shifting realities.