The Flash, a highly anticipated superhero film, is finally released on the big screens. Directed by Andy Muschietti, this thrilling cinematic adventure brings to life the iconic speedster, Barry Allen, portrayed by the talented Ezra Miller. The Flash promises to deliver an unforgettable journey through time and multiverses. Inspired by the comic book storyline Flashpoint, the film explores Barry’s quest to alter the past and prevent his mother’s tragic fate, setting off a chain of unforeseen events.
The movie brings a star-studded cast including Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, and the ground-breaking return of Michael Keaton as Batman. The very return of Keaton to DC has grabbed significant attention from fans, who are eager to know the destiny of his character in the movie. But sadly, several major characters met their end in the movie, raising questions about their potential return in Michael Keaton’s Batman. Below is the list of 5 characters who will end their DCU journey with this film:
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1) Young Barry Allen
The movie lost one of its Flash as the young Barry Allen failed to survive till the end of the film. The young Barry Allen, who would have become Dark Flash, sacrifices himself to stop his future self. This act of heroism prevents the creation of Dark Flash and ensures a brighter future.
2) Supergirl
Sasha Calle’s Supergirl died in her debut DC film. Supergirl meets her demise twice in the movie’s climactic battle against General Zod. The two Barry Allens travel back in time to undo her death, but she is impaled by the villain during their confrontation every time. Supergirl’s blood, infused with the Growth Codex, was the primary reason behind Zod’s invasion of Earth.
3) Kal-El aka Superman
Kal-El aka Superman got killed at a pretty young age in the multiverse saga of fan-favorite speedster. General Zod’s mission to find Krypton’s last hope leads him to encounter infant Kal-El, who is mistakenly believed to possess the Growth Codex, which in reality in this universe is possessed by Sasha Calle’s Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. Zod kills the baby Kal-El, ensuring that Superman never appears in this alternate reality.
4) Michael Keaton’s Batman
After his last appearance as Batman in the 1992 film, Batman Returns, Michael Keaton reprises his character of Batman once again in this film. However, Keaton’s Dark Knight faces a tragic end not once, but twice, in the climax of The Flash similar to the fate of Supergirl. The first demise occurs as he crashes the Batwing into General Zod’s ship. The second comes after the film’s main protagonist reverses these events, as Batman sustains fatal injuries during a fight with one of the Kryptonian soldiers.
5) Dark Flash
The presence of the villainous Dark Flash looms over the entire film. This dark iteration of Barry Allen emerges when the protagonist is knocked out of the Speed Force during a time-travel endeavor. In a surprising twist, it is revealed that Dark Flash is the younger Barry Allen, who traveled back in time repeatedly to prevent the deaths of Supergirl and Batman. Ultimately, the young Barry sacrifices himself to erase Dark Flash from existence.
As the Multiverse collides, the film’s climax reveals that Michael Keaton’s Batman and Sasha Calle’s Supergirl exist on an Earth doomed to destruction and they sacrifice their lives for a better future. Despite Barry Allen’s repeated attempts to alter their fates, their deaths remain inevitable. The deaths in the movie have shocked audiences, questioning the future of these full of potential heroes.
The Flash was released on June 16, 2023, and is available in theaters.
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