Tuesday brought a stunning development for the future of the DC universe with the announcement that Warner Bros.’ Batgirl movie has been shelved. This means that despite having finished production earlier this year and speculations suggesting that its lead, Leslie Grace, could play a significant role in subsequent DC productions, the eagerly anticipated film will not be released in cinemas or on HBO Max. So, should the fans also be worried about The Flash Movie which has been delayed to 2023?
The Flash And Batgirl Tied Together By Michael Keaton’s Comeback
The news has sparked extensive fan speculation regarding the future of DC movies. Recent reports from Variety suggest that the circumstances surrounding another feature on the schedule are not necessarily fixed in stone. The studio is also “still contending with what to do about” the next The Flash movie, which is presently set for a theatrical release in the summer of 2023, according to the outlet’s reporting regarding the cancellation of Batgirl.
Before reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batgirl, Michael Keaton was scheduled to return to the current live-action DC universe in The Flash, thus implying that The Flash would need to hit theatres first. According to recent reports, Warner Bros. is “committed to releasing” the film even though Miller won’t be revisiting their role after The Flash hits theatres.
This latest report from Variety adds a distinctive twist to that, sparking discussion over whether or not the movie would continue to be released in theatres, switch to an HBO Max-exclusive release, or choose another route. According to rumors surrounding Batgirl’s cancellation, Warner Bros. Discovery wants its upcoming DC movie lineup to be on a blockbuster scale, which The Flash most surely is with a $200 million reported budget.
Muschietti (IT) will helm The Flash, and Christina Hodson (Birds of Prey, Batgirl) will pen the story. Additionally, it will feature the Bruce Wayne/Batman characters played by Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton, as well as Sasha Calle as Supergirl, Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Ron Livingston as Henry Allen, Maribel Verdu as Nora Allen, Ian Loh as a young Barry Allen, and Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Rudy Mancuso in unspecified roles.
The Flash is slated for a theatrical release on June 23, 2023.
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