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Leading up to its release, The Flash was a rare bright spot amid a tumultuous period for DC movies. Its debut at CinemaCon drew praise, with critics and Hollywood celebrities alike calling it “the best superhero movie I’ve ever seen.” Such endorsements fueled optimism, and early box office projections reflected this enthusiasm. Early estimates anticipated a domestic opening between $120 million and $140 million, promising a strong return that could rival the seismic success of Batman v Superman in 2016.