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Even Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy faced lukewarm reception on opening weekend despite eventually turning a profit, highlighting a decline in enthusiasm. Audiences have grown skeptical about whether studios can deliver consistently good superhero movies anymore. In the case of DC, the public’s waning faith is evident, and The Flash represents a stark example of what happens when a film fails to resonate.
The Financial Toll
The financial ramifications are staggering. The combined production and marketing costs for these four films have been estimated between $1.1 and $1.2 billion. Shazam! already underperformed, and The Flash’s disastrous opening signifies a significant financial hit, potentially losing hundreds of millions of dollars for Warner Bros.