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Industry experts had expected the film to open at around $120 million domestically. Instead, it underperformed significantly, and even over the Juneteenth holiday weekend—a crucial period for box office sales—The Flash continued to underwhelm. The studio’s hopes of recouping their investment now look bleak, and critics are finally calling the film what it is: an outright failure.
The Mainstream Media and Public Sentiment
Initially, some outlets attempted to make excuses about Ezra Miller's controversies and the lack of promotional efforts, but those defenses are now crumbling. The failure is so conclusive that even the mainstream press has to acknowledge the stark reality: The Flash is a colossal box office flop.