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Despite the initial hype, The Flash underperformed spectacularly. The film's opening weekend domestically and internationally totaled only $55 million, a figure that was seen as disastrous for a movie with such high expectations. When combined with worldwide earnings, The Flash grossed roughly $139 million, which is less than recent failures like Black Adam.
This is not just a marginal misstep; it's a sign of waning audience interest in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film's poor performance is especially stark in contrast to previous entries, and it signals a decline in trust from the moviegoing public—a trend that has been building for years.