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James Gunn’s recent announcement that The Flash and much of the current DCEU is effectively being rebooted or discarded reflects a recognition of these failures. Officially or not, the writing appears to be on the wall for Ezra Miller’s Flash and other foundational elements of the current universe.
The Broader Crisis in Superhero Cinema
The The Flash debacle is emblematic of a larger crisis in superhero movies. While Marvel has faced its own flops—such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania—Warner Brothers’ misstep highlights how mismanagement, lack of authentic engagement, and controversy can sink even the most anticipated projects.