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The film officially hit theaters yesterday, and the Thursday preview tally was startlingly low. The Flash earned approximately $9 million on Thursday night. To put this in perspective, recent superhero blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and Across the Spider-Verse each posted Thursday previews around $17 million. The stark contrast suggests waning hype or lukewarm audience reception.
Furthermore, the early figures align closely with Black Adam’s performance, which earlier this year was considered a box office disappointment. Both showed signs of sluggish opening nights, raising eyebrows about the film’s prospects moving forward.