Is The Flash Destined to Beat Black Adam at the Box Office?

The Flash is gearing up for one of DC's biggest undertakings in years, boasting an impressive ensemble of iconic superheroes on top of the titular character played by Ezra Miller. With Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton's Batman, Michael Shannon's General Zod, and the introduction of Sasha Calle's Supergirl, the movie's reported $200 million budget is not surprising. However, early projections suggest that The Flash's opening weekend box office numbers might be a cause for concern, with a $70 million domestic opening that is dangerously close to Black Adam's underwhelming $68 million debut. If The Flash hopes to avoid the same fate as Black Adam, it will need to maintain its momentum and draw audiences over an extended period.

Why The Flash Is Still Doing Better Than Black Adam's Opening Reception

The Flash has received much more positive reviews than Black Adam, which could give it an advantage at the box office. The film had multiple advanced screenings leading up to its release, which helped create a buzz and positive word-of-mouth. Currently, The Flash has a 69% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while Black Adam has a 38% score. While The Flash may have stronger legs than Black Adam, it still needs to make at least $450 million to break even, given its reported budget of at least $200 million.

A box office performance for The Flash similar to Black Adam would not bode well for DC. Ideally, the movie would perform closer to The Batman, which grossed $770 million worldwide after a $128.5 million domestic opening weekend. The worldwide reception of The Flash will ultimately determine the success of DC's major summer release.