The Flash, a DC film, was leaked on Twitter and garnered nearly 2 million views while it was online. Starring Ezra Miller as the titular character, The Flash explores the concept of the multiverse and balances a grand narrative with a deeply emotional journey for Barry Allen as he tries to save his mother. Despite the inclusion of notable actors such as Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton as Batman, Sasha Calle as Supergirl, and more, The Flash did not achieve the success it was anticipated to. Adding to its challenges, the entire movie was leaked on Twitter. According to The Direct, the leaked version of The Flash, which runs for 2 hours and 24 minutes, was uploaded by user @BriYoshFR. However, the account has been suspended and the film has been removed from the platform after accumulating 1.7 million views. The leak occurred on Sunday, June 25, and remained accessible for eight hours before being taken down at 1 PM ET.
Why The Flash Twitter Leak Is So Bad For The Movie
The Flash had a dismal opening in the DCEU, earning only $55 million domestically, making it one of the worst openings in the franchise's history. Despite high anticipation and positive reviews from celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Jaden Smith, and Stephen King, the movie failed to meet box office expectations. Even James Gunn, DC Studios' creative chief, considered it one of the best superhero movies ever made. However, The Flash's performance fell far below expectations, putting it on track to become one of the biggest box office flops in history, considering its disappointing earnings and high production costs. Adding to its woes, The Flash experienced a significant drop in box office revenue during its second weekend, comparable to the poorly received film Morbius, which grossed only $75 million domestically.
The Twitter leak of The Flash, which garnered 1.7 million views, significantly reduces the film's prospects at the box office. This leak adds to a series of damaging leaks that have plagued the movie, including the unveiling of secrets and flaws like subpar CGI and controversial multiverse cameos, which were exposed prior to the film's theatrical release. The Flash has been unable to recover from these earlier leaks, and the recent Twitter leak serves as the fatal blow to the film's success.