The long-awaited sequel to The Flash is said to be in the works, pending the success of the first film at the box office. Despite numerous setbacks and production issues, The Flash movie is finally hitting theaters ahead of a planned DC Universe reboot. While the prospect of a second installment has remained uncertain, reports from The Wrap suggest that the script for The Flash 2 has already been completed by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, the writer behind Aquaman. However, the fate of the sequel ultimately hinges on the film's ability to reach the same level of success as The Batman, which grossed $770 million worldwide. If The Flash 2 does come to fruition, it could potentially break away from the DC Universe and exist as a standalone story, similar to The Batman - Part 2 and Joker: Folie à Deux.
Will The Flash Be A Box Office Success?
Despite early estimates suggesting a $70 million domestic opening, The Flash movie may still have a chance to match The Batman's box office success, if it can perform well overseas. While The Batman debuted to $128.5 million domestically, Aquaman ultimately had a larger global box office due to its strong international performance. The Flash will need to have strong legs if it opens closer to Aquaman than The Batman, especially considering its current 70% Rotten Tomatoes score compared to The Batman's 85%. Ultimately, the success of The Flash will depend on how it performs both domestically and overseas. For instance, Aquaman brought in over $813 million outside of the United States alone.
The Flash is said to have a budget of approximately $200 million, which is roughly the same budget as The Batman. This is why the studio has set its sights on The Batman's box office success as a benchmark for The Flash. A follow-up to The Batman was announced shortly after its theatrical release, so it's probable that the decision to make a sequel to The Flash will be made soon after the film's box office numbers are finalized.
