Ezra Miller’s The Flash Budget Reportedly More Than Both Gal Gadot Wonder Woman Movies Combined
The highly anticipated DC movie, The Flash, has finally had its budget revealed, and it comes as no surprise that it is quite expensive. The film has faced several delays leading up to its theatrical release, along with some controversies involving its lead star. Despite these challenges, excitement for the movie, led by Ezra Miller, has been building in recent weeks, particularly due to positive reviews from critics following its premiere at CinemaCon. According to a Canadian report, The Flash boasts a budget of approximately $220 million, making it one of the most costly movies ever produced by DC. It currently ranks as the sixth-highest budgeted film under the DC banner.
To date, Justice League still holds the record for the most expensive DC movie with a budget of $300 million. However, a recent tweet suggests that The Flash may potentially surpass this record, making it the most expensive DC film to date. The budget for The Flash including marketing campaigns reportedly crosses the combined budget of both Wonder Woman movies.
The Flash Crosses The Budget of Wonder Woman 1 And Wonder Woman 2 Combined
Erza Miller starrer The Flash, which aims to bridge the previous era of the DC Universe with the vision of new co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, has always been a significant undertaking. According to a recent report from CBC, and a speculative tweet, the movie’s budget is estimated to be $330 million, including a substantial marketing campaign. This budget surpasses previous DC Studios films like Wonder Woman 1984, which had a budget of $200 million, and the original Wonder Woman with a budget of $120 million, combined.
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The real budget for The Flash including a VERY expansive marketing campaign is closer to $330 million
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) June 3, 2023
It also exceeds the initial budget of Black Adam, which started at $190 million but increased to $260 million due to reshoots. Currently, Justice League holds the title for the most expensive DC movie with a budget of $300 million.
In an interview with Paul Austerberry, the production designer, he emphasizes the film’s importance for Warner Bros. Austerberry states,
“We’re designing these things and designing the film for the big screen; this is a big screen, movie-going experience. I hope most people see it on the big screen… This kind of movie is made for the multiplex. It’s made for the big spectacle.”
The report also mentions that the film had been delayed from its planned release in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Warner Bros. Discovery, the studio behind the movie, intends for it to be a cinematic experience.
Will The Flash Be Able To Redeem DCEU At The Box Office?
The Flash’s substantial budget comes as no surprise considering the anticipated inclusion of numerous cameos and a vast array of visual effects, befitting the Scarlet Speedster’s Multiverse-sized adventure led by Ezra Miller. In a previous statement, The Flash editor Paul Machliss hinted at the utilization of cutting-edge technology to bring multiple versions of the same actor to the screen, setting it apart from other films that have explored similar concepts.
With the tremendous hype surrounding the movie and the weighty expectations that accompany its expensive budget, there is immense pressure for The Flash to make a strong showing at the box office. However, the nostalgic appeal of Michael Keaton’s return as Batman, combined with references to the expansive DC Multiverse and the positive reception of Miller’s performance in the face of controversy, might provide a significant boost to propel The Flash to the top of the box office charts.
The Flash premiers on June 16, 2023.
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Source: The Direct
