Director Reveals Shocking Reason Behind Why 'The Flash' Failed at the Box Office

Despite its massive $200 million budget, 2023's The Flash was one of the biggest disappointments in the DC universe. Scoring only a 6.6 on IMDb, the film left audiences frustrated and underwhelmed. Now, director Andy Muschietti opens up about what went wrong, admitting that the movie failed to connect with a broad audience. Read on to uncover the truth behind The Flash's box office failure!

Warner Bros.' The Flash, released in 2023, is considered one of the biggest disappointments in recent years.

The film received a low rating of just 6.6 on IMDb and faced serious criticism when it was released.

In a program appearance, the film's director, Andy Muschietti, made striking remarks about its failure, stating that The Flash did not reach a broad audience.

He also admitted that both he and the producers at Warner Bros. were aware of this situation.

According to Muschietti, the character of The Flash is not as popular as other superheroes in the DC universe.

The famous director pointed out that many viewers didn't find the Flash character compelling enough, despite his efforts to connect with the audience.

This is considered one of the main reasons why the $200 million blockbuster struggled at the box office.