Get Ready for the Multiversal Journey: The 7 Essential Movies Before ‘The Flash’

Brace yourselves, because the Scarlet Speedster is coming to Argentine theaters in The Flash! Before Barry Allen takes us on a shocking journey through alternate realities and multiverses, it’s time to review seven DC Universe movies not to be missed to complete this exciting story directed by Andrés Muschietti.

With these seven must-see movies, you’ll be ready to enter the world of The Flash. From the origin of Superman in “Man of Steel” to the epic encounters between Batman and other heroes in “Batman Returns” and “Batman Vs Superman”, each of these films will immerse you in the rich DC Cinematic Universe.

The man of Steel

One of the films that laid the foundations for understanding the background of the Flash is “Man of Steel”, the first chapter of the Zack Snyder’s DC universe. In this tape, we first meet Henry Cavill as Superman, who is facing General Zod, another surviving Kryptonian. Interestingly, Zod will also be the villain in Barry’s alternate reality, a reality where Superman never existed.

Batman

In the same alternate universe, Barry will meet a very different Bruce Wayne from the one he knows. This is the Batman played by Michael Keaton, reprising his role after more than thirty years. To fully enjoy this long-awaited return of the Dark Knight, it is essential to see “Batman” (1989) directed by Tim Burton.

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Batman returns

Along with the 1989 film, its sequel, ‘Batman Returns’ (1992), also directed by Tim Burton, must be seen. Although many years have passed on The Flash since the events of these films, it’s important to understand where character development left off and how it affected the building of this cinematic universe.

Batman versus Superman

He Keaton’s Batman He’s not the only one to appear on The Flash. Ben Affleck plays the Dark Knight whom Barry met in his reality. This Batman made his first appearance in “Batman Vs Superman” when he faced the Last Son of Krypton. Indeed, in this film, Barry has a brief cameo, marking his first appearance in the DC Cinematic Universe.

League of Justice

The first film in which Barry had a leading role was ‘Justice League’. Directed by Joss Whedon and released in 2017, this film came under intense criticism from fans despite bringing together all the DC heroes. In addition to the Flash, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Cyborg also appear, making up the iconic team of the Justice League.

Snyder Cut of Justice League

The Snyder Cut is an alternate version of the original Justice League. Zack Snyder started directing the film, but left the project due to a personal tragedy. However, thanks to the fervent campaign of his followers, its full version was released on HBO Max in 2021.

This version modifies some aspects of the 2017 film and provides a more complete experience consistent with Snyder’s original vision. Watch the Snyder Cut before The Flash it will help you better understand the tone and background of some characters that may appear in the film.

Justice League: the time paradox

THE The last movie to see before diving into The Flash is “Justice League: The Time Paradox” (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox). This animated film also adapts the events of Flashpoint, just like the new Flash episode.

It is the perfect complement for those fans who want to familiarize themselves with the story and discover the differences between the two versions. It will also give you a greater understanding of the impact Flashpoint can have on the DC universe.

Also, the journey would not be complete without the participation of the Justice League in “Justice League” and the Snyder Cut, where the Flash begins to play a key role. And to fully understand the events of Flashpoint, both in film and comics, “Justice League: The Time Paradox” is essential.

So make sure you have some popcorn and your super speed ready, because The Flash will take you on an unforgettable journey through alternate realities. and multiverses. These films will give you a solid foundation to fully enjoy the story and appreciate the many nods and cameos that pay homage to DC’s rich history in cinema.