‘The Flash’ closes at $9.7m on Thursday night, projected to make over $75m by weekend. Details here

Warner Bros DC movie – The Flash – settled for $9.7 million for Thursday night after showtimes began at 3PM. The Warner Bros DC movie, as per reports, pulled in 47 per cent men over 25, 29 per cent men under 25, 17 per cent women over 25 and 7 per cent women under 25. Although it surpasses expectations, The Flash falls slightly short of Sony's Venom's performance in 2018.

It pulled a significant diversity with 35 per cent Caucasian, Hispanic and 32 per cent Latino, 20 per cent Blacks and 9 per cent Asians.

Despite a low critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, The Flash opens with a strong $80 million. Early audience reviews indicate positive ratings, with 4 stars and a 60 per cent recommend for general audiences, and 3 1/2 stars and 57 per cent recommend for kids under 12, although Thursday night reviews may be biased due to fan enthusiasm.


In a similar comparison, Wonder Woman had an impressive Thursday night box office of $11m, all thanks to high anticipation and a female lead as well as Gal Gadot’s charisma.

The Flash is projected to earn between $70 – $75 million over the weekend. However, if it follows the gross patterns of Doctor Strange and Venom, with tonight's performance accounting for around 30 per cent of its total Friday and preview earnings, The Flash could potentially reach the $80 million mark or even higher. For reference, Venom debuted with $80.2 million in the U.S./Canada, while Doctor Strange achieved $85 million.

FAQs

When was “The Flash” released in theatres?
It made its debut on June 16, 2023.

Has any other DC film released this year, other than “The Flash”?
It marks this year’s second DC release, following Shazam: Fury of the Gods.