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The Flash is an upcoming superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Produced by DC Studios, Double Dream, and the Disco Factory, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is set to be the 13th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Christina Hodson, the film stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash, alongside a talented cast including Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Traue, and Michael Keaton. The story follows Barry Allen as he travels back in time to prevent his mother's murder, which leads to unintended consequences.

The development of a Flash film began in the late 1980s, with various writers and directors attached to the project until 2014. It was then reimagined as part of the DCEU, with Ezra Miller cast in the lead role. Over the years, multiple directors were associated with the film, but creative differences led to their departure. Finally, Andy Muschietti and Christina Hodson joined the project in July 2019, and pre-production commenced in January 2020. The film draws inspiration from the comic book storyline Flashpoint and incorporates several iconic DC Comics characters, including both Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton reprising their versions of Batman. Principal photography took place from April to October 2021 at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, as well as various locations across the United Kingdom.

The Flash is set to be released in the United States on June 16, 2023, after experiencing delays due to director changes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and post-production challenges.

For the visual effects in the film, Scanline VFX, DNEG, and Weta FX were involved in the production. The overall VFX supervision was handled by Bryan Hirota of Scanline VFX, with additional VFX supervisors Jan Krupp and Curtis Carlson. Andrew Lockley served as the VFX supervisor for DNEG. The film's production VFX supervisor is John 'D.J.' DesJardin, overseeing the integration of visual effects throughout the movie.

Fans of the Flash and superhero enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the release of this highly anticipated film, which promises to bring the beloved character to life on the big screen with stunning visual effects and an engaging storyline.