The Flash Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 13, 2023

The Flash

Release Date: Friday, June 16, 2023 Theaters

Director: Andy Muschietti

Starring: Ezra Miller • Kiersey Clemons • Ray Fisher • Ben Affleck • Michael Keaton

PG-13 Action N/A

4.28 / 5.0

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

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Who stars in The Flash – Cast List

Ezra Miller
... Barry Allen / The Flash

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
K
Kiersey Clemons
... Iris West

For Worse, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
R
Ray Fisher
... Victor Stone / Cyborg

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
Ben Affleck
... Batman / Bruce Wayne

The RIP, The Account 2
Michael Keaton
... Batman / Bruce Wayne

What Is Life Worth, Spider-Man: Homecoming
S
Sasha Calle
... Supergirl

The RIP, In the Summers
M
Maribel Verdú
... Barry Allen’s Mother

Raymond & Ray, Pan's Labyrinth
Ron Livingston
... Barry Allen's Father

Parkland, The Conjuring

Who is making The Flash – Crew List

A look at The Flash behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Andy Muschietti last helmed IT: Welcome to Derry (series) and IT. The film's writer Christina Hodson last penned Bumblebee and Unforgettable.

Director: Andy Muschietti
Screenwriter: Christina Hodson
Producer: Charles Roven

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: DC Studios

Production – What we know about the The Flash

Key Facts

It director Andy Muschietti will oversee the movie and has enlisted Christina Hodson (Bumblebee) to write the screenplay (Variety, 11/26/19).
This comic book/plot storyline creates an alternate reality for his Justice League - our edit: could be played by different actors (Deadline.com, 7/22/17).
The title is reference to a plot line in the comic books (Deadline.com, 7/22/17).
Dope director Rick Famuyiwa left the project as it headed toward a March 2017 production start date. The departure of Famuyiwa will likely delay the movie’s start of production and release as Ezra Miller has a commitment in July (Hollywood Reporter, 10/31/16).
Cyborg is transformed in a science experiment into a half-man, half-machine hero. He will appear in the film (Variety, 8/16/16).
Seth Grahame-Smith was attached to direct the film, but is leaving over "creative differences" (Hollywood Reporter, 4/29/16).
The movie project has a story treatment from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Based on the comic book "The Flash" created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2023

Completed

Changed The Flash movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Prepping for a spring-summer shoot in England.

Oct 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Warner Bros. is pushing back the start of filming, per Variety. The script is still being tweaked.

Jan 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Joby Harold doing a rewrite on the script.

Oct 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Director Rick Famuyiwa has parted ways with the studio over "creative differences," may delay start of production (set for March 2017) and release.

Aug 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The film will begin shooting this year in London.

Jun 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Just weeks after Warner Bros. parted ways with Seth Grahame-Smith, Rick Famuyiwa is now on-board to direct.

Oct 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Seth Grahame-Smith is in negotiations to direct and write comic book movie based on the iconic DC property.

Apr 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller attached to write the script.

Aug 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jul 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Sources tell Hollywood Reporter that a tentative plan has The Flash scheduled for 2016.

Feb 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of violence and action, some strong language and partial nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Flash
Language: English

The Flash Trailers and Clips

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The Flash Release Date: When was the film released?

The Flash was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, June 16 , 2023. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Elemental, The Blackening and Extraction 2.

The Flash Digital Release Date

The Flash is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.