THE FLASH: Major New Details Have Been Revealed About The Movie's Surprise Lead Villain - SPOILERS

THE FLASH: Major New Details Have Been Revealed About The Movie's Surprise Lead Villain - SPOILERS

Some huge new details about The Flash main villain have been revealed, offering a slightly better idea of what to expect from this unexpected threat to the Fastest Man Alive. Find more details right here!

By JoshWilding - Mar 14, 2023 08:03 AM EST
Filed Under: The Flash
Source: Buzzfeed

Merchandise for The Flash has confirmed that Dark Flash will be the movie's main villain, though aside from his monstrous appearance, we really don't know what to expect from the character. 

We can deduce that the movie is pulling inspiration from both Dark Flash and Black Flash, creating an original baddie who will likely pursue Barry Allen through the Speed Force when he travels back in time. However, some official character details have offered a better idea of what fans can expect from the still very mysterious villain. 

Buzzfeed has shared a description revealed at the Abrin 2023 Toy Fair in Latin America, confirming Dark Flash "steals the [souls] of speedster heroes."

This lines up with the source material to some extent as Black Flash serves as a Grim Reaper who collects the souls of fallen speedsters. This interpretation also seems to be pulling from Dark Flash and even The Flash TV show's take on Black Flash (there, Zoom became the monster and was tasked with keeping errant speedsters in check). 

We're assuming this big screen take on the villain is a version of Barry Allen who is corrupted by the Speed Force, though the fact he wants to steal the Scarlet Speedster's soul suggests he might be a recurring threat throughout the story. 

Thus far, the movie's trailers have only really teased Michael Shannon's General Zod as an antagonist, with this Dark Flash kept under wraps aside from what we've seen courtesy of Funko Pops, action figures, and descriptions like this one. It's hard to say what the reason is for all this secrecy, though it's possible Warner Bros. just wants to maintain the surprise for fans. 

Alas, with the studio intending to screen The Flash at CinemaCon more than two months before it arrives in theaters, we expect major spoilers for the movie to start finding their way online as soon as April. 

The Flash races into theaters on June 16. 

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FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 3/14/2023, 8:30 AM
Watch this movie actually be good.
BuzzKillington
BuzzKillington - 3/14/2023, 9:04 AM
I'm in this for Batman more than Flash so spoilers for his arc are no problem
Matador
Matador - 3/14/2023, 9:12 AM
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 3/14/2023, 9:29 AM
Created a new villain
TheShape9859
TheShape9859 - 3/14/2023, 9:35 AM
Hopefully Ezra is wiped from existence in this movie and they kill off Barry Allen and bring in Wally West
gtabreaker
gtabreaker - 3/14/2023, 9:37 AM
Slotherin
Slotherin - 3/14/2023, 9:52 AM
So... confirming what we've all figured... the villain was Ezra all along
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 3/14/2023, 10:03 AM
@Slotherin - both on and off screen....
MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 3/14/2023, 10:18 AM
I'm dtill not watching this shit.
NoobNoob
NoobNoob - 3/14/2023, 10:45 AM
the dark flash is the keaton's universe flash
TheLight
TheLight - 3/14/2023, 11:44 AM
confirming Dark Flash "steals the [souls] of speedster heroes."


This lines up with the source material to some extent as Black Flash serves as a Grim Reaper who collects the souls of fallen speedsters.








So why not simply make Black Flash instead?

MotherFuckerJon
MotherFuckerJon - 3/14/2023, 1:15 PM
I was going to say watch this be the best CBM of the year...then I forgot we still get Guardians.
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 3/15/2023, 1:36 AM
@HydraB0b - gonna watch it and enjoy it but I agree with Feige on questioning if we need a third and fourth sequel. But they really serve as intros to new characters so there’s that.

Being that the Flash will be better
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 3/14/2023, 2:11 PM
If the Leaks are correct.....There is no "Lead" Villian. Just General Zod and bits & pieces of "Dark Flash"
comicsjunky
comicsjunky - 3/14/2023, 8:14 PM
This Flash has no soul!!
PapaSpank54
PapaSpank54 - 3/14/2023, 9:57 PM
God why does Flash always have to fight Evil Flash. He's got a really interesting rogues gallery.
KillerOfSaints
KillerOfSaints - 3/14/2023, 10:12 PM
The Top, Captain Cold, Heatwave, Mirror Master, Weather Wizard etc...and we get another crap replica Flash villain. Not even Zolomon or Eobard. Weak.
KingMob20
KingMob20 - 3/15/2023, 1:36 AM
A huge bench of rogues to pick from and they mash together 2 similar ideas to create an "original" villain. 🙄 Can't wait for the reboot of this character.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 3/15/2023, 2:49 AM
Dark Flash though was just, IIRC, Barry when he ended up connected to the Negative Speed Force after Thawne died by being shot by a disintegrating beam from iris during Joshua Williamson's run years ago. After RF's death his power source got mixed with Barry and Flash had to learn how to control this new power as he handled new threats like the debut of Bloodwork. (Who also made it to the show)

Dark Flash only stood out because of his darkened lightning trail, which the TV show also did once Bloodwork infected him with his blood to turn him into a slave. (Or "blood brother")

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