4 DC Movies You Ought to Watch Before Watching The Flash

Essential DC Movies to Watch Before the release of The Flash: Soon, The Flash will be speeding into our screens, so it’s time to get ready for a multiverse adventure. That obviously means you should watch a few more films before going to the theater.

To help you get ready for The Flash, we’ve included the essential DC films that you ought to watch before the release. They discuss General Zod, Batman, and Barry Allen, so you won’t need much time to catch up (no pun intended) for the newest movie.

Additionally, our guide has no spoilers whatsoever, allowing you to start reading without worrying about those bothersome story points. Look at the information below for all you need to know.

1. Justice League

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice introduced Ezra Miller’s Flash for the first time, but Justice League is all you really need to see to learn about Barry Allen. To be clear, the Snyder Cut is not truly canon; it is the theatrical release, not Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

Barry is properly introduced in Justice League; the sequence with his father is critical to understanding Barry’s motivation to save his mother in The Flash. The Scarlet Speedster also works with Ben Affleck’s Batman; their friendship is another essential element of the new DC film. Barry will also face off against the evil Steppenwolf and run into Superman on his mission to save the Earth.

2. Man of Steel

Barry accidentally visits an alternate dimension in The Flash where superheroes do not exist. He’s also managed to show up just as General Zod, played by Michael Shannon, makes contact with Earth. The main enemy of Man of Steel is Zod, a Kryptonian commander who engages Henry Cavill’s Superman in a fierce fight that nearly wipes out Metropolis.

Man of Steel is a must-watch if you want a refresher on Zod’s goals for Earth and what transpired when he and Superman clashed. Additionally, it will be made obvious why Barry and Bruce Wayne in The Flash so severely need the assistance of Sasha Calle’s Supergirl since Zod is a powerful adversary.

3. Batman and 4. Batman Returns

Knowing Michael Keaton’s Batman’s history as the Caped Crusader is crucial because he plays a significant role in The Flash. In Batman, Keaton faces up against Jack Nicholson’s Joker, while in Batman Returns, he faces off against Danny DeVito’s Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman.

Although Keaton’s Batman in The Flash is far older than the one in the Tim Burton films (and he’s retired, too), reviewing his prior exploits will help you grasp this iteration of the Dark Knight.

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