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\u201cThe Flash<\/span><\/a>\u201d underperformed expectations at the <\/span>box office<\/span><\/a> over the weekend, earning just $55 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

The superhero movie starring <\/span>Ezra Miller<\/span><\/a> is one of two films that kicked off the summer blockbuster season with ho-hum earnings, per a Variety report<\/a>. Pixar\u2019s \u201cElemental\u201d also had a poor showing, with just $29.5 million for its <\/span>debut<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Warner Bros. had a challenging time promoting the film due to controversies involving Miller in the months leading up to the release. The studio partially relied on word of mouth to publicize \u201cThe Flash\u201d and the inherent popularity of the superhero genre.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs a rule I don\u2019t care a lot for superhero movies, but this one is special. It\u2019s heartfelt, funny, and eye-popping,\u201d Stephen King tweeted of the film.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGuardian of the Galaxy\u201d director James Gunn said<\/a> the movie was \u201cprobably one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Flash\u201d was directed by Andy Muschietti. The plot follows Barry Allen, a.k.a. The Flash (Miller), as he travels back in time to prevent his mother\u2019s murder and inadvertently cracks open the DC multiverse. This paved the way for multiple character cameos throughout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a weak three-day opening for a superhero [film],\u201d David A. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research, said of the results. He went on to say that \u201cThe Flash\u201d could grow its numbers in the coming weeks like other superhero movies have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been similar openings that grew into big numbers,\u201d Gross said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, \u201cAnt-Man\u201d had a $57 million opening in 2015 but ended with $519 million worldwide. \u201cAquaman\u201d also had a slow start in 2018, with $67.4 million to open. It earned a whopping $1.15 billion globally over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After making headlines following multiple accusations of criminal activity, Miller entered treatment in August 2022. The star of \u201cThe Flash,\u201d who identifies as \u201cnon-binary,\u201d released a statement at the time.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\u201cHaving recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment,\u201d Miller\u2019s rep told Variety on the actor\u2019s behalf, as The Daily Wire previously <\/span>reported<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cI want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
Miller was previously arrested in Hawaii for disorderly conduct after allegedly throwing a chair at a woman. The actor was also accused by two parents of grooming their daughter since she was 12 years old.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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