I’m fascinated watching James Gunn build this new DC Universe with films like Superman and Supergirl. It really feels like the old vision, the ‘Snyderverse’, is fading away, and honestly, it leaves a lot of storylines hanging. Zack Snyder had such ambitious plans to create a massive, interconnected superhero world, but after a decade, it ended up being more disappointing than anything – a really frustrating experience for fans like me who were hoping for a huge crossover event.
Even now, fans are still puzzled by some parts of the movie. One particularly confusing scene shows Batman having a dream where the Flash from the future warns him about Superman. While this seemed to hint at the events of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the specifics of the dream remain one of the most bizarre and unexplained moments in DC movie history, and superhero films in general.
Batman v. Superman’s Flash Scene Is Still Confusing 10 Years Later
One of the most puzzling scenes in superhero movie history happens when Ben Affleck’s Batman gets a strange message from the future. While at his desk, he’s suddenly visited by The Flash (Ezra Miller), who appears in a burst of light. The Flash quickly delivers a series of confusing warnings, ending with the baffling statement: “You’ve always been right about him!”
This message is the core reason Batman keeps fighting Superman, as he thinks it was about the Kryptonian hero. But even ten years after the movie Batman v. Superman came out, the full meaning of the warning remains a mystery. Fans are still trying to understand what the Flash was really trying to tell Bruce Wayne, especially as they look at Zack Snyder’s original vision for the DC Universe.
It’s possible the Flash was referring to Superman, as the director has hinted at plans for an evil Superman in future movies. One idea is that the Flash went back in time to make sure Batman killed Superman, as intended. However, this creates a problem because the Flash later realizes he’s traveled further into the past than he originally thought. If his goal was to get Batman to fight Superman, then arriving at this specific moment would have been perfect.
It’s also possible the Flash wasn’t referring to Superman at all. If that’s true, it creates a lot of unanswered questions that likely won’t be addressed. Many fans are puzzled why Barry didn’t clearly explain what he meant to Bruce. If it wasn’t Superman, it’s odd he kept the person or thing a secret. Plus, his final message to Bruce feels redundant, as Bruce already appeared to be taking the necessary steps before receiving it.
Ultimately, Zack Snyder might have been able to resolve all the mysteries surrounding this scene. However, it remains confusing so early in the development of the cinematic universe – only two movies in. Though fans now have a clearer understanding of his original vision, it’s still apparent that .
What Zack Snyder Meant to Do With the Future Flash
Even after ten years, the true meaning of the Flash’s message in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice remains a mystery. However, the scene was clearly connected to Zack Snyder’s overall vision for the DC Extended Universe, which he finally revealed with Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The four-hour film concluded with a post-credits scene hinting at the story that could have been told in a potential sequel.
The story concludes in a dark, ruined future, devastated by an unknown disaster. Batman joins a team of survivors on a dangerous quest to try and rebuild their world. Among them is the Flash, wearing the same high-tech suit seen in Batman v. Superman. This confirms the timeline the Flash visited when he spoke to Bruce Wayne, though the full meaning of his warning remains a mystery.
Superman seems to have become more menacing, echoing his villainous portrayal in the Injustice comics. This strongly suggests a follow-up to the Justice League movie was planned, likely involving the rest of the team fighting against an evil Superman. However, the reason behind Superman’s turn to the dark side remains unknown.
Even though it would have been exciting to see Zack Snyder’s vision for the DC Universe continue, the franchise ultimately didn’t succeed. After a decade of disappointing movies and poor reviews, the DCEU was officially shut down and is being rebooted by James Gunn as the DCU. Looking back, it’s clear the franchise had problems from the start.
The Snyderverse Was a Mess From the Start
Despite the passion some DC fans have for the Snyderverse, moments like these highlight that it wasn’t likely to succeed against established franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead of satisfying fans, Snyder’s films often left them confused and frustrated. Although Snyder may have had a vision for resolving the many unanswered questions, his movies lost the audience’s interest long before that could happen.
Even with success, the Snyderverse wasn’t built for a long-term run like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It had a specific, complete story that only Zack Snyder fully understood. It’s unknown how the series would have evolved beyond his initial ideas for an ‘Injustice’ adaptation, or even if there were plans to continue it.
James Gunn’s vision for the DC Universe is proving to be a stronger foundation for the brand than the previous approach. It’s built to allow for long-term, expansive storytelling and, more importantly, it feels truer to the core of DC’s beloved comic book characters. The new DCU focuses on capturing what fans have always enjoyed about these characters in the original source material.
The DCU was set up for success from the start, more so than the DCEU ever was. While the DCEU definitely had its fans and connected with many people, it ultimately didn’t deliver the kind of shared cinematic universe that DC fans were hoping for – something comparable to Marvel’s.
Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is available to stream on HBO Max.
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