12 Key Easter Eggs in The Flash

By now, friends who have been following the movie The Flash (2023) are well aware of its disappointing box office performance. However, as a fan of DC superheroes, I want to assure everyone that The Flash is truly an enjoyable superhero movie, with the exception of its visual effects. Argentinian director Andrés Muschietti, known for his work on the 2017 and 2019 movies It, has once again delivered a captivating piece for the audience.

As a DC Extended Universe (DCEU) movie, it naturally features a variety of Easter eggs and cameos from several iconic DC characters, which add an extra touch of excitement to the movie.

Here are 12 key Easter eggs in The Flash:

1 Wonder Woman and Superman Make a Cameo

Previously, there were rumors that Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman and Henry Cavill's Superman had their roles cut from The Flash. However, Gadot does make an appearance in the movie, rescuing Batman on a bridge. Henry Cavill also appears in a flashback, which might be his final portrayal of Superman in the DCEU.

2 The Flash's Speed Force

The Flash's incredible speed serves as the foundation of the multiverse. In the movie, The Flash uses his speed force to glimpse into his past, showcasing the history of the DCEU.

3 Movie Posters in Barry's (The Flash) Bedroom

After traveling back in time, Barry enters an alternate version of his own bedroom. On the walls, there are numerous movie posters, including I Am Legend, Inception, and Pacific Rim, all distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Additionally, there's a poster of the 2002 movie Scooby-Doo, which marks James Gunn's first Hollywood movie involvement as a screenwriter.

4 Battle of Metropolis from Man of Steel (2013)

During the Battle of Metropolis in Man of Steel (2013), Barry is present in the city but, feeling overwhelmed by his newfound powers, chooses not to help Superman.

5 Batman from the 1989 Movie

With Michael Keaton's return as Batman in The Flash, the classic score from the 1989 Batman movie also makes an appearance. Another Easter egg related to the 1989 Batman movie is the presence of the Joker's bag.

6 "Flashpoint" Comic Reference

While the entire backdrop of The Flash is based on the "Flashpoint" comic, the movie directly references a specific storyline from the source material. In the movie, Barry (The Flash) attempts to regain his powers by having Batman electrocute him while strapped to a chair, mirroring a similar situation in the comic.

7 DC's Spherical Multiverse

During the climactic scenes of The Flash, numerous different DC universes are showcased from the multiverse. These universes are depicted as colorful spheres, a nod to the way DC has portrayed the multiverse concept.

8 Christopher Reeve’s Superman Cameo

In The Flash, the collision of multiple universes provides the most cameos in the movie, drawing from various past DC works. One of the universes affected by Barry's timeline interference is the 1978 Superman, with Christopher Reeve making an appearance.

9 Nicolas Cage's Superman

Nicolas Cage was once set to portray Superman in a movie that ultimately got canceled for various reasons. In The Flash, Cage finally gets his chance to be Superman.

10 Adam West’s Batman and George Reeves’ Superman

The 1960s Batman portrayed by Adam West and the 1950s Superman portrayed by George Reeves also make appearances in The Flash. Their presence serves as both a homage and a continuation of their legacies.

11 Director Andrés Muschietti’s Cameo

In the final minutes of the movie, when The Flash returns to his perceived timeline to attend his father's court hearing, he snatches a hot dog from a reporter outside the courthouse. That reporter happens to be none other than The Flash director, Andrés Muschietti himself.

12 George Clooney’s Batman

The Flash's biggest surprise comes in the final cameo. After Barry returns to what he believes is his timeline, he receives a call from Bruce Wayne. When Barry arrives at the parked car outside the courthouse, it's not Ben Affleck who steps out to greet him but George Clooney.

Do you like The Flash? How about the Argentinian director, Andrés Muschietti? I'm also curious about why The Flash performed so poorly at the box office. Follow me and leave a comment, sharing your thoughts on The Flash and your insights into its underperformance.

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