Those wondering “Do I need to watch Justice League before The Flash?” will find the answer here. Here’s a breakdown of which movies you should watch before the new Flash movie.
Do I have to watch Justice League and other DC movies before The Flash?
No, you can watch The Flash as a standalone movie and still understand the story. However, it is recommended that you watch Justice League for the introduction of Ezra Miller’s Flash character.
While there will be a quick refresher during the movie for those unfamiliar with The Flash character, it might be worth watching the non-Snyder cut version of Justice League to get more details. In Justice League, The Flash introduces himself to Bruce Wayne, demonstrates his abilities, and provides more information on his backstory. We also see the speedy hero in action as he fights together with the other Justice League members.
Those who want to go one step further can also watch Man of Steel, the first Henry Cavill Superman film. Why is this relevant? Well, The Flash will see the events of that Superman movie played out again, albeit with some significant changes and twists. To fully appreciate the changes, you might want to watch Man of Steel.
With Michael Keaton reprising his role as the Caped Crusader, watching Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) is also a good option, if you can squeeze them into your watch schedule.
Finally, there’s Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. This movie’s introduction explores the events of Man of Steel from the perspective of Bruce Wayne, who desperately tries to save people from the destruction being caused by Superman’s battle. The movie also features an appearance by The Flash, when he appears to warn Bruce Wayne of an upcoming tragedy.
For more The Flash content, check out our review of the movie which we called “an epic time travel adventure.” Also, here are the box office predictions for the movie.
