Andy Muschietti, director of the DC Extended Universe film The Flash, attributes the film's box office failure to a lack of broad appeal. Speaking to Radio Tu, and as translated by Variety, Muschietti stated the film didn't connect with all four quadrants—a term referring to the key demographic groups (males under 25, males over 25, females under 25, and females over 25) necessary for a blockbuster's success. He explained that a $200 million budget necessitates widespread appeal, even reaching audiences outside the typical superhero fanbase. Muschietti noted that, based on private conversations, many people, particularly women, lacked familiarity or interest in the Flash character. This, he suggests, created significant headwinds for the film. His comments acknowledge other contributing factors to The Flash's underperformance, including negative critical reception, CGI concerns, and its position within a dissolving film universe. Despite this, Muschietti remains involved with DC, reportedly slated to direct The Brave and the Bold, a Batman film within the rebooted DC Universe.
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