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Man of Steel
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
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OUT NOWReleased 13 June 2023
What to watch before The Flash
13 titles · 30h 42m to catch up
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30h 42mRuntime
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Recommended route 13 titles · 30h 42m
These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for The Flash.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Features Batman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before The Flash.
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Suicide Squad
Features The Flash earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before The Flash.
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Wonder Woman
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
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Justice League
Features Batman and The Flash earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before The Flash.
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Aquaman
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
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Shazam!
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
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Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
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Wonder Woman 1984
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
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Zack Snyder's Justice League
Features Batman and The Flash earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before The Flash.
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The Suicide Squad
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Black Adam
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Flash.
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Available since 13 June 2023. Open the title page for its synopsis, cast, trailer, and place in the wider DC catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch everything before The Flash?
No. This 13 titles route collects useful context, but the labels explain which connections are direct and which are broader background. You can shorten it to suit your familiarity with this continuity.
How long does it take to catch up before The Flash?
The complete route currently takes 30h 42m, or about 4.4 weeks at seven hours per week. Change the weekly figure above for an estimate based on your own pace.
What order should I watch these titles in?
The route follows the catalogue’s suggested story sequence. Direct predecessors come first, followed by earlier continuity context and clearly separated background from other adaptations.
Will this guide change after the release?
The deadline and countdown switch automatically to an out-now catch-up view after the recorded release date. Recommendations can also change when confirmed story information or new catalogue entries establish a clearer connection.
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