While The Flash movie barely involves characters from the Snyderverse – the film still [MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD] has a major nod to the DCEU with Aquaman’s (Jason Momoa) cameo being one of them. However, the nature of Arthur Curry’s appearance in the film’s post-credits has irked many fans, especially Zack Snyder‘s avid followers.
Aquaman is trending on Twitter and not for a good reason as the leaked post-credits scene from The Flash has divided the DCU fandom once again. While Warner Bros. Discovery continues to take down the leaked clips, several videos have sadly surfaced on social media due to the preview screenings.
The scene in question shows Aquaman in his civilian identity as Arthur Curry and is shown having a conversation with Barry Allen (Ezra Miller). Insider CWGST was the first to share accurate details on the post-credit sequence which shows a Drunk Arthur finding out from Barry, “You’re telling me there are different Batmen? What about me?”. To which the speedster replies, “You’re the same furry, friendly guy”. Apparently, in Michael Keaton‘s universe, Arthur is a dog.
Unfortunately, the post-credit did not stick the landing for many as it appears to be one of the most criticized elements. Even DCU fans who found The Flash movie entertaining and tout it as an “AMAZING DC comic book movie” like film reviewer Cris Parker has also noted it is a “pretty useless post-credit”. The problem for Snyderverse fans appears to be how Arthur Curry is showcased as a drunken mumbling character—some shared shots of the Atlantis King from Snyder’s adaptation as a better iteration.
DCEU fans are displeased by Aquaman being a drunken mess in post-credits
A few like IGN’s Jim Vejvoda subtly argued that Arthur Curry was introduced by Snyder as a character who regularly indulges in alcoholism. In fact, Zack Snyder’s Justice League introduces Arthur Curry in a similar fashion though the only difference is The Flash’s Aquaman shows him black-out drunk sleeping it off on the streets. All in all, it is clear the post-credits sequence has divided the fandom, as seen in the reactions below.
The Flash post credit scene is cringe af
MCU 2.0 pic.twitter.com/ePGLX7XWoY
— GHOST-2099 Ω REBEL MOON🌒 (@SimonRiley2099) June 7, 2023
That leaked Flash scene with Aquaman is embarrassing. Throw that whole universe in the garbage.
— PiScEs27 AKA: Gandalf's Apprentice (@Josh2Gud4U) June 7, 2023
Despite The Flash’s weak post credit scene, let's not forget Zack Snyder's amazing portrayal of Aquaman. Snyder's version was intense, powerful, and left a lasting impression. He gave the character depth and complexity that was unmatched, delivering a memorable version of Aquaman pic.twitter.com/JcGJA0MjrX
— Feras (@FerasLuthor) June 7, 2023
#DiesOfCringe #Aquaman drunk scene. pic.twitter.com/EcFt9cBuEF
— Robert Carlin (@rcarlin1979) June 7, 2023
So Aquaman is trending for reasons I'll leave to those who don't care about spoilers to discover for themselves. But I just want to remind ppl this is how Zack Snyder introduced the character in BVS: pic.twitter.com/ZsVpr0cxFD
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) June 7, 2023
Aquaman immediately before this scene btw https://t.co/bNqd5SqmKB pic.twitter.com/MIgSTmlzWw
— KS #DeathstrokeNetflix #MakeTheNewGodsMovie (@KobeSpurlock) June 7, 2023
After the scenes I’ve seen and terrible post credit scene I think il wait and watch it online in a better quality version dayum what a miss #TheFlashMovie #theflash https://t.co/ckdrvACSd6
— ✦💫𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝐵𝑜𝑦𝑊𝒉𝑜 😎✦ (@FutureBoyWho2) June 7, 2023
It’s scary how many people can’t dissect the difference between Aquaman’s drinking in ZSJL compared to that AC scene in the flash where he’s a stumbling drunk falling into a puddle and blowing bubbles. One is done for character development, the other is done to make idiots laugh. https://t.co/JekEwEZoSj
— Leonidas (@Signs2323) June 7, 2023
sad this has to be said but… Zack Snyder's Aquaman >>>>>>>> Joss Whedon's, James Gunn's & DCEU 2.0's Aquaman pic.twitter.com/UhcWi7Ttws
— E.💀🏳️🌈 RIP DCEU🌹🪦 (@SnyderCastle) June 7, 2023
Watch that scene and the Flash post credit scene and tell me with a straight face that they are same character https://t.co/EigHTeZKWY
— zαcк (@hellblazzrr) June 7, 2023
No way people are getting offended over that Flash post credit scene 💀. Mind you this still is from the first Aquaman film… pic.twitter.com/V1v0enE3Oi
— i am invincible in these sunglasses (@pageitchy) June 7, 2023
But they naver made him be the butt of the joke. Camp can coexist with solid characters. Camp =/= making Aquaman the butt of the joke like the Flash post credit scene making him be black-out drunk sleeping on the streets.
— Joe (@FilmsJos) June 7, 2023
The post credit scene in #TheFlash isn’t important. Everyone needs to chill. Damn. pic.twitter.com/0lflzvmcOq
— Cory Sims (@CorySims7) June 7, 2023
i feel its important to point out that aquaman is trending because a post-credit scene showing him being drunk and falling into a puddle like a cartoon character has leaked from the flash movie and not a cool scene that would actually hype anyone for a certain sequel this year pic.twitter.com/EGCcS39KLd
— Rich Bateman 🦇 (@richbateman87) June 7, 2023
I don't mind Aquaman drunk, I just don't like it when he's too drunk like laying on the floor. Everyone gets drunk once and a while, you should've saw me on 2021 New Years Eve pic.twitter.com/KrV4unzRZd
— Axel Droga (@AxelRDroga) June 8, 2023
Regardless of this being factually incorrect, Aquaman is not shown as a bumbling, drunken bum, even in his solo movie. Hence him driving his dad home after the bar scene.
Gunn is happy to destroy the character and Momoa seems not to care. https://t.co/7gJpmu0nS0 pic.twitter.com/4DEwOdO42f
— Clay Spaceman (@ClaySpaceman) June 7, 2023
A) no that’s from JL, BvS is a scuba cam video
B) in JL that’s after Arthur just saved a man from dying at sea
C) in neither scene is Arthur portrayed as a bumbling drunk that can’t walk a straight line…even in Aquaman he can’t actually get drunk cuz he’s half Atlantean https://t.co/pihe7PxqmS pic.twitter.com/G1RqzGTSTh
— A. J. (@AJ__Schaefer) June 8, 2023
The Flash also had a Ben Affleck’s Batman credits scene where Bruce Wayne in the Dark Knight attire sans his cowl pops up on a monitor as he says, “You have to find us, Barry! Find us!”. The scene ends with Barry uttering, “Oh, fu-“. Unfortunately, the sequence was left in the editing bay since it would have likely been a setup for a Crisis on Infinite Earths though that is a thing of the past as James Gunn‘s DCU takes the spotlight.
The Flash will arrive in theaters on June 13.
