Michael Keaton’s Batman will be shown using a new version of his iconic Batwing in the upcoming The Flash movie. The vehicle shown in Tim Burton’s 1989 film ended up being destroyed by the end so if the new information is to be believed, the Dark Knight will have more screen time using this updated design of the air combat vehicle.
Even amid the ongoing overhaul at WDB with the DC multimedia franchise – the studio hasn’t slacked in promoting its upcoming slate of DC Films from the old era which includes The Flash. While a minority of DCEU fans have questioned the relevance of watching 2023’s speedster flick helmed by director Andy Muschietti, the movie still remains on fans’ watchlist, especially since attracting rave-worthy audience test screening scores.
Adding to the growing anticipation, Warner Bros. has begun releasing merchandise like apparel featuring the speedster whilst also teasing the movie’s Flashpoint-Esque plot. But DC Film aficionados were more interested in the Batwing toy featuring action figures of Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen and Michael Keaton’s Dark Knight. Readers can check it out below.
“Why didn’t anyone tell me he had one of those things!”
It seems THE FLASH merchandise is hitting store shelves. Here’s your look at the Batwing matching our description earlier this month.
Thank you @EpicFilmGuys for spotting this⚡️ pic.twitter.com/jGuaVpNuss
— The Flash Film News (@FlashFilmNews) December 30, 2022
Let’s just say the Batwing has more screen time than the Batmobile
— The Flash Film News (@FlashFilmNews) December 30, 2022
It appears The Flash movie apparel will be hitting store shelves soon pic.twitter.com/aZG2XpHBis
— The Flash Film News (@FlashFilmNews) December 30, 2022
On first look, fans of the 1989 Batman movie would be quick to spot that the Batwing design shares a resemblance to the original but has new features with a sleeker body. In addition, the fan account which regularly posts updates regarding The Flash movie has also teased more encounters of batman with the Batwing rather than the Batmobile.
Earlier during the filming of the project, leaked stills offered the first look at Ben Affleck’s Batfleck using the Batcycle. But it remains to be seen if the caped crusader will be shown using a humungous batmobile like the version portrayed in Zack Snyder’s Justice League.
Warner Bros. has faced several hurdles in promoting The Flash movie due to Ezra Miller’s antics but luckily, the new regime’s leaders, chairpersons Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have managed to shift the project’s course from facing a situation like Batgirl’s cancellation and are finally making strides in presenting a new trailer for the movie. In fact, the studio will be showcasing brand-new footage from The Flash at the annual NFL championship on February 12, 2023. This studio has not used the platform to promote their movies since 2006.
The Flash arrives in theaters on June 16, 2023.
