Synopsis:

This is a fan-edit of The Flash (2023), reimagined as a direct sequel to Batman Returns! This edit, titled Batman: Flashpoint, shifts the focus to Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne, giving us the Batman story we could have gotten in another universe.... In this version, Barry Allen is still an important character, but he takes on more of a co-starring role, propelling Bruce Wayne’s journey forward in a larger world. My hope is that fans of Batman Returns and Michael Keaton’s iconic portrayal will love how this edit highlights the Dark Knight’s unseen arc, with the Flash’s storyline enhancing, rather than overshadowing, Batman’s narrative of grief and letting go.

Intentions:

Originally, *Batman: Flashpoint* began as an attempt to create a fan-edit focused solely on Michael Keaton's Batman, turning *The Flash (2023)* into a full-blown Batman-centric film. However, as I worked on it, veryyy quickly realized that Barry Allen's story is essential to the narrative. The dynamic between both characters adds depth to the film, so instead of completely sidelining Barry, this edit intertwines both storylines. The result is a film that places equal weight on Bruce Wayne’s return and Barry’s journey. Set after *Zack Snyder’s Justice League* and *Batman Returns*, this edit creates a bridge between two iconic eras, blending their themes of grief. Because this edit runs with the continuity of ZSJL, The Flash already knows he can time travel, he’s just never pushed himself to his limits. Major cuts to the story were necessary to make this edit follow Bruce’s journey quicker. This included cutting the Dark Flash, Iris West, Batfleck, and many of the side characters as a whole.

Change List:

? Added a new opening scene showing the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents with the “Beautiful Lie” OST in the style of the BvS Opening ? Rescored Flash’s running scene to the brilliant “At the Speed of Force” OST from ZSJL. This was done to better incorporate the continuity of ZSJL and also because, let’s face it, it’s just a banger of an OST. ? Rescored Batman’s Death to the OST “Beautiful Lie”. ? Rescored the fight montage music between the 2 Flashes and Zods Army using OST’s from Man of Steel. ? Retooled footage from Batman Returns and incorporated AI Dialogue for both Bruce and Selina to setup where we leave Bruce before the events of Flashpoint ? Added Title Cards to indicate which Earth Barry Travels to in the movie (Ex. Earth 1, Earth 89, Etc.) ? Incorporated the Oppenheimer OST “Fusion” into several Batman scenes as I felt it fit t characters tone ? Re-inserted deleted scene in which Barry 1 talks to Barry 2 about why Batman retired ? Re-inserted deleted scene where Bruce and the Barrys set up the electric chair ? Incorporated the brilliantly made Batman Retirement flashback scene made by Dr.Flashpoint using AI Dialogue and retooled footage ? Re-scored the Kitchen fight scene to be the “I am Batman” OST ? Added a scene using retooled footage where Batman gets an alert that The Flash has entered his universe ? Added AI Voice lines to Barry to clean up the dialogue between Barry 2 and Bruce at times ? Added a flashback to Bruce’s advice to Barry during the final ChronoBowl scene ? Restored the original ending to the Flash in which Michael Keatons Batman would have stayed in Barry’s Universe and go on to lead the Justice League ? Cut the coffee shop sce ? Cut All Batfleck Scenes (Minus a flashback ca ? Cut the Hospital scene ? Cut All Iris West scenes ? Combined Barry's 1st and 2nd ChronoBowl run ? Trimmed down Barry 2’s obnoxiousness as a whole ? Cut out the “Alright” by Supergrass Montage of Barry 2 ? Cut the slow motion silliness of Barry 2 in the Russian Base ? Trimmed many jokes in the movie as a whole ? Cut Barry 2 finding out about how his mom died on Barry 1’s world. This is no longer needed for h to know since he no longer becomes Dark Flash in this edit. ? Cut Supergirl flying Barry into the lighting storm, the electric chair instead works on the first ? Removed all the ending finale came ? Cut George Clooney Bruce Wayne ? And much more!

Other Sources:

The Flash (2023) Batman 89 Batman Returns