The DCEU will soon come to an end, making way for the DC Universe’s beginning, but which movie will mark its official conclusion? After the tragic box office performance of DC’s most recent film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the road to the end is only going to get rockier. The Flash is now more important to the DC Universe beyond simply resetting the continuity so James Gunn and Peter Safran can begin anew. It must perform well in the box office to ensure the DC Universe isn’t stuck in the mud before it can ever begin.