They haven't pushed back the release date for Fantastic Beast 3 though have they? They just delayed filming by a few months. Still plenty of time to do a Flash film but either the script isn't done or the directors are simply not ready to go.
Deadshot
Harley Quinn
Captain Boomerang
King Shark
Killer Frost
Bronze Tiger
Count Vertigo
Black Spider
Punch & Jewelee
Plastique
Copperhead
Livewire
I would love to see any of these characters.
Appparently Fast 9 will take the franchise back to its roots but I can see Hobbs and Shaw outgrossing Fast 9. Just the reaction from Diesel, Tyrese, etc. will be priceless.
It is bizarre that FB3 will be out before Flash though. If they shoot Flash in summer it could be out by late 2020. Don't understand WB's obsession with Fantastic Beast. The Harry Potter franchise was a big money maker in the past but is clear that DC can make bigger bucks. The DC Extended Universe with terrible reception has a near 5 billion box office with 6 films.
I think they developing Blue Bettle as their Spider-Man Homecoming. Shazam really has no comparison he's a kid that turns into a superhero. Disney and Sony don't have that and WB should keep him unique.
They should focus on Flash instead of Fantastic Beast. FB needs rewrites and probably a new director. Flash has so much potential. The only major superhero left without a solo film.
Wonder Woman 120-150 million budget
Aquaman- 160-200
According to Wikipedia those are the rough estimates. But let's say they spend 100 million on Shazam, 80 million of BoP and 50 million Joker I say that's pretty good right there.
Overblown budgets was one of the biggest issues early in the DCEU.
Horror director that knows how to work on a tight budget, no big name actors so the average salary is probably in the six figures and probably only using VFX when needed. I still think the budget will be 100 million but wouldn't be surprised if it ends at 90 million. Man of Steel and BvS had overblown budgets and little supervision.