The CW confirms that the ninth season of superhero drama The Flash will be its final season

The CW has confirmed that the DC superhero drama The Flash will end with its upcoming ninth season, which will begin production in September. The final season will have 13 episodes and will air sometime in 2023.

"Nine seasons! Nine years of saving Central City has taken audiences on an emotional journey filled with heart, humor, and spectacle," series executive producer and showrunner Eric Wallace said in a press release. "Now Barry Allen has reached the starting line of his final race. So many amazing people have given their talent, time, and love to bring this wonderful show to life every week. So as we prepare to honor this show's incredible legacy in our thrilling final chapter, I want to thank our brilliant cast, writers, producers, and crew for helping to make The Flash an unforgettable experience for audiences around the world over the years."

Grant Gustin continues to play The Flash in the series, and the cast of Season 8 also includes Jesse L. Martin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton, and Brandon McKnight. When it ends in Season 9, the series will be one of the longest-running shows on The CW.

"Look, I'm probably never going to have a job this cool again, with this many people watching, so I'm not going to take it for granted," Gustin said in an interview at the end of Season 7.

The Flash movie, starring Ezra Miller, is scheduled to be released on June 23, 2023. The film is also notable for having Michael Keaton reprise his role as Batman - the first time in more than 30 years since 1992's Batman Returns.