The Suicide Squad Movie

2021 | Action Adventure

The 2016 original movie featured the characters Deadshot, Harley Quinn, the Joker, Captain Boomerang and Killer Croc, who are forced into the service of the government in exchange for lighter prison s... full plot below

U.S. Release Date

The Suicide Squad release date is set for Friday, August 6, 2021. This will be a Nationwide in theaters release.

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Directed by

James Gunn

Screenwriter

Adam Cozad
James Gunn

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The 2016 original movie featured the characters Deadshot, Harley Quinn, the Joker, Captain Boomerang and Killer Croc, who are forced into the service of the government in exchange for lighter prison sentences. This new movie -- a reboot of sorts -- will feature new cast of characters.

Trivia & Production Notes

• A sequel to 2016's Suicide Squad, which grossed $745 million worldwide.
• Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn will pen the script and direct (Hollywood Reporter, 1/30/19).
• The film is not being labeled a direct sequel but as a relaunch (Hollywood Reporter, 1/30/19). Director Gunn will take the franchise in a new direction with a mostly all-new cast of characters and actors.
• Idris Elba is playing a brand-new character instead of taking on the role of Deadshot (4/17/19)

Also Known As

• Suicide Squad 2

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