Suicide Squad

Did You Know?

• Suicide Squad is part of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and follows Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).
• The film features an ensemble cast of antiheroes, including Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), and Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney).
• Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn was widely praised and led to her becoming a fan-favorite character, even inspiring a solo film, Birds of Prey (2020).
• Jared Leto’s portrayal of the Joker was controversial, with the actor’s method approach to the role including sending bizarre gifts to co-stars, but it was a departure from Heath Ledger’s iconic version of the character.
• Suicide Squad has a standout soundtrack, featuring songs like “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen and “Heathens” by Twenty One Pilots, which became a cultural hit.
• The film underwent extensive reshoots, and the final cut was edited to emphasize its humor and tone, partly due to the success of the trailer that featured music and comedy.
• The squad’s leader, Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), was originally intended to have a larger role in the film, but much of his character was cut during editing.
• The movie’s focus on antiheroes and their redemption arc was inspired by the Suicide Squad comics, which feature the team being sent on dangerous, government-sanctioned missions in exchange for reduced prison sentences.
• Despite mixed reviews from critics, Suicide Squad was a box office success, grossing over $746 million worldwide.
• The film’s final battle takes place in the heart of Midway City, which is part of DC Comics’ fictional universe, a setting familiar to comic fans from Justice League lore.