The Suicide Squad: Release date, cast, trailer, news and more

The Suicide Squad will give fans a much-needed return to the DCEU, so here’s everything you need to know about it.

The highly anticipated follow-up to the Academy award-winning DCEU feature Suicide Squad has been through one wild ride to get to the big screen, and after patiently waiting, fans finally get their favorite band of bad guys doing kind of good guy things in another incredibly entertaining, action-packed endeavor. There is no denying that many people are excited to see what The Suicide Squad has to offer, especially since the person in the director’s chair has a reputation for defying expectations in turning obscure comic book characters into household names.

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn migrated from Marvel to its longtime competitor to reignite the franchise after its dismal response from critics and fans. He has brought his signature style and storytelling ability to the table for the standalone sequel, and fans everywhere are anxious to see The Suicide Squad back in action.

After several announcements, trailers, and reveals, anticipation is extremely high for the tenth film in the DCEU. Gunn himself made the heartfelt announcement via Social Media that filming wrapped on this glorious endeavor in February 2020.

Now that fans all over the globe know that The Suicide Squad is in the can and that much closer to being seen, it’s time to answer the many questions that fans may have regarding the next chapter. No need to hire a team of mercenaries or criminals to find the intel, because everything one would need to know is below.

The Suicide Squad release date

The Suicide Squad will screen in theaters starting on August 6th.

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The movie The Suicide Squad will also be available for subscribers of HBO Max’s premium subscription tier at no additional charge.

The Suicide Squad cast

Everyone knows that the cast for a Suicide Squad feature will be pretty stacked, given how many characters are poised to show up on the screen at any time. But it’s hard to imagine that fans thought the DC flick would have put together such an impressive roster of talented players.

The first Suicide Squad film had some big names attached to it, like Will Smith, Cara Delivingne, and Jared Leto. And while they kept Margot Robbie, Jai Courtney, Joel Kinnaman, and Viola Davis, the new additions such as Idris Elba, John Cena, and Peter Capaldi, just to name a few, are nothing short of magnificent, adding to the many reasons to check out the Gunn-directed motion picture.

Here is the cast of the 2021 film:

• Idris Elba – Robert DuBois, Bloodsport
• Margot Robbie – Dr. Harleen Quinzel, Harley Quinn
• John Cena – Peacemaker
• Joel Kinnaman – Rick Flag
• Viola Davis – Amanda Waller
• Jai Courtney – George “Digger” Harkness, Captain Boomerang
• Sylvester Stallone – Nanaue, King Shark
• Peter Capaldi – Gaius Grieves, The Thinker
• David Dastmalchian – Polka-Dot Man
• Daniela Melchior – Cleo Cazo, Ratcatcher II
• Michael Rooker – Savant
• Nathan Fillion – T.D.K.
• Pete Davidson – Blackguard
• Alice Braga – Sol Soria
• Storm Reid – Tyla
• Sean Gunn – Weasel, Calendar Man
• Mayling Ng – Mongal
• Taika Waititi – Rat Catcher, Starro

The Suicide Squad trailer

There have been many teasers, previews, and trailers for The Suicide Squad, but none compare to the Official “Rain” Trailer that arrived on June 22, 2021. In it, we get a ton of new details about what’s going on, including some shots of Starro, the reveal that Bloodsport hospitalized Superman with a Kryptonite bullet, and much, much more.

You can watch the trailer here:

What is The Suicide Squad about?

Everything that is known about The Suicide Squad indicates that it will be unlike anything else the DCEU has brought fans so far. When it comes to the story, fans should expect the unexpected and prepare for one wild ride when this movie arrives.

Here is the official synopsis of the film:

"Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin, and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Trekking through a jungle teeming with militant adversaries and guerrilla forces at every turn, the Squad is on a search-and-destroy mission with only Colonel Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave…and Amanda Waller’s government techies in their ears, tracking their every movement. And as always, one wrong move and they’re dead (whether at the hands of their opponents, a teammate, or Waller herself). If anyone’s laying down bets, the smart money is against them—all of them."

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