The Suicide Squad
“They’re dying to save the world.”
Synopsis
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official “Rain” TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-22
Top Cast
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Margot Robbie
Harley Quinn
Idris Elba
Bloodsport
John Cena
Peacemaker
Joel Kinnaman
Colonel Rick Flag
Sylvester Stallone
King Shark (voice)
Viola Davis
Amanda Waller
David Dastmalchian
Polka-Dot Man
Daniela Melchior
Ratcatcher 2
Michael Rooker
Savant
Jai Courtney
Captain Boomerang
Peter Capaldi
Thinker
Alice Braga
Sol Soria
Pete Davidson
Blackguard
Joaquín Cosío
Mayor General Mateo Suarez
Juan Diego Botto
Presidente General Silvio Luna
Storm Reid
Tyla
Nathan Fillion
T.D.K.
Taika Waititi
Ratcatcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 6, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 5, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 22, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$185M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$168.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.91x
-$16.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gunn
- Original Score
- John Murphy
- Original Title
- The Suicide Squad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $185M
- Worldwide Gross
- $168.7M
- Production Studios
- DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, The Safran Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Gunn
James Gunn
John Murphy
Henry Braham
Christian Wagner, Fred Raskin
Deborah Snyder, Charles Roven, Walter Hamada, Zack Snyder, Peter Safran
Department Leadership Roster
Alessandro Cioffi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Gee
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kelvin McIlwain
Visual Effects Supervisor
Guy Williams
Visual Effects Supervisor
James Gunn
Writer
Christian Wagner
Editor
Charles Roven
Producer
Guy Norris
Stunt Coordinator
James Gunn
Director
Judianna Makovsky
Costume Design
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Peter Safran
Producer
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
Filip Dimitrievski
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Suicide Squad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Suicide Squad about?
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
Who directed The Suicide Squad?
The Suicide Squad was directed by James Gunn.
Who stars in The Suicide Squad?
The principal cast of The Suicide Squad includes Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone.
When was The Suicide Squad released and how long is it?
The Suicide Squad was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Suicide Squad?
The Suicide Squad had a reported production budget of $185M and grossed $168.7M at the worldwide box office (0.91 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Suicide Squad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Suicide Squad was composed by John Murphy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Suicide Squad?
The Suicide Squad holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).