Suicide Squad (DCEU) Watching Order

The Suicide Squad is both a team within the DCEU and the centerpiece of many of its is entries. With two main movies and a few spin-off projects, this team and the characters from it form their own corner of this world. In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to explore this unique corner of the DCEU.

This watching order is designed to give an outline of the Suicide Squad’s storyline in the DCEU. This Suicide Squad DCEU watching order looks at all of their appearances and shows when to watch the different movies and shows.

Suicide Squad DCEU Watching Order

The Suicide Squad has a prominent role in the DCEU. They have two separate movies that center around them, and they also have a movie and a TV show that spin off from those movies. The team includes prominent members like Harley Quinn (Watching Order) and Peacemaker (Watching Order).

This all starts with Suicide Squad. This movie introduces the team and sees them take on their first major threat. After this, Birds of Prey follows Harley Quinn’s adventures after the conclusion of the first movie. Then, the next main Suicide Squad movie takes place: The Suicide Squad. This depicts the team’s next major adventure while also setting up the events of the Peacemaker TV show. Watching all of this in order is generally the best way to experience it all, as each entry builds on the one that came before it.

All of this takes place within the DC Extended Universe. This is a shared universe consisting of several DC Comics properties. Check here for a full DCEU Watching Order.

Notes

1. This movie doesn't really feature the Suicide Squad. However, it generally continues Harley Quinn's storyline from the first Suicide Squad movie.
2. This movie doesn't really feature the Suicide Squad. However, it generally continues Peacemaker's storyline from the second The Suicide Squad movie.

FAQ

What Is the Difference Between Suicide Squad and The Suicide Squad?

Suicide Squad is the first Suicide Squad movie. It is notable for introducing the team and depicting their first major adventure. The Suicide Squad is a direct sequel. It is notable for changing up the team, depicting their second major adventure, and for being the first DC film from James Gunn.

Is The Suicide Squad a Reboot?

The Suicide Squad dramatically shakes up the status quo for the team. However, it is not a reboot. It directly acknowledges the events of first movie and contains many of the same characters.

Are the Suicide Squad Movies Connected?

Yes, the Suicide Squad movies are connected. The Suicide Squad is the sequel to Suicide Squad.

What Order Should I Watch the Suicide Squad Movies?

If you want to see just the main movies, all you have to do is watch Suicide Squad and then watch The Suicide Squad. If you want to see the side adventures too, watch Suicide Squad, then Birds of Prey, then The Suicide Squad, and finally Peacemaker Season One.

Do the Suicide Squad Movies Connect to the DCEU?

The Suicide Squad movies directly connect to Birds of Prey and Peacemaker Season One. A few of the characters also appear in a short scene from Black Adam and from Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Besides this, some of the characters make small appearances in Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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