Is The Suicide Squad Canon In The DC Universe? James Gunn Confirms

It may be disappointing for some fans to learn that «The Suicide Squad» won’t be having a sequel set in the DC Universe. But even if the director has stated there will be no follow-up to the film, that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost in seeing these lovable characters make a comeback. 

The DC Universe might be the main attraction of the Warner Bros. superhero slate, but let’s not forget about DC Elseworlds. This label coincides with any works that don’t fit into the larger shared universe of the DCU. This includes high-profile projects like Todd Phillip’s «Joker» and its upcoming sequel, «Joker: Folie à Deux,» Matt Reeves’ ongoing BatVerse, animated shows such as «Harley Quinn» and «Teen Titans Go!,» and select entries from DC’s ongoing animated films. Additionally, Gunn is not canceling out the events of the DC Extended Universe entirely, saying in an interview with SlashFilm, «Some things are like a rough memory of what happens in the DCU. But once we hit ‘Superman,’ anything can be changed.»

While it may be a stretch to assume that such change would include Gunn retroactively adding a sequel to «The Suicide Squad» in the DCU, it’s not hard to imagine him making room for his oddball gang of anti-heroes in the vast realms of DC Elseworlds. Until then, fans can look forward to the upcoming «Peacemaker» Season 2 and «Waller» series confirmed by Gunn.