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James Gunn Says The Suicide Squad Is Canon in the New DC Universe
James Gunn has confirmed that The Suicide Squad is part of the new DC Universe, the franchise he leads with producer Peter Safran.
The 2021 film was originally made for the earlier DC Extended Universe, before Gunn began reshaping the franchise.
Gunn says the film is the earliest-released movie in the new universe’s canon, although Creature Commandos season 1 and Superman were described as the new franchise’s starting projects.
Gunn says most of the film can be treated as canon, but Harley Quinn’s future is still uncertain.
He has said fans can raise continuity questions, and he is open to answering them.
The confirmation helps clarify how earlier DC stories connect to the new franchise, while leaving some details open.
James Gunn said The Suicide Squad is canon in the new DC Universe, making it the earliest-released film in the franchise’s canon.
He said nearly the entire 2021 film can be treated as canon, with the future of Harley Quinn as a remaining uncertainty.
Gunn said The Suicide Squad and the first season of Peacemaker were originally conceived as part of the DC Extended Universe.
He described Creature Commandos season 1 and the Superman film as the new DC Universe’s initial projects.
Gunn made the comments on a podcast devoted to whether The Suicide Squad is canon.
- Who
- James Gunn confirmed the film’s status. Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee also joined the podcast discussion.
- What
- Gunn said The Suicide Squad is canon in the new DC Universe, with a small uncertainty about Harley Quinn’s future.
- When
- The podcast was discussed in an article published October 29, 2026. The film was released in 2021.
- Where
- On DC’s podcast The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon?
- Why
- Gunn said the film is referenced in current DC Universe projects, while acknowledging possible continuity issues.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Suicide Squad was released.
The article describes Creature Commandos season 1 and the Superman film as the initial projects of the new DC Universe.
Screen Rant published an article reporting Gunn’s confirmation that The Suicide Squad is canon.
- Film
- The Suicide Squad
- Release year
- 2021
- Canon status
- Canon in the new DC Universe
- Possible exception
- Harley Quinn’s future
- Article publication date
- October 29, 2026
What people are saying
I’d say we have one small asterisk, which is what exactly is the future of Harley Quinn?
But other than that, I think that we can pretty much say the entire movie is canon.
I think so. It’s referenced enough in the current DCU projects that I think it makes it canon.
My vote, I can’t really understand, unless you’re really nitpicking on some odd things, why the whole movie can’t just be canon.