The Suicide Squad is a 2021 American superhero film based on the DC Comics team of the same name. The movie is a sequel to the 2016 film Suicide Squad and is written and directed by James Gunn.

The film features an ensemble cast, including Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, and Viola Davis, among others. The movie follows Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) assembling a new team of imprisoned supervillains, including Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and Deadshot (Idris Elba), to complete dangerous black ops missions in exchange for reduced sentences.

The plot of the movie centers around the team being sent to the fictional island of Corto Maltese, where they are tasked with taking down a powerful and dangerous warlord named General Flag. Along the way, the team faces various obstacles, including deadly creatures and rival factions, as they fight to complete their mission and survive. The movie also features the return of characters from the first film, such as Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman) and Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), as well as new characters like Bloodsport (Idris Elba) and Peacemaker (John Cena).

The movie received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, praising the performances, action sequences, and James Gunn's direction. It was a commercial success grossing over $785 million worldwide. The movie was also nominated for various awards and accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The film's success led to the confirmation of a sequel with James Gunn returning as writer and director.

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