James Gunn's Ultimate Promise: The Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad Will Be Released – But With a Surprising Condition

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The hashtag campaign for the release of the Ayer cut of Suicide Squad gained significant support and trended at 44k.

David Ayer alleges that a covertly edited version of Suicide Squad, altering the film's tone, was released without his knowledge. James Gunn has assured Ayer that his version of Suicide Squad will eventually be made available, although its release may be delayed until after Gunn establishes his own DC universe.

Fan campaigns for the #ReleaseTheAyerCut trended at 44k this weekend, gaining support from Alex Ross, Wayne T. Carr, and David Ayer. Of particular note, Ayer himself expressed that he had discussed the release of his true version of Suicide Squad with James Gunn. According to Ayer, WB released a secret second edit of the film without his knowledge, similar to what happened with Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League. This edit altered the tone of Suicide Squad to cater to a specific demographic that the studio believed would be most profitable. While there is hope for the release of the Ayer cut, it is subject to a significant condition imposed by the new DC Studios CEO, Gunn.

Ayer has discussed Suicide Squad with Gunn, stating that he should have the opportunity to establish his own universe before revisiting the past. Ayer emphasizes that good things are on the horizon. A recent update from Ayer reaffirms Gunn's assurance that the Ayer cut will eventually be shared, and Ayer deserves to release his DC universe without unnecessary drama surrounding old projects. The official Ayer Cut account also confirms discussions with Ayer regarding the release of his version, hinting at positive developments behind the scenes.

Ayer has unfortunately faced criticism from internet trolls. As the demand for the Ayer cut of Suicide Squad grows, so does the opposition from outspoken critics who harbor animosity towards the director for wanting to unveil his true vision of the film. In the same statement that sheds light on the undisclosed behind-the-scenes progress, Ayer asserts that his unreleased film surpasses the studio release in quality and that the interest in showcasing his cut is genuine and authentic, despite the presence of another group of individuals who take pleasure in mocking the film.

There are plans to release the Ayer cut, but no specific timeframe has been announced. The release may be delayed until as late as 2025, or even further, due to James Gunn's priority in launching his DCU project, specifically Superman: Legacy. Some fans argue that now is the opportune time to release the Ayer cut, as the WGA Strike has caused a shortage of movies. As the CEO of DC Studios, it would be wise and sincere to address past issues before rebooting the franchise, rather than awkwardly introducing the Ayer cut alongside the DCU reboot. Ayer remains hopeful about the release of his Suicide Squad cut based on conversations with Gunn, but the true intentions of Gunn in making such a promise are still unknown.

Suicide Squad is currently streaming on MAX.

Source: David Ayer/X