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DC's New Suicide Squad Series Offers a Fresh and Exciting Take on the Beloved Franchise, Providing Fans with an Engaging Alternative to Suicide Squad 3
Currently, there are no plans for Suicide Squad 3. However, DC's new Suicide Squad show will showcase the beloved team of villains on the small screen, in a separate project not connected to the DCEU. Warner Bros. Japan and Wit Studio are currently developing Suicide Squad ISEKAI, an anime series based on DC's Suicide Squad. While Suicide Squad ISEKAI exists independently from the live-action Suicide Squad movies, its development highlights the immense popularity of the Suicide Squad in recent years.
Suicide Squad ISEKAI will join Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014) and Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018) as animated productions centering around the Suicide Squad. Additionally, there have been two live-action movies based on the Suicide Squad released in the last few years – Suicide Squad (2016) and The Suicide Squad (2021). Nonetheless, the possibility of Suicide Squad 3 is not currently on the horizon, at least for the time being.
Suicide Squad's Isekai Show Is Perfect For People Who Loved The Suicide Squad
Despite the mixed reception of Suicide Squad (2016) and the underwhelming performance of The Suicide Squad (2021) at the box office, Suicide Squad remains a strong and influential DC intellectual property. For instance, The Suicide Squad (2021) gave rise to Peacemaker, a highly acclaimed comic book show in recent years. Similarly, Harley Quinn, a prominent character both within and apart from the Suicide Squad, continues to be a flagship character for DC across various media platforms. However, there has been a lack of new adaptations for the Suicide Squad as a team in film or television, as Suicide Squad 3 is not currently in development. Fortunately, Suicide Squad ISEKAI has the potential to fill this gap and present a fresh perspective on the beloved DC group.
The initial trailer for Suicide Squad ISEKAI heavily features Harley Quinn and the Joker, indicating their prominence within the narrative. However, the presence of Amanda Waller in the trailer suggests that this is not solely a story centered around Harley Quinn and the Joker. The inclusion of other Suicide Squad characters in Suicide Squad ISEKAI is yet to be revealed. It is presumed that Harley Quinn and the Joker will be transported to another universe, possibly under Amanda Waller's directives. Suicide Squad ISEKAI will mark the fifth DC project in film or television that focuses on the Suicide Squad since 2014.
The Suicide Squad Anime Would Make A Suicide Squad 3 Movie Better
The Suicide Squad IP holds great potential at the box office due to the popularity of characters like Harley Quinn, the Joker, and Batman. Although Suicide Squad (2016) received negative reviews, it performed well financially. However, the delayed release of a sequel hindered its momentum, and the absence of plans for Suicide Squad 3 could result in a similar situation.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Suicide Squad 3, the Suicide Squad brand can still be a valuable asset in the DC Universe through other media, such as James Gunn's new DC Universe. Characters like Peacemaker and Amanda Waller, who are inherently tied to the Suicide Squad, will still play a role in the new DC Universe. Therefore, a show like Suicide Squad ISEKAI could help maintain the franchise's momentum and benefit a potential Suicide Squad 3 or a reboot within the new DC Universe. This mirrors the approach with Superman, who stars in My Adventures With Superman prior to the Superman: Legacy reboot.
