When James Gunn assumed leadership of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, a persistent question followed him: Where did his 2021 feature film fit into the grand scheme of the newly minted franchise? While the official DCU timeline kicked off with the animated series Creature Commandos and subsequent projects like Superman, fans remained curious about the fate of his earlier cinematic entry. To address this directly, DC launched a dedicated podcast titled The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast to finally clear up the confusion.
During an early preview of the podcast discussion, Gunn put the debate to rest by stating that the movie firmly sits inside the official canon. He noted that the feature actually integrates into the overarching continuity much smoother than the first season of Peacemaker. However, the studio executive pointed out a single creative asterisk surrounding the future of Harley Quinn, portrayed memorably by Margot Robbie. Because Robbie's status and desire to reprise the role remain open-ended, Gunn left room for flexibility regarding how the character's past events might tie into future storytelling.
Despite leaving the door open to recast or recontextualize Harley Quinn depending on Robbie's future availability, the rest of the feature remains entirely valid within the new timeline. Gunn acknowledged that minor continuity bumps might surface as the sprawling franchise expands across film and television, but he views the overarching narrative of the 2021 film as fully intact. The complete podcast episode arrives soon to offer further behind-the-scenes insights into how early cinematic adventures bridge into the modern slate of superhero projects.
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