Will The Suicide Squad be Able to Win Back Fans of the Comics?

The concept for DC Films’ 2016 Suicide Squad offering was strong. Gather a bunch of some of the most intriguing and captivating bad guys from the classic comics and put them all together in an action movie.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t done well and seemed completely rushed. Despite doing well at the box office, it was negatively reviewed and didn’t appease comic book fans. Now, the studio is having another stab with The Suicide Squad, set for release in 2021.

First Offering Was Not Well-Received

In its desperation to catch up and compete with the Marvel Extended Universe, some of the initial offerings from DC Films have seemed hurried. Marvel spent a long time introducing various characters before bringing them together in The Avengers, but this didn’t happen in the DC universe. For this reason, each character’s backstory in Suicide Squad felt forced and there was little character development over the course of the film.

This resulted in highly negative reviews, and the film has a terrible approval rating of 26 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics complained that the film was ugly and boring, and there was nothing super about it. Even so, it managed to gross $746 million worldwide. Because it was such a cash cow, it has inspired DC Films to go for a soft reboot to see if it can salvage the franchise and make it sustainable.

Suicide Squad Still Big in Popular Culture

The fact that the characters from Suicide Squad can be found on various mainstream platforms shows how they are still extremely popular. It suggests that fans will be willing to give another film a try, and aren’t feeling completely let down by the first offering.

The gaming industry has profited massively from using the Suicide Squad brand, and there are many exciting games that feature the antiheroes. One of the standout options is the Playtech Suicide Squad slot, which is one of the top games at William Hill. As Bonusfinder explains, this site has a £300 deposit bonus for new players as well as free spins on selected games. And beyond that, this website points out the best online slots and software providers like Playtech. With enticing offerings like Suicide Squad, it is no wonder that it attracts a lot of players. 

Another eagerly anticipated title to feature Harley Quinn and friends is Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. This continuation of the hugely successful Batman: Arkham series is likely to be a major blockbuster on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X when it is released in 2022.

New Film Has Huge Potential

Now that DC Films know what went wrong with the first film, they have a chance to put things right and try again. Director James Gunn will give the new film a fresh feel. For viewers to realise it’s a reboot and not a sequel, most of the cast from the previous offering has been changed. One of the only surviving characters from the original is Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie. Because the new film is going in a totally different direction, there is potential for it to be a success.

Fans of the characters from Suicide Squad, along with the comics and games, will be eagerly awaiting the new film. If Gunn’s offering is well-received, the 2016 flop can be consigned to history, never to be spoken of again.

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