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The Suicide Squad Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Suicide Squad movies in order
Last updated: September 30 2026
Written by: ChronoBob
Task Force X β better known as the Suicide Squad β gathers DC's most dangerous villains for missions no hero would touch. With two films and a hit spinoff series, here's how to watch the misfit antiheroes in order.
The Suicide Squad franchise follows a rotating roster of imprisoned supervillains coerced into deadly black-ops missions in exchange for reduced sentences. David Ayer's 2016 film launched the concept in the DC Extended Universe, James Gunn's 2021 soft-reboot delivered a bloodier, funnier take, and the breakout character Peacemaker earned his own acclaimed streaming series.
π Release Order
Release order is straightforward and keeps the evolving tone of the franchise intact, from the darker first film to the irreverent sequel and spinoff.
- Suicide Squad (2016)
- The Suicide Squad (2021)
- Peacemaker (2022)
Story chronology follows the same order as release, with each entry taking place after the last and the Peacemaker series continuing directly from the 2021 film.
π Story Chronology
The timeline runs in release order, as the events build sequentially and Peacemaker picks up in the immediate aftermath of the 2021 film's mission.
- Suicide Squad (2016)
- The Suicide Squad (2021)
- Peacemaker (2022) β continues right after the 2021 film
Which Order Should You Choose?
Release order is the way to go, and it happens to match the story timeline perfectly. Start with the 2016 Suicide Squad for the original team dynamic and Harley Quinn's big-screen debut, then move on to James Gunn's 2021 film, which stands largely on its own but rewards viewers who recognize the returning faces. Finish with Peacemaker, which expands directly on the sequel and is essential viewing if you enjoyed John Cena's scene-stealing antihero.
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