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Seven years have passed since the release of David Ayer’sSuicide Squad. However, the widely panned movie is still a topic of discussion among moviegoers, especially since the director has not held back in expressing his displeasure with the movie’s final cut. However, Ayer has lately revealed that studio co-CEO, James Gunn has promised him that his original cut of the film will one day get its time in the spotlight, giving DC fans some hope.
Ayer has maintained his position that his original vision for the 2016 film is significantly superior to what was ultimately shown to audiences.Now that the new co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn, is trying to make room for a more cohesive DC universe, fans can finally feel optimistic about the franchise’s future.
Along with the fans, David Ayer is also ecstatic about the new path that DC has taken under Gunn’s direction.
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David Ayer Praised James Gunn’s Chance to Redefine the DC Universe
David Ayerhas been hinting at the possibility of seeing his version of 2016’sSuicide Squadfrom its initial release (and, to be honest, even before that). He is still keeping the possibility of hisSuicide Squaddirector’s cut, known online as the ‘Ayer Cut’, alive.
At least initially, according to the director, DC Studios’ current CEOJames Gunnis on board with the idea. Last month, Ayerposted on social media to let his followers know that he received word from the new head of DC Studios, that the Ayer Cut“would have its time to be shared.”
The director discussed his experience afterSuicide Squad’sinitial release onTwitterand raised the question of whether a new cut might be made. He tweeted:
What’s your advice on how to navigate this situation with grace? There’s a genuine curiosity and interest from a lot of people. And I’m aware of there is another group of people that have fun mocking the film. Your comment is a perfect example of how many are magnetically drawn…https://t.co/QZTZGUInAS
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies)June 13, 2025
He firmly went on to add in hispost:
“All I know is my unseen film plays much better than the studio release. The interest in my cut being show seems real and organic. And Gunn told me it would have it’s time to be shared. He absolutely deserves to launch to launch his DC universe without more drama about old projects. In a way I’m chained to this thing. I’m riding a tiger here and navigating this situation the best I can. Life is a very strange journey.”
Ayer has long expressed his displeasure with theSuicide Squadcut that Warner Bros. released in August 2016.
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David Ayer Criticized TheSuicide SquadCut
Will Smithand Margot Robbie were both featured in David Ayer’sSuicide Squad(2016 film), which received harsh criticism upon release.
Ayer shared a moving letter onTwitterin 2021 in which he praised James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadand provided details about his director’s cut ofSuicide Squad.
“I put my life into Suicide Squad. I made something amazing – My cut is intricate and emotional journey with some ‘bad people’ who are shit on and discarded (a theme that resonates in my soul),” Ayer wrote.
— Variety (@Variety)June 11, 2025
The reviews forThe Suicide Squad(2022) were favorable. Critics praised the performances, Gunn’s writing and directing, the action sequences, the soundtrack, and the visual style, and many thought it was a vast improvement over the previous film.
Meanwhile,Suicide Squadreceived unfavorable reviews from critics who criticized its plot, direction, editing, and action sequences, while also praising Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn.
BothSuicide SquadandThe Suicide Squadare streaming on Max.
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