, a recurring series in which we break down the most essential information about an upcoming movie or show. In this edition, we look at what you can expect from — and where you can watch — The Suicide Squad. DC Comics fans rejoice: your favorite oddball cast of superheroes is back with a vengeance. While the 2016 movie Suicide Squad was generally panned by critics, there is hope that The Suicide Squad, written and directed by James Gunn ( Guardians of the Galaxy) will be better-received. While it does exist in the same universe as the first movie, sort of, the two are only loosely connected. So, the second take on the material has a chance to introduce some much-needed changes.