James Gunn Is Glad Suicide Squad Released On HBO Max Because Of Peacemaker
James Gunn recently discussed his initial feelings about The Suicide Squad's HBO Max release, and how it ultimately impacted his subsequent Peacemaker series for the streaming service. Gunn's 2021 DCEU film introduced audiences to John Cena's complex anti-hero, who leads the 2022 series. Peacemaker takes place after the events of The Suicide Squad, which used its post-credits scene to set up the return of Cena's Christopher Smith, AKA Peacemaker.
Gunn's first comic book-inspired project following his temporary firing from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, The Suicide Squad allowed the director to play in a sandbox of DC's most eccentric antiheroes. Embracing the opportunity to put together a team of recognizable characters alongside more niche, bizarre comic oddities, Gunn created a well-received film praised for its heart and depth, as well as its brutal violence and dark humor. The director recently opened up on how The Suicide Squad's release structure paved the way for Peacemaker's success.
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Revealing that he'll be producing another Suicide Squad-related series to Deadline, Gunn took the opportunity to open up about The Suicide Squad's release, and how it impacted Peacemaker. Gunn admitted that while he wasn't pleased about The Suicide Squad's simultaneous theatrical and streaming release, he acknowledges that it was a difficult decision to make due to the film releasing at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, Gunn sees the HBO Max release as a positive thing when looking back, as the film drew in subscribers for HBO Max, ultimately paving the way for Peacemaker to be greenlit. Check out Gunn's full comment below.
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