If you loved
The Suicide Squad
James Gunn · Film · 2021
You loved The Suicide Squad for the way it mashes up high-stakes black ops missions with the chaotic chemistry of expendable, morally compromised misfits.
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The source
Suicide Squad
David Ayer · Film · 2016
Adaptation
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Sam Liu · Film · 2018
Adaptation
Peacemaker
James Gunn · Series · 2022
Books on the same thread
Maximum Security
Robert Muchamore · Book · 2005
If the prison-break chaos of The Suicide Squad drew you in, you will appreciate this story of undercover infiltration where dangerous young criminals are forced into a high-stakes mission.
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2018
While lighter in tone than The Suicide Squad, this story captures the same spirit of a ragtag team of heroes coming together to stop a colorful group of villains.
Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta
James Hannaham · Book · 2022
This novel mirrors the themes of redemption and re-entry found in The Suicide Squad, focusing on the complex, messy realities of life after prison for a misunderstood, hardened protagonist.
The Starless Crown
James Rollins · Book · 2022
Fans of the grand, dangerous quest narrative in The Suicide Squad will enjoy this epic adventure where an unlikely alliance must navigate a treacherous world to save it.
Series on the same thread
Harley Quinn
Patrick Schumacker · Series · 2019
This series perfectly echoes the dark comedy and found-family dynamics of The Suicide Squad, centered on a chaotic anti-heroine carving out her own path with a crew of misfits.
Hell's Paradise
Yuji Kaku · Series · 2023
This show is a perfect follow-up to The Suicide Squad, featuring condemned criminals sent on a suicide mission to a mysterious island in exchange for a chance at redemption.
Creature Commandos
James Gunn · Series · 2024
Directly from the same creative mind behind The Suicide Squad, this animation delivers the exact same brand of government-sanctioned mayhem involving a team of disposable, incarcerated monsters.
Tulsa King
Taylor Sheridan · Series · 2022
If you enjoyed the fish-out-of-water criminal dynamics in The Suicide Squad, you will appreciate watching a career convict navigate a new environment while building an unpredictable, loyal crew.
Podcasts on the same thread
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
This podcast mirrors the dark, macabre humor that defines The Suicide Squad, blending serious forensic analysis with a irreverent attitude toward the history of human mortality and crime.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
This show captures the same intersection of legal absurdity and dark humor found in The Suicide Squad, focusing on the spectacular failures of individuals who have crossed the law.
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Common questions
Is The Suicide Squad a direct sequel to the 2016 Suicide Squad movie?
The Suicide Squad is a standalone film that features some returning characters from the 2016 Suicide Squad movie but does not require viewers to watch the previous film to understand the mission on the island of Corto Maltese.
Should I watch the Peacemaker series after finishing The Suicide Squad?
Yes, you can watch the Peacemaker television series if you enjoyed the character from The Suicide Squad. The 2022 show continues the story of the character following the events of the film, focusing on his involvement with the secret Task Force X operations.
How does Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay compare to The Suicide Squad?
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay is an animated film that also depicts the operations of Task Force X. While it shares the premise of convicts performing dangerous missions, it is a separate production from the 2021 live-action film The Suicide Squad.
Does The Suicide Squad feature the same characters as the 2016 Suicide Squad?
The Suicide Squad features Harley Quinn and other characters from the 2016 Suicide Squad, but it introduces new additions like Bloodsport and Peacemaker. These characters are sent by the prison to complete a dangerous mission on the island of Corto Maltese.