The Suicide Squad first appeared in DC Comics, introducing the concept of a team of antiheroes undertaking dangerous missions for the government.
Warner Bros. officially announced they were developing a Suicide Squad film as part of the DC Extended Universe.
The first Suicide Squad live-action film, directed by David Ayer, was released, bringing the team to a wider audience and contributing to the DCEU.
The standalone sequel to Suicide Squad was released, receiving critical acclaim and revitalizing interest in the franchise.