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Man of Steel
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Suicide Squad.
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OUT NOWReleased 28 July 2021
What to watch before The Suicide Squad
10 titles · 24h 15m to catch up
10Titles
24h 15mRuntime
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Opens the planner with this route selected, so you can set your available days and viewing window.Already familiar with this DC world? For a quick refresher, start with Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), Wonder Woman 1984, Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Recommended route 10 titles · 24h 15m
These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for The Suicide Squad.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Suicide Squad.
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Suicide Squad
Features Harley Quinn and Amanda Waller earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before The Suicide Squad.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Wonder Woman
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Suicide Squad.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Justice League
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Suicide Squad.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Aquaman
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Suicide Squad.
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Shazam!
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Suicide Squad.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Features Harley Quinn earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before The Suicide Squad.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Wonder Woman 1984
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Suicide Squad.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Extended Universe and the state of that world before The Suicide Squad.
THEN WATCH
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Available since 28 July 2021. Open the title page for its synopsis, cast, trailer, and place in the wider DC catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch everything before The Suicide Squad?
No. This 10 titles route collects useful context, but the labels explain which connections are direct and which are broader background. You can shorten it to suit your familiarity with this continuity.
How long does it take to catch up before The Suicide Squad?
The complete route currently takes 24h 15m, or about 3.5 weeks at seven hours per week. Change the weekly figure above for an estimate based on your own pace.
What order should I watch these titles in?
The route follows the catalogue’s suggested story sequence. Direct predecessors come first, followed by earlier continuity context and clearly separated background from other adaptations.
Will this guide change after the release?
The deadline and countdown switch automatically to an out-now catch-up view after the recorded release date. Recommendations can also change when confirmed story information or new catalogue entries establish a clearer connection.
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