James Gunn discusses whether 2021’s The Suicide Squad fits into the DCU canon in a newly released DC Studios podcast episode. Multiple outlets report that the DC Studios president addresses fan questions and sets expectations for how stories and characters from the 2021 film relate to his rebooted DC universe.
Across coverage, outlets emphasize that Gunn uses the podcast to explain what elements may carry over and what may not, framing it as an official guide to canon status rather than a casual update. Some headlines foreground the canon question itself, while others highlight specific character implications, including whether familiar performers or characters would continue in the new continuity.
Deadline also ties the canon discussion to Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, noting Gunn comments that he does not know whether Robbie wants to return as the character. Other reports add that Gunn’s broader approach could involve bringing additional characters associated with The Suicide Squad into the DCU, depending on how canon is ultimately handled.
