Just like with Justice League, the original version of Suicide Squad that was shot differed greatly from what was ultimately released in theaters. However, while Zack Snyder’s Justice League was eventually released to Max subscribers and on home media, the “Ayer Cut” of Suicide Squad still has yet to surface to the public. However, director David Ayer is still optimistic it will be released one day, sharing this continued hope in a new interview, where he also called out Warner Bros. Pictures for its “cowardliness” as it pertains to his original Suicide Squad.
Back in 2020, Ayer talked about how his Suicide Squad was “ripped to pieces,” with “the first 40 minutes” being left on the cutting room floor and the theatrical version’s being significantly different from what was originally envisioned. It’s now been seven years since Suicide Squad played on the big screen, and while Warner Bros. has given no indication that it will give this movie the same treatment it did with Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Ayer believes it his director’s cut will be released, telling Total Film:
