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- “The Suicide Squad” hits HBO Max and theaters on August 5 at 7 p.m. ET.
- The star-studded cast includes Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, and Pete Davidson.
- To watch the movie at home, you’ll need an ad-free subscription to HBO Max ($15/month).
“The Suicide Squad” is arriving a day earlier than originally planned. You can stream the movie on HBO Max during a special preview on August 5 at 7 p.m. ET. The streaming debut will coincide with the movie’s theatrical preview screenings that same day.
Written and directed by James Gunn, “The Suicide Squad” features Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and a group of dangerous inmates from Belle Reve prison. The ragtag team of supervillains is sent on a bloody quest to destroy a laboratory with a dark past on the island of Corto Maltese.
Insider gave “The Suicide Squad” an A- in our full review. According to Entertainment Correspondent Kirsten Acuna, the film is “one the smartest comic-book movies ever” and it deserves to be watched more than once.
Where to watch ‘The Suicide Squad’
“The Suicide Squad” will premiere on HBO Max during a special preview on August 5 at 7 p.m. ET. Only members who subscribe to the ad-free plan will be able to watch the movie. “The Suicide Squad” will be available to stream on HBO Max for 31 days.
HBO Max’s ad-free plan costs $15 a month. The service offers a less expensive ad-supported option for $10 a month, but that plan does not include in-theater movies like “The Suicide Squad.” Hulu is currently offering a free seven-day trial of HBO Max to subscribers who sign up for its add-on service. To get the trial through Hulu, you must be new to HBO Max.
HBO Max is available on smartphones, tablets, computers, PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles, and select smart TVs, including Samsung and LG models. Visit the HBO Max website for a complete list of supported devices.
“The Suicide Squad” will be available in up to 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR on compatible TVs and media players. You can check to see if your device supports high-quality streaming on the HBO Max website.
Are ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Suicide Squad’ different movies?
Though they have similar titles, “The Suicide Squad” is considered to be a standalone film that takes place after the events of 2016’s “Suicide Squad.”
Certain actors, like Margot Robbie and Viola Davis, reprise their roles in the 2021 film, but other actors, like Jared Leto and Will Smith, do not. Though the new movie references the first, the creators don’t consider it a direct sequel.
The original “Suicide Squad” movie from 2016 is also available on HBO Max, alongside many other DC superhero movies like “Birds of Prey,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” and Zack Snyder’s “Justice League.”
In addition to “The Suicide Squad,” you can stream “Space Jam: A New Legacy” while it’s still in theaters. “Space Jam” will remain on HBO Max until August 15.