In 2021, James Gunnās The Suicide Squad reinvented DCās most chaotic team with irreverent humor, shocking violence, and a twisted kind of heart. Now, in The Suicide Squad 2 (2025), the mayhem escalates, delivering a sequel that is louder, bloodier, and even more unpredictable. Task Force X is backānot to save the world, but to stumble through its destruction.

This time, the mission drops the squad into a war zone steeped in betrayal. Enemies lurk in plain sight, allies turn with the wind, and survival becomes a cruel gamble stacked against them. The ticking bombs on their necks remind us that death is never just a possibilityāitās a promise waiting to be triggered. The tension is constant, the chaos relentless, and the absurdity unmatched.
Margot Robbie once again dazzles as Harley Quinn, bringing her trademark mix of manic charm and gleeful brutality. Harley thrives in this sequel as both comic relief and emotional wild card, spinning through battles with chaotic grace that makes her impossible to ignore. Robbieās performance reaffirms Harleyās place as one of DCās most magnetic antiheroes.

John Cenaās Peacemaker returns with his twisted devotion to āpeace at any cost.ā His brutality is dialed higher than ever, making him both hilarious and horrifying. Cena leans into the absurdity of his character, turning him into a walking contradictionāequal parts deadpan comedy and bone-crushing violence.
Idris Elbaās Bloodsport provides the tactical edge, his arsenal of weaponry transforming every battlefield into his personal playground. Yet beneath the grit lies depth: his quiet intensity and leadership offer moments of gravitas that balance the squadās insanity. Elba grounds the madness with conviction.
Daniela Melchiorās Ratcatcher 2 continues to surprise as the heart of the squad. What might once have seemed like the weakest link proves vital, her bond with her rodents evolving into a symbol of unexpected power. Melchior infuses her character with empathy, reminding audiences that even in a world of killers and maniacs, small kindnesses can still shift the tide.

The action is explosive, inventive, and unflinching. From guerrilla warfare in crumbling cities to bizarrely grotesque set pieces, the film constantly reinvents its spectacle. Gunnās signature style ensures that no battle feels repetitiveāeach fight is painted with absurdity, gore, and dark comedy. Jaw-dropping betrayals punctuate the carnage, leaving audiences as unsteady as the characters themselves.
What makes The Suicide Squad 2 sing is its tonal balance. It is wild, violent, and brilliantly chaotic, yet it never loses sight of its charactersā humanity. These are not heroesāthey are broken people trying to survive. But in fleeting moments, bonds form, sacrifices sting, and laughter cuts through the blood. That blend of carnage and heart is the franchiseās secret weapon.
Visually, the film is a delirium of colors and carnage. Neon explosions light up shattered skylines, surreal imagery punctuates dreamlike sequences, and practical gore keeps the brutality visceral. The style amplifies the insanity while keeping the danger palpable.

The score matches the energy with thunderous riffs, punk-infused anthems, and ironic needle-drops that transform battles into chaotic symphonies. Music here is as much a punchline as it is an adrenaline surge, heightening the filmās anarchic identity.
By its conclusion, The Suicide Squad 2 reaffirms what makes the series work: unpredictability. No one is safe, nothing is sacred, and the line between survival and slaughter is always blurred. The film leaves audiences laughing, wincing, and gasping in equal measureāan experience as exhilarating as it is unsettling.
ā 4.6/5 ā Wild, violent, and brilliantly chaotic, The Suicide Squad 2 is a worthy sequel that doesnāt just follow its predecessorās footstepsāit blows the trail wide open, leaving nothing but smoke, blood, and laughter in its wake