Director David Ayer's much-talked-about director’s cut of the 2016 DC movie, Suicide Squad, seems to be off the table for good now. Despite initial excitement from fans, the film received negative reviews from critics. The movie, part of the DC Extended Universe, had a star-studded cast and a more comedic feel, which led to its commercial success. However, Ayer blamed interference with his vision for the film's failure, leading to calls for another version, with DCEU boss Zack Snyder supporting Ayer's cut of Suicide Squad.

While WarnerMedia had already dismissed the idea of an Ayer cut back in 2021, the director seemed hopeful about its release until a recent social media interaction revealed that he might have given up on the prospect. In a now-deleted tweet, Ayer stated that the studio had no interest in releasing it, indicating his apparent resignation from pushing for the release. Ayer has frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the negative response to his film, particularly regarding Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker, which has been criticized by fans.

With the massive success of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and the new direction of the DCEU, it seems unlikely that Ayer's version will see the light of day. The fact that fans got to see a critically acclaimed redo of the film from Gunn in 2021 also diminishes the chances of Ayer's cut being released. The DCEU is moving forward, and fans can look forward to new adaptations of their favorite characters in the upcoming era of DC films.

Source: ComicBook