Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice - 8 Problems With The Established Universe

8. Where Do The Suicide Squad Fit In?

One problem in announcing a huge slate of movies that share an interconnected universe is managing so many moving parts, while also keeping everything pointing in the same direction. David Ayer's Suicide Squad finds itself in the unique position of being perhaps the most highly-anticipated project out of any of DC's upcoming features, but also the most disconnected from the 'shared universe' model.

Given the name, it would be a safe bet to assume that not all of the titular squad are going to make it out of the movie alive, with the least-recognisable characters obviously at greatest risk. With their ties to Batman, Harley Quinn and the Joker are sure to survive, and Will Smith doesn't sign on to an ensemble comic book movie just to be killed off. But, still, how will the Suicide Squad movie tie into the larger universe as a whole?

Although Ben Affleck cameos as both Bruce Wayne and Batman, with the Joker seemingly responsible for Robin's death, that is linked directly to the Dark Knight's future solo outing. The rumours of a Lex Luthor cameo are as-yet-unconfirmed, so it seems that only Viola Davis' Amanda Waller (who mentioned Superman in the trailer) and A.R.G.U.S. will play a recurring role across the larger universe, much like Nick Fury in the MCU, leaving most of the Suicide Squad restricted to their own franchise.