From ScreenRant · Adam Barnard · · 50s
Harley Quinn as DCU Wild Card
Harley Quinn bridges DCU and Suicide Squad canon.
In brief
Harley Quinn bridges DCU and Suicide Squad canon. Harley Quinn's role in DCU creates continuity between The Suicide Squad and new DCU projects. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
DCU continuity
James Gunn’s DCU has already carried pieces of The Suicide Squad into its new continuity.
Canon confusion
Exactly how much of the 2021 movie still counts remains surprisingly complicated.
Creature Commandos
Creature Commandos officially launched the new connected DCU.
Key characters
Characters including Amanda Waller, Rick Flag Sr., Weasel, and Peacemaker create clear bridges back to Gunn’s earlier DC projects.
Canon rules
DC Studios originally established that projects beginning with Creature Commandos would be connected canon.
What survives
Making these newer references especially important when determining what survived the transition.
The short version
Harley Quinn's role in DCU creates continuity between The Suicide Squad and new DCU projects.
