The Suicide Squad (2021)
The Suicide Squad is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
The verdict
The Suicide Squad is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 9,935 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 132-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
Should you spend 2h 12m on it?
2h 12m of English action with comedy threaded through. With 9,935 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.4/10 across 9,935 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 12m |
| Watch with family? | R15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
James Gunn
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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