Suicide Squad is a 2016 American superhero film based on the DC Comics antihero team of the same name. The film follows a group of imprisoned supervillains who are recruited by a secret government agency to carry out a dangerous mission in exchange for reduced sentences. The team includes characters such as Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and Captain Boomerang, among others. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its cast and visuals but criticism for its plot and pacing. It was a commercial success, grossing over $746 million worldwide.