“It was a blockbuster at box office…without China”: DC Fans Defend Infamous $747M Snyderverse Movie on 7 Year Anniversary
Seven years ago, Warner Bros. released DC’s Suicide Squad, introducing a team of antiheroes and villains to the big screen. Despite mixed reviews initially, its lasting impact and dedicated fan base have grown stronger. On its seventh anniversary, fans are celebrating the DC movie’s success at the box office as evidence of its enduring influence. Directed by David Ayer, Suicide Squad brought together famous characters like Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and the Joker from the DC Universe. The film’s distinctive plot revolved around imprisoned supervillains being coerced to carry out risky secret missions for the government in exchange for shorter sentences.
As Suicide Squad marks its seventh anniversary, fans continue to praise the film’s accomplishments, particularly its strong box office performance. While critical reactions differ, there is no doubting the film’s influence on the superhero genre or the passion of its devoted fan following. The twisted saga of Suicide Squad continues to captivate audiences and serve as a monument to the strength of loyal fans and the persistent fascination of larger-than-life antiheroes, with spin-offs, sequels, and even planned projects.
The Enduring Echo of Suicide Squad‘s Box Office Triumph 7 Years Later
The 2016 release of Suicide Squad made a resounding impact on the film industry, marking a significant milestone with its remarkable box office performance. Debuting as the biggest domestic August opening in cinematic history, the movie garnered an astounding $133.7 million during its inaugural weekend in theaters. This impressive figure was merely a precursor to the film’s overall global success, as it continued to captivate audiences worldwide and amassed a staggering $746.8 million in total gross by the end of its theatrical run.
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Seven years have passed since the debut of the original Suicide Squad, yet its impact endures. The film attained blockbuster status with a global box office earning of $750 million, an impressive feat that didn’t even include China. Moreover, its influence extended beyond theaters, boasting exceptional success in home entertainment with $90 million in DVD sales. This achievement cements its position among the highest DVD sales figures ever, showcasing the enduring popularity and audience enjoyment of the movie.
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Celebrating 7 Years of DC’s Suicide Squad with Unwavering Fandom
Nowadays, the key figure in Hollywood isn’t a famous actor or a movie executive, but an everyday movie fan. In recent times, these fans have displayed considerable influence. When a movie isn’t good and gets bad reviews, it’s usually expected and not surprising, much like hearing about a dog biting a person – it’s a common thing. However, the fans of Suicide Squad reacted in a unique way. They got really upset, almost as if the movie critics had said something mean about their mothers. Those who criticized Suicide Squad received sudden and angry messages via email and Twitter.
The Suicide Squad is the best DCEU movie pic.twitter.com/afygufQtV0
— Joe (@hzjoe03) August 5, 2023
unpopular opinion: this movie isn’t even terrible. yeah it’s not great but it’s pretty entertaining. some of the story plots aren’t really necessary but i think the characters make up for it tbh… i’ve definitely seen this movie atleast 5 times since it’s release. https://t.co/7v09ZXJ7gt
— dylansprivstory (@JodoinDylan) August 5, 2023
It had a overall budget of 325 million with marketing included. That means it broke even at the box office.
— Henry Jones Jr. (@hnryjonesjr) August 5, 2023
Mad love for this movie. pic.twitter.com/LRToO2XUIu
— DEDRIC WILLIAMSON (@DEDRICWILLIAM20) August 5, 2023
Ah yes, because bad movies never make money https://t.co/Ps1yQmR8LR pic.twitter.com/1ktM07UdZ4
— The Original Megatron (@TrueoriginalM) August 5, 2023
Even before the movie critics could say anything, the super dedicated Suicide Squad fans were already forcing everyone else to like the DC superhero stuff as much as they did. It’s like they were saying, “We love this, so you have to love it too.” Even after 7 years these fans often point to its impressive financial performance as evidence of its popularity and influence. Fans also emphasize the charismatic performances of the cast, particularly Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn, which earned praise and even led to the character receiving her own spin-off films.
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