Warner Bros. recently dropped an exclusive “leaked” trailer for James Gunn’s upcoming film The Suicide Squad. The film has already released two trailers previously and with the premiere date of the movie just shy 2 of being a month away, the new preview couldn’t come at a better time for hardcore fans. This leaked trailer is a bit different from the rest in that it seems to be directed towards their fan base only. The trailer began to surface on the web and can only be found amongst advertisements on YouTube in order to gain access. 

The fans who are willing to go on a bit of a scavenger hunt for the leaked footage will most likely be the sole audience that the new The Suicide Squad trailer is targeting. The trailer was categorized on YouTube as being unlisted, with the title stating, “Early Access Trailer Do Not Share.” Despite Warner Bros.' warning, the trailer racked up half a million views in only a few short hours and the count is only going up from there. The Suicide Squad has so many A-list celebrities that it’s almost hard to keep up with. 

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Viola Davis will be returning to her role as Amanda Waller. In the trailer, Waller is threatened at knifepoint by Bloodsport ( Idris Elba) in one of the first scenes. The first few clips of the exclusive trailer carry the intensity of how dire the mission is that it requires the prisoners of Belle Reve. As in the comics, Belle Reve is the prison in which the most elite super-villains can be found. Joining the squad as well are Pete Davidson, John Cena, Margot Robbie, and many more.

The combination of high-stake action scenes followed by comic relief is what seems to be most prevalent in the trailer. The cast has both actors who are known for more serious roles along with celebrities who specialize in comedy. This is what makes the dynamic of The Suicide Squad all the more irresistible. The way the trailer is able to weave in and out of different genres and tones in a way that is still cohesive is astounding. 

The trailer jumps from gunpoints, knives, and jail cells - to a scene in which all of the supervillains are trying to pinpoint what type of animal the character of Weasel is. The leaked trailer also provides fans with a closer look at the ultimate villain, Justice League foe Starro. The trailer closes off with an impressive sneak peek at multiple battle scenes, the destruction of buildings, and an array of fierce stunts.

The Suicide Squad hits theaters and is available for streaming on HBO Max on August 6th, 2021.

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