Suicide Squad’s David Ayer Finally Explained The Batman And Deadshot Scene, But I’m Still Not A Fan

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The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) is over, but we’re still learning details about what it used to be like. Everyone is excited to see what co-CEO James Gunn has planned for the new DC Universe, beginning with the ‘Gods and Monsters’ project. However, some people are still talking about older films, like David Ayer’s *Suicide Squad*. Ayer recently shared his original vision for a scene with Batman and Deadshot, but I’m still not sure I buy it.

Fans who have followed the DC movies for years remember the buzz around Batman’s quick appearance in *Suicide Squad* (now available on HBO Max). He had two short scenes: arresting Harley Quinn and Deadshot before the main story began. However, the scene with Deadshot was originally more extensive, and director David Ayer recently shared his initial vision on Twitter.

It’s hard to fully understand what’s happening just from what we see. The scene is packed with emotion and complexity. Batman might think arresting her father is the best way to protect her, preventing even greater pain. Or, maybe Batman, haunted by his own past, is unintentionally causing more harm, like many people who are hurting do – leaving a trail of damage without realizing it.

David Ayer has long claimed that studio meddling ruined his original plan for the *Suicide Squad* movie. He’s said the storyline involving the Joker and Harley Quinn was drastically cut down, and that he envisioned Batman and Will Smith’s Deadshot sharing a lot more scenes together.

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Following the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, many fans began asking for David Ayer’s original vision for *Suicide Squad* – often called the “Ayer Cut” – to be finished and released. So far, there’s been no sign that this will happen. In a recent post, the director of *Training Day* also shared his intentions for a scene involving Batman and Deadshot.

Batman always pushes the limits. Is his crimefighting motivated by unresolved trauma from his childhood? Is he simply repeating past experiences in an unhealthy way? I find these discussions fascinating.

Although I appreciate what Ayer was aiming for, I wasn’t convinced by how this particular storyline played out. Ben Affleck portrayed a cynical and violent Bruce Wayne in *Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice*, but the events of that film ultimately changed him, leading to a more optimistic hero in later DC movies. We see this in moments like him saving Harley Quinn from drowning before she was captured, and throughout both *Justice League* films.

Ayer’s moral dilemma was an interesting idea, but I believe it would have hindered the development of Ben Affleck’s Batman after *Dawn of Justice*. That kind of scene would have fit better in a film like *The Batman*, which really explores Bruce Wayne’s inner struggles and the grim reality of being Gotham’s protector.

You can currently watch *Suicide Squad* on HBO Max. The next DC movie coming to theaters is *Supergirl*, which will be released on June 26th as part of the planned 2026 film schedule.

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2025-09-16 19:40