In Suicide Squad (2016), the story begins with Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), a government official, assembling a team of dangerous and incarcerated supervillains to undertake a high-risk mission in exchange for reduced prison sentences. This team, known as the “Suicide Squad,” includes Deadshot (Will Smith), a precise assassin; Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), a former psychiatrist turned crazed criminal; The Joker (Jared Leto), a psychopathic crime lord; Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), a thief with a talent for boomerangs; Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a reptilian mutant with superhuman strength; and Katana (Karen Fukuhara), a skilled swordswoman wielding a cursed blade.

The plot thickens when the Enchantress (Cara Delevingne), a powerful ancient sorceress, goes rogue after being initially controlled by the government. She unleashes a catastrophic threat on the world, seeking to transform humanity into her own monstrous army. The Suicide Squad is tasked with stopping her and preventing global destruction.

As they battle the Enchantress and her minions, the squad members confront their own personal demons and complicated pasts. They must navigate both external threats and internal conflicts, ultimately coming together to face the formidable challenge. The film blends action, humor, and a dark tone, highlighting the complex dynamics of the squad and their struggle to save the world despite their criminal backgrounds.