The Suicide Squad will unite new and familiar characters to tackle a brand-new threat — and a variety of different sub-teams and line-ups have already been confirmed to emerge in the process. Created first by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru, the first version of Task Force X debuted in 1959. Though still led by Rick Flag Jr., they were largely a group of scientists and soldiers investigating anomalous events. They were later famously reenvisioned into a supervillain-turned-antihero team by John Ostrander in 1987's Legends #3.
The group was first brought to the screen by David Ayer in the form of 2016's Justice League, Ayer's statements have resulted in several calls for the release of his version. Whether or not that is destined to come to fruition, it was announced that James Gunn would write and direct a loose follow-up.
Several cast from the original signed on to return, including Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, and Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang. It was also confirmed that Viola Davis would also reprise the role of Amanda Waller. They will be ed by a much-expanded roster featuring Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker, David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man, Steve Agee (and Sylvester Stallone) as King Shark, and several more besides. Together, they will be forced to undertake a dangerous mission involving a South American dictator (and, as revealed in the first and second official trailers, much, much worse). Along the way, the larger whole will often split off into smaller groups and separate quests. Here's a breakdown of every sub-team already confirmed.
Polka-Dot Man, Harley Quinn, and Bloodsport
Though it's a glimpse from behind the scenes, it's clearly a shot that was being filmed and thus from the film itself. Within it, Polka-Dot Man, Harley Quinn, and Bloodsport can be seen running together through a drenched and damaged building. The scene is likely from a later stage in The Suicide Squad's runtime — since Harley is wearing a dress rather than the attire from the start of the mission. The moment can be seen in the footage released at the DC FanDome event, at the 0:09 mark.
Harley Quinn, Polka-Dot Man, Ratcatcher 2, and Bloodsport
At the 0:11 mark in the same footage, Harley, Polka-Dot Man, and Bloodsport can again be seen running. There are some markedly different elements, however, making it difficult to discern whether it's connected to the previous scene or entirely separate. Firstly, they are out on the street. Bloodsport is also no longer wearing his helmet, and the group now includes Ratcatcher 2 (Daniela Melchior). Finally, and most curiously of all, Harley can be seen carrying a javelin — the traditional weapon of the same-titled villain and new Task Force X member. With him nowhere to be seen, it begs multiple questions: Did he die? If so, did Harley merely pick up the item to push forward with or did she personally kill him?
Mongal and Harley Quinn
At the 0:17 mark, Harley and Mongal (Mayling Ng) can be seen storming a beach together. Harley's outfit now matches the one seen in the recently-released images — which showed one of the teams en-route to the mission via helicopter. As such, this is likely not long after the Alpha Team's arrival and their first attempt at a direct attack. To that end, Harley is armed with a rocket launcher, which she promptly fired. Mongal, meanwhile, has her twin arm-mounted blades. Later glimpses of the same location show Blackguard emerging from the sea on his own. Similarly, Captain Boomerang can be seen battling independently with his signature weaponry. All the while Savant watches on from a distance and with safe cover. Mongal and Harley, however, form a distinct partnership.
Weasel, Blackguard, Mongal, Javelin, Captain Boomerang, TDK, Savant, & Rick Flag (+ Harley Quinn)
Lending credence to the idea that there will be (to begin with, at least) two separate Task Force X teams, several confirmed can be seen together with notable absences. Those present are Weasel (Sean Gunn), Blackguard (Pete Davidson), Mongal, Javelin (Flula Borg), Boomerang, TDK (Nathan Fillion), Savant (Michael Rooker), and Flag and they can be seen walking in front of a U.S flag. The shot can be seen at the 0:45 mark. A variation of this moment can also be seen at 1:45 (with Gunn in the motion capture suit rather than the CGI Weasel form). At 1:48, it's revealed that they are walking towards a helicopter.
The interior of said helicopter made an appearance in previously-released images and, more extensively, in the second official trailer for The Suicide Squad. From them, it's revealed that Harley Quinn was a part of this iteration of the titular team. She arrived later than the others due to the fact that, in her words, she "had to go number 2". As such, this is likely before the mission and an introductory moment. That would appear to be as much for some of the team as the movie's audience — with such as Blackguard unfamiliar with Weasel. He and the group debate the eerie creature's true nature. Some even panic that he might be a werewolf, before learning the (someehow even darker and more horrifying) truth.
Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, and Ratcatcher 2
Harley can be seen back in the red dress and still armed with the javelin in another quick shot at 0:45 of the DC FanDome footage. In the aftermath of some seemingly-catastrophic event, she is ed by Bloodsport and Ratcatcher 2. While he is once again sans helmet, Ratcatcher has adopted a version of the character's comic book gas mask. With the gloves matching those seen worn by the character on the poster, there's no doubt that it's her. This particular moment preemptively revealed that Starro will be The Suicide Squad's main villain. Another angle of this scene, focusing on Bloodshot and Ratcatcher 2 standing back-to-back and surveilling the destruction, can be seen at the 1:27 mark.
Polka-Dot Man and King Shark
Another glimpse at 0:46 reveals Dastmalchian and Agee together as Polka-Dot Man and King Shark, respectively. With the motion-capture effects yet to be implemented, they can be seen on a beach. On the surface, it would appear that the actors are simply messing around behind-the-scenes. However, given the kind of humor that Gunn usually injects into his projects, this could also be the duo bonding in an unconventional fashion. Whatever the case, a scene is at least between takes or being set up. As such, with no other characters seen nearby, they are evidently paired off separately at some stage.
Peacemaker and Rick Flag
In less of a partnership than an actual brawl, Peacemaker and Flag can be seen together at 0:57. The shot comes courtesy of a reflection in Peacemaker's helmet. A more direct glimpse of the fight can be seen at the 1:11 mark of the teaser footage. It could be that the pair are merely coming to blows for reasons common to of The Suicide Squad. It would even be almost expected for the two to clash. After all, Flag is in charge of the squad and Peacemaker would see himself more as leadership material. However, there could be another reason entirely: that Flag has been brainwashed by Starro and turned into one of his drones. As such, the fight could be because of more than conflicting egos. Equally, similar to The Avengers, it could be that Peacemaker snaps Flag out of it. Once that's occurred, they would be in a prime position to team up for whatever comes next.
Peacemaker and Bloodsport
At the 1:07 mark, Peacemaker and Bloodsport can be seen navigating a jungle environment together. Based on them being entirely in their full costume, this is presumably shortly after they have arrived on the mission. Signs of minor destruction can be seen behind them as they surveil the terrain and assess the potential threats lurking within. Peacemaker's ruthlessness is also shown to be on full display — with the character pointing his gun at a seemingly random and ordinary man. Then again, if Starro is indeed the main villain, such seemingly innocuous bystanders could be drones waiting to strike. As such, by this point, the potentially excessive caution could have been proven to be warranted.
Polka-Dot Man and Bloodsport
At 1:34, Polka-Dot Man can be seen unleashing a wave of his signature gadgets while also seemingly taking cover. What exactly the devices are being used for (or against) is purposely kept hidden. However, another member of Task Force X can be prominently seen behind him. At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for Davidson's iteration of Blackguard. Based on the details of the costume, though, a more likely bet is that its Bloodsport. Based on the way his arm seems to be raised, Bloodsport has his own weapon leveled towards the same thing that the polka-dots are aimed at. Based on the rows of cubicles, they're in an office building.
Harley Quinn and Polka-Dot Man
Seemingly within another section of the aforementioned office building, Harley Quinn can be seen at 1:35 along with Polka-Dot Man. What they were doing is left unclear and very much up in the air. However, it's not long before an explosion tears through the surrounding area. Having seemingly noticed the source of the blast and thus seen the fire coming, Harley goes into the full hero mode she occasionally demonstrated in previous DCEU outings. Pushing Polka-Dot Man backward, she propels them both to (likely only momentary) safety.
