'' Suicide Squad '' premiered in New York City on August 1 , 2016 , and was released in the United States in 2D , Real D 3D , IMAX , and IMAX 3D on August 5 , 2016 . Following a strong debut that set new box office records , the film grossed over $ 746 million worldwide , making it the 10th highest-grossing film of 2016 . It received generally negative reviews from critics , who criticized the plot , direction , editing , and characters , though Robbie 's performance received praise . The film was nominated for and won multiple awards across various categories , including an Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 89th Academy Awards , making it the first film in the DCEU to win an Academy Award
89th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
Suicide Squad (film)