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Ever since David Ayer’sSuicide Squadhit the cinemas back in 2016, DC fans have practically been begging the filmmaker to release his original cut of the movie, but the audience has only received uncertain and precarious responses with regard to the same.

And with the recent changes that occurred in DC Studios with James Gunn and Peter Safran taking over as co-CEOs, people were almost convinced that they won’t be getting theAyer Cutanytime in the foreseeable future. However, a string of tweets between David Ayer and James Gunn that recently took place seems to have sparked a seed of hope among fans.
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David Ayer Hints at the Possible Release of theAyer Cut
Renowned American filmmakerDavid Ayerrecently responded to the tweet of a seemingly agitated fan about the possibility of releasing the director’s cut of the 2016 movie,Suicide Squad, claiming that“there’s a real shot at it.”
When asked if theGuardians of the GalaxydirectorJames Gunnis ever planning on moving ahead with theAyer Cut, the former American Navy submariner replied with a subtle yet somewhat affirmative answer about the film’s future.

“He’s always been a good guy. Has been incredibly respectful to me. As far as my cut – Of course I want it seen. And I believe there’s a real shot at it. It just won’t be tomorrow.”
Related:Suicide Squad: Why Releasing the Ayer Cut is a Bad Idea

Gunn too, however, seems to second the statement of theBrightdirector, claiming how the two are communicating about certain things, one of which is hopefully theAyer Cutgetting a release.
DC Fans Are Counting On James Gunn’s Word For theAyer Cut
After years of running after DC and Ayer to release theAyer Cutand even starting a whole new hashtag on Twitter with the name “Release the Ayer Cut”, the DC fandom might just be getting their wishes fulfilled in the future.
With Gunn backing theStreet Kings’filmmaker up on the subject of theAyer Cutseeing the light of day, fans are relying on the new head of the superhero franchise to actually make it happen after such vehement anticipation, and they’re definitely excited for the same.

Related:Release The Ayer Cut Campaign Catches Steam After Never Before Seen Suicide Squad Footage Shows Visceral Assault on Arkham Scene
Really looking forward to when the cut happens.#ReleaseTheAyerCut
— CY98 (@SW_Fan10000)June 13, 2025
My immense respect if the Ayer Cut is realized one day.
— Manoj Mathews #ReleaseTheAyerCut (@ManojVMathews)July 16, 2025
Fans are also acknowledging thePeacemakerdirector for communicating with them and being so open about the workings of DC as always. People seem to be all up for these kinds of positive interactions with DC directors, and with Gunn being honest with them, the audience is establishing a great relationship with the filmmakers, something which will definitely serve as a brownie point to the franchise.
https://twitter.com/Hek_th0r/status/1595097470085775365
That’s the perfect way of comunication, Thanks James.
— John Doe Movie Reviews (@John_D_Reviews)August 07, 2025
Related:Zack Snyder Reportedly Gave David Ayer Ideas to Align His Suicide Squad Director’s Cut to Become Coherent With The Larger DCEU
My faith in you at DC gets stronger everyday, good luck!
— V (@falsecurse)June 11, 2025
No further information about theAyer Cuthas been revealed yet, including any details about its potential release. But with the way Gunn and Safran are steering the course of the DC Universe, hopefully, it’ll be sooner than later.
Source:Twitter
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