Dive into the explosive madness of The Suicide Squad (2021), James Gunn’s bold, bloody, and darkly hilarious reboot of DC’s most expendable antiheroes. With its unpredictable plot, wild characters, and a giant mind-controlling starfish, this isn’t your average superhero movie — it’s a gleeful descent into mayhem.
Think you can keep up with who dies, who double-crosses, and who actually saves the day? Test your memory with this 10-question trivia challenge and prove you’re Task Force X material — or get left behind on the beach.
The Suicide Squad Trivia Questions & Answers
Here are the correct answers to the quiz questions, along with detailed explanations of the characters, chaos, and creature features that define The Suicide Squad (2021):
1) Who directed The Suicide Squad (2021)?
Correct Answer: James Gunn
James Gunn, known for his work on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, brought his unique blend of irreverent humor, heart, and hyper-violence to DC’s The Suicide Squad. His vision reimagined the concept of Task Force X, delivering a film that felt more like a war comedy than a traditional superhero flick.
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2) Which character leads the second Task Force X team?
Correct Answer: Bloodsport
Bloodsport (played by Idris Elba) is the reluctant leader of the second squad, brought in by Amanda Waller to replace Deadshot. Though hardened and cynical, he steps up as a tactical leader and shows unexpected growth throughout the mission — especially in his bond with Ratcatcher 2.
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3) What is the name of the giant alien starfish in the film?
Correct Answer: Starro
Starro the Conqueror is a massive, mind-controlling alien starfish who becomes the film’s final antagonist. First introduced in DC comics in the 1960s, Starro’s campy origins are played both seriously and satirically here, with tragic undertones beneath the creature’s bizarre appearance.
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4) Which character has the ability to control rats?
Correct Answer: Ratcatcher 2
Cleo Cazo, a.k.a. Ratcatcher 2, has a tech-based power to communicate with and control rats. Played with warmth by Daniela Melchior, her character becomes the emotional heart of the film, forming a father-daughter dynamic with Bloodsport and delivering the unexpected final blow to Starro.
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5) Which actor portrays Peacemaker?
Correct Answer: John Cena
John Cena plays Peacemaker, a ruthless killer who believes in peace “no matter how many people he has to kill to get it.” Cena’s deadpan delivery and layered performance earned the character a spinoff HBO series, where his past and contradictions are explored further.
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6) What island nation is the main setting of the film?
Correct Answer: Corto Maltese
The fictional Latin American island of Corto Maltese is the backdrop for the mission. Recently taken over by an anti-American regime, the island hides the secrets of Project Starfish — a horrific experiment involving Starro and innocent civilians, which the Squad is sent to destroy (or cover up).
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7) Who is secretly working with Amanda Waller to oversee the mission?
Correct Answer: Emilia Harcourt
Emilia Harcourt (played by Jennifer Holland) is a member of Waller’s team who monitors the squad remotely. Though loyal to Waller at first, she and others on the team eventually stand up to her to prevent a massacre, hinting at deeper conflicts within the government’s own ranks.
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8) Which character is killed off almost immediately in the opening mission?
Correct Answer: Savant
Savant, played by Michael Rooker, is one of several characters introduced only to be quickly killed in the film’s shocking and satirical opening sequence. The mass slaughter sets the tone for the film — no one is safe, and expectations will be flipped.
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9) What does Polka-Dot Man hallucinate during battle?
Correct Answer: His mother
Polka-Dot Man, afflicted by a bizarre interdimensional virus, sees his mother — the abusive scientist who experimented on him — in everyone he fights. His vision of her as a kaiju-sized version of Starro is both hilarious and tragic, exemplifying the film’s twisted tone.
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10) What surprising object plays a key role in defeating Starro?
Correct Answer: Rats
In the film’s final moments, Ratcatcher 2 summons thousands of rats to swarm and kill Starro from the inside. This unlikely weapon — combined with Harley Quinn piercing Starro’s eye — showcases the film’s celebration of misfits and underdogs in gloriously weird fashion.
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