Will Smith Is Not Returning for 'Suicide Squad' Sequel Actor Will Smith has reportedlybr dropped out of the ‘Suicide Squad’br sequel, slated for release onbr August 6, 2021. He ultimately couldn’t commitbr to the film because of scheduling issues. Smith wasn’t officially signed for the sequel,br but the studio had hoped for his return alongsidebr other big name stars like Margot Robbie. It’s unconfirmed whether Robbie willbr continue her iconic role as Harley Quinn,br or Viola Davis as Amanda Walker. The ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel willbr feature an almost entirely new cast,br as new director James Gunnbr relaunches the franchise. ‘Suicide Squad’ was released in 2016br and made $745 million globally. More information about the sequel is predictedbr to drop soon, as production is scheduled to startbr in September 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.