Wed Jan 01 07:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Suicide Squad Director Ayer Takes Break from Social Media After Backlash Over Support for Gunn’s Superman

**London, UK** – David Ayer, director of the 2016 film *Suicide Squad*, has temporarily stepped back from social media following a backlash against his support for James Gunn’s upcoming *Superman* film. Ayer, whose own *Suicide Squad* received significant criticism, initially tweeted a plea to fans of the “Ayer Cut” campaign to postpone their efforts until after the *Superman* trailer’s release on Thursday. He expressed his excitement for Gunn’s project and his desire to support fellow filmmakers.

However, the response from some Ayer Cut supporters was overwhelmingly negative, mirroring the intense online campaigning surrounding the release of Zack Snyder’s *Justice League*. Ayer, visibly frustrated, expressed his disappointment and described his childhood love for comic books and the inspirational role of Superman. He ultimately decided to take a break from the online discourse.

While the “Release the Snyder Cut” campaign successfully pressured Warner Bros. into releasing Snyder’s version of *Justice League*, Ayer stated earlier this year that he had abandoned his own campaign for an Ayer Cut of *Suicide Squad*. Despite this, the fervent support (and criticism) surrounding the potential release of his director’s cut continues to resonate online.

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