James Gunn Teases Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn Future

Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn might be one of the few comic-book creations to outgrow the very universe that birthed her. Short answer: her future with the DC films is up in the air. James Gunn, who now co-runs the DC slate with Peter Safran, has been candid about that uncertainty.

Gunn admitted he doesn’t know whether Robbie still wants to wear the red-and-black. He left the door open. He also made it clear that if she chooses to come back, he’ll push to make it meaningful rather than gratuitous. If Margot wants Harley again, Gunn says he’ll make it work.

That’s a big caveat. The DC relaunch under Gunn and Safran has been framed as a fresh start—new tone, new timelines—so the fate of actors from earlier installments was never guaranteed. Does that mean Harley returns as we remember her? Or will the part find a new performer and a new interpretation? Both are on the table.

To track how we got here, remember Robbie first strapped on Harley’s boots in 2016’s Suicide Squad. Birds of Prey turned her loose in a way the character seldom had before—wild, messy, funny, and oddly human. Then The Suicide Squad (Gunn’s 2021 entry) cemented her as a highlight: scenes fans still talk about, bits of bravado that felt earned.

Fans naturally want Robbie back. Her take on Harley is more than cosplay; it’s become part of the cultural shorthand for the character. But actors evolve. Priorities shift. Sometimes a franchise benefits from a fresh face and a different angle. Other times, continuity and chemistry matter too much to walk away from.

So what's next? If Robbie signals yes, expect Gunn to find an organic route for Harley within the new DC mosaic—one that respects what came before while fitting the reboot’s larger plans. If she declines, a recast is a practical option, and not necessarily a creative dead end: new interpretations can surprise us.

Will Margot Robbie return to Harley Quinn, or will DC cast a new voice for one of its most electric characters? Either way, the conversation is just beginning—what would you prefer to see next?