Ben Affleck will co-write the solo Batman movie with DC's Entertainment president Geoff Johns.
Here's a look at some of the characters who will be in the eagerly-anticipated film
IBTimes UK film critic Amy West takes a look at the big movie releases for this month.
Daisy Ridley, Taylor Swift and Chris Hemsworth are all up for awards in their respective categories too.
Warner Bros anti-hero movie, Suicide Squad hits theatres on 5 August.
The movie opens in theatres on 5 August.
To prepare himself for the role, Leto watched violent crime videos to understand the maniacal character.
The 48-year-old claimed that the Joker/Robin rumour was the most absurd he's heard of the movie yet.
The movie releases on 5 August 2016.
Warner Bros teases fans with brand new snippets of Suicide Squad featuring Task Force X at SDCC.
Suicide Squad is a movie about bad versus evil, says Will Smith.
The movie releases in the US on 5 August.
A new 'Batman Imposter' action figure was also revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con.
Superheroes and villains from Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr Who, DC and Marvel Comics meet at annual convention.
Many thought that Barbara Gordon would appear in Zack Snyder's latest outing. She didn't... but was she mentioned?
San Diego-based convention officially kicked off on Wednesday 20 July with a preview night
British actor opens up about character's motives and what made him turn into a villain.
The movie opens in theatres on 5 August.
Directed by David Ayer, the anti-superhero movie will premiere on 5 August.
'There's multiple adversaries that the Squad has to contend with,' says Richard Suckle.
Scott Eastwood was listed as a part of the Suicide Squad cast in March 2015.
Directed by David Ayer, the DC anti-hero flick will hit theatres on 5 August 2016.