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'The Suicide Squad': Here's a chance to win 2 tickets for an advance screening in El Paso

Maria Cortes Gonzalez
El Paso Times
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows, from left, David Dastmalchian, John Cena, Idris Elba and Daniela Melchoir in a scene from "The Suicide Squad."

"The Suicide Squad" will hit theaters and HBO Max on Thursday, Aug. 5.

But El Pasoans have a chance to see an advance screening at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4.

The film is a standalone sequel to David Ayer's 2016 "Suicide Squad," which followed a team of villains forced to compete a dangerous mission.

The new film has assembled a cast that includes several returning characters, including Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, as well as some newcomers to the DC Extended Universe. John Cena, Taika Waititi, Idris Elba, Nathan Fillion and Pete Davidson will be featured in the sequel.

Are you excited about the sequel? Tell us who you are looking forward to seeing or your favorite Suicide Squad character for a chance to win two tickets for the showing at Cinemark Cielo Vista Mall.

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows, from left, Joel Kinnaman, Idris Elba and John Cena in a scene from "The Suicide Squad."

Email your full name, and your response to mcortes@elpasotimes.com. Ten winners will be chosen. Good luck!

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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @EPTMaria on Twitter.

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Margot Robbie in a scene from "The Suicide Squad."