Harley Quinn’s 10 Most Impressive Displays Of Power In All 3 Margot Robbie DC Movies

Margo Robbie’s Harley Quinn has demonstrated some impressive skills across her three DC movies. Throughout Suicide Squad (2016), Birds of Prey (2020), and The Suicide Squad (2021), she has showcased an incredible mix of agility, intelligence, and unpredictability. Harley has proven time and again that she can hold her own against some of the most dangerous adversaries in the DCU timeline. Whether taking down monstrous creatures, elite fighters, or even supernatural beings, Harley has repeatedly demonstrated why she is so much more than just the Joker’s ex.

In the comics, Harley Quinn lacks superpowers, but she makes up for it with her extreme agility, acrobatic skills, and incredible hand-to-hand combat abilities. Additionally, she possesses a high tolerance for pain, which allows her to endure injuries that would incapacitate most people. Her unpredictability is her greatest asset, making her a challenging opponent in battle. Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley has stayed true to these aspects, emphasizing her resourcefulness, combat efficiency, and resilience.

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Before she fully embraced her identity as an independent anti-hero, Harley’s confrontation with the Joker in Suicide Squad was an early display of her inherent talents. In the scene, she rides a fallen motorbike with remarkable skill and speed, dodging obstacles and halting Joker’s vehicle. She manages to briefly disarm him, ultimately proving that she was already a formidable fighter before any official training or experience as part of the Suicide Squad.

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While this Suicide Squad moment may not be as flashy as some of her later battles, it foreshadows her abilities and adaptability. The way she challenges Joker, demanding answers about their relationship, also shows her emotional strength. This confrontation is significant because it demonstrates that Harley is more than just a lovesick sidekick – she’s capable of standing up to Gotham’s most notorious criminal on her own.

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Harley’s brief but thrilling fight against the Belle Reve guards at the beginning of Suicide Squad is one of her most dynamic displays of power. As the guards enter her cell, she quickly springs into action, using her acrobatics and agility to evade their attacks while simultaneously landing precise and devastating blows. What makes this scene stand out is how effortlessly she handles herself, turning a seemingly hopeless situation into a moment of pure chaos.

The speed at which Harley moves, along with her ability to turn the confined space of her cell into an advantage, showcases her natural combat skills. Even without weapons, she proves that she can be just as dangerous as the Squad’s more heavily armed members. Though short, this Suicide Squad moment establishes Harley as a serious threat, highlighting her resourcefulness and ability to handle herself in high-pressure situations.

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Harley Kills Starro

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One of Harley’s most visually striking feats of power comes in The Suicide Squad when she delivers the final blow to Starro the Conqueror. After making a daring leap into the giant alien’s massive eye, she swims inside, using her spear to penetrate its internal structure. While this moment is undoubtedly a heroic and dramatic achievement, it isn’t necessarily the most striking display of Harley’s combat skills.

Unlike her fights against human opponents, which require strategy and finesse, this kill is more about being in the right place at the right time. However, it does highlight her fearlessness – while most would be horrified at the idea of jumping inside a monstrous alien, Harley doesn’t hesitate. Her unpredictability and willingness to dive headfirst into danger ultimately make her one of the Suicide Squad’s most valuable members, proving that she’ll always do whatever it takes to get the job done.

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Harley Defeats Enchantress

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Harley Quinn plays a crucial role in the final battle against the Enchantress in Suicide Squad. While the entire team works together to take down the powerful sorceress, Harley is the one who gets close enough to land a decisive blow. Pretending to be tempted by Enchantress’ offer, she tricks the villain into letting her guard down before striking with her baseball bat, allowing the team to finish the job.

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This moment is impressive, but it doesn’t require as much from Harley as some of her other fights. It’s a classic example of the “power of friendship” trope, where she’s driven to protect her new comrades. Still, it demonstrates her cunning and ability to deceive even the most powerful beings. Though not her most action-packed moment, it solidifies her as a key player in the team, proving that, despite having no superpowers, she is just as valuable.

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Harley Fights Enchantress’s Monsters

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Harley Quinn’s skills with a baseball bat are on full display during her fight against Enchantress’s monstrous army on the streets of Midway City in Suicide Squad. This scene is a perfect blend of her agility, brutality, and unpredictability, making for one of the film’s standout moments. The slo-mo dodge as one of the creatures lunges at her is particularly striking, highlighting her quick reflexes and adaptability in battle.

Harley’s use of the bat in Suicide Squad isn’t just about brute strength – she wields it dynamically and with the precision, delivering powerful blows that shatter the heads of these monstrous enemies. Throughout the thrilling sequence, Harley remains fearless, gleefully taking on overwhelming odds with a twisted sense of joy. This fight cements her as a formidable combatant, proving that she doesn’t need superpowers to go toe-to-toe with supernatural threats.

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One of Harley Quinn’s most visually creative fights occurs during the Birds of Prey’s showdown in Amusement Mile. Wearing roller skates and armed with a giant mallet, she navigates the chaos with acrobatic precision. The battle plays out like a high-energy circus act, with Harley bouncing off trampolines, swinging her mallet in wide arcs, and delivering devastating blows to her enemies.

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Harley’s fluid movement, combined with the coordination of her teammates, makes this sequence a highlight of Birds of Prey. Despite the overwhelming numbers, she remains unphased, using her environment to her advantage in ways only Harley could think of. The scene encapsulates her ability to turn any fight into a spectacle, showing off her unique blend of combat skill, agility, and theatricality. This isn’t just a battle, it’s a Harley Quinn performance at its finest.

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Harley’s roller-skating car chase is one of the most exhilarating action sequences in Birds of Prey, demonstrating her insane athleticism and improvisational combat style. Chasing down Black Mask’s goons, she clings to the back of a moving vehicle, using her momentum to launch herself onto the car. The highlight of the scene is her gravity-defying flip, which sees her effortlessly land on the vehicle with deadly precision.

In true Harley fashion, she doesn’t just defeat her enemies, she does it with style. One of the most memorable moments comes when she repeatedly smashes the driver’s face into the car horn, adding a darkly comedic touch to the chaos. This scene solidifies Harley as not just a wild brawler but a tactical, high-energy fighter who can adapt to any situation while making it look effortless and fun.

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Breaking into the Gotham City Police Department with a grenade launcher full of colorful projectiles, Harley turns what should be a tactical nightmare into a carnival of destruction. This Birds of Prey sequence is a masterclass in her combat ingenuity, as she uses non-lethal rounds to incapacitate dozens of officers while still making the scene visually stunning. Confetti and paint bombs explode in bursts of color as Harley dances through the chaos, effortlessly taking down anyone in her way.

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The action doesn’t stop there – when she reaches the cell block, she engages in an even more brutal fight against the prisoners. Here, we see Harley at her most savage, utilizing a mix of kicks, punches, and environmental attacks to overpower her opponents. The scene is beautifully crafted with extremely stylish sequences. This sequence exemplifies Harley’s ability to blend marksmanship, creativity, and raw combat skills in a way that only she can.

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Armed with nothing but a baseball bat, Harley takes on three heavily armed goons in one of Birds of Prey‘s slickest fight sequences. What makes this scene stand out is the sheer fluidity of her movements. She uses the bat like an extension of herself, deflecting bullets, knocking weapons out of enemies’ hands, and delivering savage takedowns with seemingly effortless precision. Every movement is calculated yet frenzied, embodying her chaotic style.

Harley’s incredibly innovating use of the bat is what makes this Birds of Prey scene stand out. She is able to deflect, misdirect, and incapacitate her opponents in captivating ways. The scene also flaunts Harley’s brutality, as she violently destroys somebody’s knees with her bat. The fight scene is a thrilling example of unconventional superhero action, turning a standard brawl into a mesmerizing spectacle.

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Harley’s escape from Silvio Luna’s palace in The Suicide Squad is the pinnacle of her combat prowess, featuring some of the most intense and visually unique action in any DC film. The sequence is split into multiple stages, each emphasizing different aspects of her abilities – her acrobatics as she incapacitates a guard while tied up and suspended; her marksmanship as she expertly takes out swathes of guards; and her hand-to-hand combat skills as she violently anyone in her way.

The fight’s raw, relentless energy makes it feel like Harley’s own version of the famous corridor scene from Oldboy, except infused with her signature chaotic style. The use of animated flourishes, like flowers and birds appearing with each kill, adds a surreal quality that perfectly encapsulates Harley’s warped perspective. This scene solidifies Harley Quinn as one of DC’s most formidable fighters, proving she can outmatch an entire army with nothing but her skills and sheer determination.

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    The Suicide Squad team is made up of villains, captured and kept in a secret prison, and offered reduced sentences if they participate in dangerous missions. In the tradition of continuity within DCEU films, the event comes in the wake of Superman’s death and the seclusion of Batman after the events that occurred in Batman V Superman. Agency head Amanda Waller, played by award-winning actress Viola Davis, is the one striking deals with the inmates of Belle Reve Prison. Heading “Task Force X” is Joel Kinnaman’s Rick Flag, alongside Will Smith’s Deadshot, Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney’s Captain Boomerang, Jay Hernandez’s El Diablo, Adewale Akinnuoye’s Killer Croc, and Adam Beach’s Slipknot. Karen Fukuhara’s Katana also joins the mission to keep Rick safe from the villains. Jared Leto (Joker) and Ben Affleck (Batman) have smaller roles in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad, as does Cara Delevingne’s Enchantress.

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    James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad acts as a soft reboot for David Ayer’s 2016 Suicide Squad. Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) is again recruiting a group of superheroes for a dangerous mission, this time pairing Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman) with Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), Ratcatcher 2 (Daniela Melchior), Savant (Michael Rooker), King Shark (Sylvester Stallone), Blackguard (Pete Davidson), and Javelin (Flula Borg).

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    Birds of Prey takes place after the original Suicide Squad film and shines the spotlight on Harley Quinn. After being dumped by The Joker, Harley Quinn finds herself on the road to recovery through various comical and destructive (but not to herself) means. Following a stolen diamond and a young pickpocket that has won her over, Quinn is forced to join forces with three vigilante female superheroes – Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya to save a little girl’s life from the crime lord Roman Sionis, AKA the Black Mask.

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