Flag is killed by Peacemaker in one of the more memorable scenes in the film after he tries to “do good.” Gunn previously mentioned that two deaths in the film always make him cry, and during The Suicide Squad's HBO Max Watch Party, he revealed one of them.

What happened to Rick Flag?

After Starro the Conqueror was defeated, Harley Quinn took a moment to mourn Flag's death, saying he was her friend, with Bloodsport even echoing her sentiments. The fact that Flag was killed by one of his own people makes his death worse, since he'd been so committed to ensuring their safety.

Is Rick's Flag dead?

Although Rick Flag survived the ordeal on the beach, he ultimately met his fate at the hands of Peacemaker, which served as one of The Suicide Squad's most heartbreaking deaths.