I didn't like BvS or
Suicide Squad... but looking at the numbers, and I don't know exactly how to read these but...
Suicide Squad - Worldwide $745,173,191 (Budget $175,000,000)
BvS - Worldwide $873,260,194 (Budget $250,000,000)
I don't think it's a question of balls... I doubt anyone in any decision making position is looking beyond the numbers. Suicide Squad made 4.25x the budget and BvS made 3.5x their budget. In terms of numbers that isn't a bomb.... both movies were extremely profitable. From a WB exec's POV, these movies are money makers. Regardless of fan reception, if fans are paying to see the movies and walk out hating them or loving them, WB has their money either way.