The marvel cinematic universe is ever expanding, with the newest edition being Thunderbolts. On May 2nd 2025, Thunderbolts hits theaters all around the world, and anticipation is high. Director Jake Schreier and the rest of the cast have been working very hard to produce a high quality movie for all marvel fans to enjoy.
This movie is nothing like we have seen before, and it’s not your typical superhero group. Thunderbolts is based on a group of supervillains who were assembled to work together by the government, and they must carry out the most dangerous missions and tasks that others can’t complete. Many Marvel characters are returning into their roles like Florence Pugh who plays Yelena Belova (most popularly from the Black Widow movie), Sebastian Stan who plays Bucky Barnes, and David Harbour who plays the Red Guardian (also most popularly from the Black Widow movie)
Thunderbolts is anticipated to offer a new contrast to the more polished, refined teams of the Marvel cinematic universe. With its grittier tone, internal conflicts, and new dynamics, the film has the potential to redefine what a superhero team can be in the Marvel universe. Now that the movie is released, fans have began to cast their opinions on the new “superhero” team.
The team is named after the Thunderbolts comic series first introduced by Marvel in 1997. In the comics, the group initially appeared to be heroes replacing the Avengers but were later revealed to be villains in disguise. Over time, the Thunderbolts evolved into a team of anti-heroes seeking redemption. The film appears to be loosely inspired by this concept, combining various characters from previous MCU films and Disney+ series.
Select theaters have merchandise that can be purchased for the movie to represent your marvel spirit, with things like cups, posters, and popcorn buckets. Superfans can find merchandise anywhere, like in theaters or online!
