Marvel’s Thunderbolts is set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) on May 2, 2025. Directed by Jake Schreier, this film focuses on a team of antiheroes working for the U.S. government.
Release Date
Thunderbolts will be released in theaters on May 2, 2025, following a shift from its original July 2024 date.
Trailer Overview
The first trailer was released in September 2024, showcasing the team’s dynamics and hinting at a mix of humor and action. It features characters grappling with their pasts under the leadership of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Cast
The film features a notable ensemble:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Florence Pugh | Yelena Belova |
| Sebastian Stan | Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier |
| David Harbour | Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian |
| Wyatt Russell | John Walker/U.S. Agent |
| Olga Kurylenko | Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster |
| Hannah John-Kamen | Ava Starr/Ghost |
| Lewis Pullman | Bob/Sentry (rumored) |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Valentina Allegra de Fontaine |
Harrison Ford is expected to reprise his role as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross.
Plot Synopsis
Thunderbolts follows a group of antiheroes recruited for covert operations. The narrative will explore themes of redemption as they confront their troubled pasts. The film serves as a spiritual sequel to Black Widow, focusing on Yelena Belova and her interactions with Bucky Barnes and Red Guardian.
Production Team
Directed by Jake Schreier, with Kevin Feige producing and a screenplay by Eric Pearson, Thunderbolts promises a fresh take on the superhero genre within the MCU.
With its compelling cast and premise, Thunderbolts is set to be a significant addition to the MCU, exploring the complexities of its antihero team.
