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Thunderbolts* Trailer, Release Date, Cast, Plot & More

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:

ActorCharacter
Florence PughYelena Belova
Sebastian StanBucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier
David HarbourAlexei Shostakov/Red Guardian
Wyatt RussellJohn Walker/U.S. Agent
Olga KurylenkoAntonia Dreykov/Taskmaster
Hannah John-KamenAva Starr/Ghost
Lewis PullmanBob/Sentry (rumored)
Julia Louis-DreyfusValentina 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.