The Marvel Cinematic Universe is all set to bring its version of DC’s ‘Suicide Squad’ to the big screen this summer with the highly anticipated film ‘Thunderbolts*’. The movie follows a group of reformed villains who team up to take on a powerful and dangerous enemy.
Leading the pack are Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, who return as fan-favourite characters Yelena Belova (Black Widow) and James Buchanan Barnes (the Winter Soldier). If you’re curious to know more before the film hits theatres, here’s everything you need to know about this exciting Marvel release.
Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’: Cast, Plot, And Release Date
Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ Release Date
Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ is set to hit theatres on May 1, 2025. The film faced several delays during its production but finally landed a major release date marking the start of the summer movie season. It will be the second Marvel film of the year, coming after February’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and just before ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps; in July. All three movies will lead into next year’s big crossover event, 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
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Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ Cast
‘Thunderbolts*’ brings together a star-studded ensemble. As per IMDb, Florence Pugh returns as Yelena Belova (the new Black Widow) and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier. The cast also includes:
- David Harbour as Red Guardian
- Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster
- Wyatt Russell as US Agent (John Walker)
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
- Lewis Pullman joins the MCU as The Sentry (Bob Reynolds), a mysterious new character
Many of these characters have appeared in past Marvel films and series, making this a team-up of fan-favourite figures and lesser-used heroes.
Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ Plot
According to Disney, Thunderbolts follows a group of antiheroes, Yelena, Bucky, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker who are thrown into a deadly situation set up by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. These characters, each dealing with their troubled pasts, must team up to survive and face who they’ve become.
The story focuses on whether this rebel group can work together, find redemption, or fall apart under pressure. One mystery that’s caught fans’ attention is the asterisk (*) in the movie’s title, hinting at a secret twist or hidden meaning.
Three trailers have already teased what’s to come, giving viewers a glimpse of the team’s chemistry and action-packed challenges. With the film releasing tomorrow, May 1, 2025, fans are eager to see how this unique Marvel team-up will unfold on the big screen.
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