Overview

• The Thunderbolts, a group of reformed villains, are officially reintroduced as the New Avengers by CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in Thunderbolts’ closing moments.
• Sam Wilson/Captain America files to trademark the Avengers name in the film’s post-credits scene, signaling a leadership and legacy dispute.
• Critics praise Thunderbolts for its focus on character-driven storytelling, contrasting the team’s bonds over shared trauma with the Avengers’ professional ethos.
• Concerns arise that Avengers: Doomsday, with its multiverse storyline and expansive cast, may not deeply explore the ideological clash between the two teams.
• Commentators suggest a standalone film focused on the Thunderbolts vs. Avengers conflict could provide the depth and nuance the storyline deserves.