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Marvel's Thunderbolts* Gears Up for Global Premiere with New Twists and Fan Theories

The Phase 5 finale features an antihero ensemble, advance ticket sales, and speculation about its ties to the New Avengers.

Daniel Brühl as Baron Zemo and the MCU's Thunderbolts team
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Overview

  • Thunderbolts*, directed by Jake Schreier, premieres May 1 in India and May 2 in the U.S., marking the conclusion of Marvel's Phase 5.
  • The film assembles a team of antiheroes, including Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and U.S. Agent, led by Valentina de Fontaine.
  • Advance ticket sales are live in multiple premium formats, and a Marvel Rivals crossover introduces a Winter Soldier skin to coincide with the release.
  • A leaked end-credits scene hints at a potential rebranding of the team as the New Avengers, fueling fan speculation.
  • Director Jake Schreier emphasizes a fresh narrative approach for each character, aiming to engage both new and longtime MCU audiences.