Overview

• Thunderbolts*, directed by Jake Schreier, premiered on May 1, 2025, and has been rebranded as 'The New Avengers' in marketing materials shortly after release.
• The ensemble cast includes Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, portraying a team of antiheroes confronting their pasts and uniting for redemption.
• The film has received positive critical reception, holding an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, and has grossed $173 million worldwide so far.
• Marvel Studios highlights Thunderbolts* as an example of its shift toward fewer, higher-quality productions, as confirmed by Disney CEO Bob Iger.
• A digital release is anticipated in June 2025, with Disney+ streaming projected for August, continuing Marvel’s strategy of bridging theatrical and digital platforms.