Overview

• Thunderbolts* introduces a team of antiheroes, including Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, U.S. Agent, Bucky Barnes, and Ghost, assembled to address a hidden threat under Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's leadership.
• The film's twist rebrands the Thunderbolts* as the New Avengers, using self-referential humor and an asterisk in the title to foreshadow the shift.
• Critics have praised the movie’s character-driven storytelling, emotional arcs, and self-aware humor, calling it one of Marvel Studios’ strongest recent releases.
• Calls for solo projects have emerged for characters like Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, and Ghost, highlighting their potential to lead standalone MCU films or series.
• Unresolved subplots, such as Congressman Gary's investigation, suggest connections to future Disney+ series or upcoming MCU films.