Overview

• Thunderbolts* premiered on May 2, 2025, earning praise for its darker, character-driven narrative and standout performances by Florence Pugh and Lewis Pullman.
• The film follows a team of antiheroes, led by Yelena Belova, as they confront the superpowered Sentry and his dangerous Void persona threatening New York City.
• The story concludes with the rebranding of the Thunderbolts as the New Avengers, marking a pivotal shift in the MCU's evolving narrative.
• A post-credits scene teases the arrival of the Fantastic Four to Earth-616, connecting the film to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Phase Six.
• Critics have highlighted the film's exploration of mental health, grief, and redemption as a refreshing thematic departure for the Marvel franchise.