Overview

• Thunderbolts* has achieved the highest Phase 5 ratings in the MCU, with an 88% critic score and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• The film opened with $76 million domestically and $162.1 million globally, trailing behind recent MCU entries and facing challenges to recoup its $180 million budget.
• Critics have praised Florence Pugh's performance as Yelena Belova, highlighting her emotional depth and leadership within the ensemble cast.
• Distinctive elements such as Son Lux's innovative score and a character-driven narrative have been noted as improvements over recent Marvel films.
• The movie's post-credits scene rebrands the Thunderbolts as the New Avengers, setting up future storylines and potential integration into larger MCU events.