Overview

• Disney+ released Thunderbolts* on August 27 with a midnight Pacific Time rollout confirmed on the platform’s official site.
• The film is the 36th entry in the MCU and the Phase Five finale, directed by Jake Schreier from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo.
• Critics praised the movie, including an estimated 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, yet it earned $382.4 million worldwide, below typical MCU standards.
• Fans on X celebrated the Disney+ debut and singled out the ensemble’s chemistry, with Florence Pugh and Lewis Pullman frequently cited as standouts.
• Coverage notes prominent themes around mental health and trauma, with ComicBook cautioning that the PG-13 film is not suitable for younger viewers.