Thunderbolts*

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Thunderbolts*

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Released May 2

2h 6m

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In "Thunderbolts*," Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it's too late?

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Critics Consensus

Assembling a ragtag band of underdogs with Florence Pugh as their magnetic standout, Thunderbolts* refreshingly returns to the tried-and-true blueprint of the MCU's best adventures.

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With a team that can raise glory, Thunderbolts* is massively entertaining and delivers everything we love out of a Marvel outing. *The New Avengers

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

Thunderbolts is a film of undeniable merit that stands out among the abundance of similar offerings released in recent years. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 12, 2025

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Esther Zuckerman

Bloomberg News

To my shock, Thunderbolts* is the best thing Marvel has put out in ages -- a well-acted piece of popcorn entertainment that balances zippy humor with actual depth. Is it a cinematic masterpiece? No. Will it restore your faith in the franchise? Maybe yes.

Jun 24, 2025

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

Thunderbolts is a taut thriller sprinkled with wry humour and packs grounded emotional resonance. The latter is a surprise for a film that’s sold as a romp, which it still is, but it is as focused on its characters as it is on explosions

Rated: 3.5/5

May 27, 2025

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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

The stale jokes and tired fight scenes would be bad enough. The endless shoveling of amnesiac inspiration, though, pushes the film past tedious and on into actually offensive.

Aug 29, 2025

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Matthew Huff

Parade Magazine

Thunderbolts* succeeds because for the first time since Black Panther, it is an MCU movie with something to say. In a world of screens and politics where isolation is growing stronger, a superhero movie focusing on mental health is a welcome revelation.

Rated: B+

Aug 10, 2025

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Lee Zumpe

Tampa Bay Newspapers

It is dark in a way that feels uniquely relevant, tackling issues such as grief and trauma in a relatable, thoughtful way.

Aug 4, 2025

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Ian

This is what we needed for the new MCU.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Jacob

not one of the best movies of marvel I enjoyed this a lot and has a lot of action and dark comedy in it my most favorite character was the taco shield guy John Walker

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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Kevin

They are the new avengers :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/25

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Anita

Absolutely loved this movie! As someone who has kept of with all marvel projects I enjoyed seeing this major crossover! The storyline was great and i’m excited to see what marvel has coming next!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Dan D

Solid film, pretty good acting, beautiful messaging.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Landon C

A cool little team-up in a smaller, slightly darker corner of the MCU. Kudos to a unique third act setup. Looking forward to seeing more of these characters

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Jake Schreier

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Florence Pugh

Yelena Belova

Sebastian Stan

Bucky Barnes

David Harbour

Alexei Shostakov

Wyatt Russell

John Walker

Hannah John-Kamen

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Synopsis

In "Thunderbolts*," Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it's too late?

Director: Jake Schreier
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Marvel Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Some Drug References|Language|Some Suggestive References|Strong Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $190.3M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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