‘Thunderbolts’: Everything You Need to Know
Marvel fans are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming film, ‘Thunderbolts.’ Announced in June 2022, this movie has been a hot topic among comic book enthusiasts. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Release Date
Mark your calendars for 25th July 2025, when ‘Thunderbolts’ will hit UK cinemas. Originally slated for 26th July 2024, the release was delayed due to Hollywood strikes. Filming commenced in March 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Cast
‘Thunderbolts’ boasts an impressive lineup. Florence Pugh returns as Yelena Belova from ‘Black Widow,’ joined by David Harbour as Red Guardian and Olga Kurylenko reprising her role as Taskmaster. Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell, from ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,’ are back as Bucky Barnes and US Agent John Walker.
Hannah John-Kamen returns as Ghost/Ava Starr, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus features as Val. Harrison Ford also makes his second MCU appearance as Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross.
Production Team
Directed by Jake Schreier, known for ‘Paper Towns’ and Netflix’s ‘Beef,’ ‘Thunderbolts’ promises a fresh take on the Marvel universe. The script has been revised by Eric Pearson and Lee Sung Jin, ensuring a unique storyline.
Plot
Details about the plot are still under wraps, but it involves a group of antiheroes on government missions. Expect a departure from the typical Marvel formula, with new angles on character development and storytelling. In an interview with IGN, Jake Schreier hinted at the film’s unique approach, emphasizing its personal and specific character-driven narrative.
Wyatt Russell, speaking to Yahoo Entertainment, hinted that ‘Thunderbolts’ will not be your typical Marvel movie. He expects fans to find it both fun and refreshingly different from what they’ve seen before.
Trailer
As of now, there’s no trailer, but a promotional image released in June 2022 has given fans a sneak peek at the lineup.