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Thunderbolts*

Marvel Cinematic Universe · MCU Phase Five

2025 127 min PG-13
Critic8.1
Action Adventure Sci-Fi
Disney+ Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

An unconventional group of antiheroes and former villains perform covert operations for the United States government after finding themselves targeted in a deadly setup.
Story 8.0
Acting 8.7
Direction 8.2
Cinematography 8.1
Music 7.9
Pacing 8.0
Originality 7.8
Emotional Impact 8.3
Overall 8.1

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.1 /10

Character Chemistry

Florence Pugh and David Harbour deliver exceptional comedic and emotional beats as adoptive father and daughter.

Grounded Action

Jake Schreier focuses on tactical, visceral stunts over excessive CGI chaos.

Pros

  • Standout lead performances by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan
  • Relatable character arcs grounded in trauma and recovery
  • Well-choreographed practical action sequences

Cons

  • Climactic third act feels slightly rushed
  • Multiple character subplots require careful attention
Verdict A refreshingly gritty and character-driven ensemble action flick that revitalizes Marvel's street-level dynamic.

AI Review

A grounded antihero team-up balancing dark comedy, personal trauma, and tactical action.

A refreshingly gritty and character-driven ensemble action flick that revitalizes Marvel's street-level dynamic.

Great watch for fans of Cap: The Winter Soldier and Black Widow.

Awards

People's Choice Awards

Favorite Action Movie · Nominated

Saturn Awards

Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture · Nominated

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Development

Officially revealed at SDCC 2022 by Kevin Feige as the closing movie for Phase Five of the MCU.

Principal photography

Filming commenced in February 2024 at Trilith Studios in Atlanta and wrapped in June 2024.

Post-production

Completed in early 2025 with extensive VFX supervised by Industrial Light & Magic.

People's Choice Awards

Favorite Action Movie Nominated

Saturn Awards

Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture Nominated

Production

Development

Officially revealed at SDCC 2022 by Kevin Feige as the closing movie for Phase Five of the MCU.

Principal photography

Filming commenced in February 2024 at Trilith Studios in Atlanta and wrapped in June 2024.

Post-production

Completed in early 2025 with extensive VFX supervised by Industrial Light & Magic.

Streaming

Disney+ Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Florence Pugh Yelena Belova
Sebastian Stan Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
David Harbour Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian
Wyatt Russell John Walker / U.S. Agent
Hannah John-Kamen Ava Starr / Ghost
Olga Kurylenko Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
Lewis Pullman Bob / Sentry
Geraldine Viswanathan Mel
Laurence Fishburne Bill Foster

Characters

Yelena Belova Florence Pugh
Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier Sebastian Stan
Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian David Harbour
John Walker / U.S. Agent Wyatt Russell
Ava Starr / Ghost Hannah John-Kamen
Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster Olga Kurylenko
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Bob / Sentry Lewis Pullman
Mel Geraldine Viswanathan
Bill Foster Laurence Fishburne

Crew

Jake Schreier Director
Eric Pearson Screenwriter
Lee Sung Jin Screenwriter
Joanna Calo Screenwriter
Kevin Feige Producer
Andrew Droz Palermo Cinematographer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Where Is My Mind? — Pixies
  2. Misfit Assembly — Marvel Music
  3. Golden Hour Void — Original Score

Trivia

  • The asterisk (*) in the title was intentionally added to highlight the team's questionable secret origin and government ties.
  • Screenwriter Lee Sung Jin worked closely with director Jake Schreier after their success collaborating on the Emmy-winning series 'Beef'.
  • Lewis Pullman joined the cast as Sentry following Steven Yeun's exit due to scheduling conflicts caused by industry strikes.

Quotes

"We're not heroes. But right now, we're all each other has got."

"Everyone here has done bad things. The question is what we do next."

Goofs

  • Red Guardian's arm tattoo position shifts slightly during the elevator combat scene.

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