Marvel Studios made the Super Bowl even more thrilling by dropping the official trailer for Thunderbolts, giving fans their first real taste of the chaotic, action-packed adventure awaiting them. The highly anticipated film brings together some of the MCU’s most dysfunctional anti-heroes in a high-stakes mission, and the new footage offers plenty of surprises.
Val’s Warning: “The Avengers Aren’t Coming”
The trailer kicks off with Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, the CIA director, making a chilling statement:
“The Avengers aren’t coming. Who will keep the American people safe?”
This immediately sets the stage for why the Thunderbolts—a messy, morally gray team—are being assembled. Unlike the Avengers, this group isn’t made up of idealistic heroes, but rather individuals with complicated pasts and questionable methods.
A Dysfunctional Team With a Touch of Comedy
The trailer also highlights the group’s dysfunctional dynamic, complete with hilarious banter and tense moments.
One particularly emotional scene shows Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova struggling with imposter syndrome:
“We can’t do this. No one here is a hero.”
But David Harbour’s Red Guardian steps in with a heartwarming pep talk:
“Yelena, when I look at you, I don’t see your mistakes. That’s why we need each other.”
It’s a rare moment of vulnerability and camaraderie, reminding us that despite their pasts, these characters still care about one another.
Wild Action & A Bizarre Bucky Scene
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Marvel movie without epic action sequences. The trailer teases destruction, intense combat, and high-energy stunts.
One standout moment? Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes retrieving his metallic arm from a dishwasher—an odd but strangely fitting scene for a guy who’s had to adapt to an unpredictable life.
The Thunderbolts Lineup
The film brings together a stacked cast of familiar MCU faces:
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
- David Harbour as Red Guardian
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost
- Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster
- Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent
- Lewis Pullman as Robert Reynolds/Sentry
With such a chaotic mix of personalities, expect plenty of conflict, action, and dark humor.
Mark Your Calendars: Thunderbolts Hits Theaters on May 2, 2025
Marvel fans can officially start the countdown, as Thunderbolts is set to premiere on May 2, 2025.
Beyond this, Marvel’s 2025 lineup includes:
- [Captain America: Brave New World – February 14, 2025]
- [The Fantastic Four: First Steps – July 25, 2025]
With a darker, edgier tone, Thunderbolts could be the film that reignites the MCU’s spark, proving that even the most unlikely heroes can step up when the world needs them.