Thunderbolts (2025) is an upcoming superhero film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name. The film is produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is set to be the 36th film in the MCU and is directed by Jake Schreier, with a script written by Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, and Joanna Calo.
Thunderbolts will follow a group of antiheroes who are tasked with missions for the government. The team consists of characters who have appeared in previous MCU films, such as Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell). These characters, although not traditional heroes, must work together to carry out dangerous and morally ambiguous missions, navigating their own personal conflicts and the moral complexities of their work.
Thunderbolts is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the MCU by focusing on antiheroes and exploring the darker side of the superhero world. With a star-studded cast and an intriguing premise, the film is highly anticipated to offer thrilling action, complex characters, and new dynamics within the MCU.
The film will explore themes of redemption, loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil.