Thunderbolts*

Storyline

A team of misfit antiheroes—each with a checkered past—are brought together by the government to carry out high-risk missions. As they navigate internal conflicts and dangerous assignments, they must confront their dark histories and find redemption, if possible.

Tagline

Be careful who you assemble. Everyone deserves a second shot. Not super. Not heroes. Not giving up. Careful who you assemble.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

PG-13

Trivia

• This is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film to spotlight a team of former villains and morally ambiguous characters.
• Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan reprise their roles as Yelena Belova and Bucky Barnes after appearing in Black Widow and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
• The team dynamic has been compared to The Suicide Squad, but grounded in the MCU's tone.
• Jake Schreier, known for Robot & Frank, makes his MCU directorial debut with this film.
• The title was stylized as Thunderbolts* (with an asterisk) in Marvel's promotional materials, sparking fan theories about its deeper meaning.

Goofs

• Continuity error: Yelena’s outfit changes suddenly between scenes in the same sequence.
• A reflection of the camera crew is briefly visible in a car window during a chase scene.
• In one scene, Bucky is shown using his right arm instead of his vibranium left arm.

Quotes

• “We’re not the heroes they wanted. We’re the solution they need.” – Yelena Belova
• “Redemption isn't given. It's earned. And we’re on the clock.” – Bucky Barnes
• “You mess with the Thunderbolts, you better not miss.” – Red Guardian

Crazy_credits

• The Marvel Studios logo briefly glitches, hinting at the morally gray nature of the team.
• Mid-credits scene teases a potential confrontation with a new threat tied to the multiverse.
• Post-credits scene introduces a mysterious new recruit to the team.

Connections

• Connects to Black Widow (2021) through Yelena Belova and Red Guardian.
• Links with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) via John Walker and Bucky.
• Builds upon Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) with the return of Ghost.
• Ties into the overarching Phase 5 storyline and sets up future MCU conflicts.

Soundtracks

• National Anthem Of The Russian Federation
• Written by Richard Lauw (as Richard M. Lauw) and Martin Laschober
• Courtesy of Warner Chappell Production Music