Thunderbolts* 2025

Overview

Thunderbolts* is a 2025 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and directed by Jake Schreier. Based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name, the project was first teased in 2021 and officially entered development in June 2022. The film features an ensemble cast including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Lewis Pullman. The story centers on seven disillusioned castoffs who find themselves ensnared in a death trap. To survive, these individuals must embark on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. As a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the production brings together various less-savory characters from previous franchise entries. The film, which also carries the title The New Avengers in some promotional materials, serves as a sequel to several earlier Marvel films. The project marks the debut of certain cast members within the cinematic franchise. The film was released on May 2, 2025, and explores the history and dynamics of this unconventional team of figures.