(2025) PG-13 Action/Adventure 2h 7m
Directed by Jake Schreier
Story & Screenplay by Eric Pearson
CAST: Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), Julia Louise-Dreyfus (Valentina Allegra de Fontaine), Lewis Pullman (Robert Reynolds), David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov), Wyatt Russell (John Walker), Hannah John-Kamen (Ava Starr), Oleg Kurylenko (Antonia Dreykov), Geraldine Viswanathan (Mel).
Yelena Belova considering the possibilities
At some point, I had lost interest in the Marvel Universe films. They no longer had the power and humor that I had enjoyed in earlier outings. It even took me a little while to finally decide to watch Thunderbolts*, and I regret waiting.
Yelena Belova committing B&E on an epic scale
The film brings back the powerful pace and comedy of the early films and streamers. Florence Pugh leads a game cast that includes the multi-talented trio of Julia Louise-Drefus, David Harbour & Sebastion Stan.
Alexei Shostakov, Ava Starr, Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova & John Walker enjoy a quiet moment
This is easily one of the best Marvel projects, period. It stands with some of their other triumphs: Theatrical – The Avengers, Thor, X-Men, Black Widow & Streaming – Jessica Jones & Daredevil. There are many more, these are just a few of my favorites.
The entire cast moves with confidence and acumen in every gesture to bring a bulletproof picture to the screen. Florence Pugh expands her character and David Harbour brings knockabout insanity to a new high. Sebastion Stan remains stoically serious as he learns first hand what the expression ‘herding cats’ means.
Alexei Shostakov, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Ava Starr, Yelena Belova & John Walker
Florence Pugh continues the evolution of the character of Yelena Belova without missing a beat and is followed closely by Sebastion Stan & David Harbour. The entire cast is in synchronization and each situation takes us further down the rabbit hole that Valentina Allegra de Fontaine has created.
Facts, Rumors & Hearsay
The 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Thunderbolts* was released on 2 May 2025, the 17th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Florence Pugh wanted to do the stunt at the beginning of the film and explained, “As we got closer and closer to shooting, they said they don’t think it’s going to happen because it’s a crazy insurance ordeal and obviously we’re not going to throw me off the second tallest building in the world,” Pugh said. “I was like what the f*ck? Of course we are! We have to do that. I was being a sassy Karen emailing Kevin and saying it’s going to do wonders for the press tour. We have to do this! We’re going to have three women break three different Guinness World Records and we’ll do this and this. I had to keep on pushing and then they’re like, ‘Okay, if you want to fall off the second tallest building, we’ll figure it out for you.'”