
Thunderbolts*
- May 2, 2025, Worldwide
#449 of The Incredible Hulk, published in January 1997, introduced comic book fans to the Thunderbolts for the first time.
If you are unfamiliar with them, they are a group of reformed superheroes helping the US government protect the world from evil forces.
If you think the upcoming Marvel movie sounds exciting, read on for all the latest details on Thunderbolts*, including its release date, plot, cast, box office potential, and more.
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What is the Release Date for Thunderbolts*?
You don’t need to wait much longer to see the anti-heroes arrive on the silver screen for the first time, as Thunderbolts* is scheduled for release on May 2, 2025.
What is the Plot?
The film will follow the Thunderbolts as they complete various missions for the US government.
Who Stars in the Film?
Many famous faces will make up the team of anti-heroes. Florence Pugh (We Live in Time) takes on the role of Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice) is Bucky Barnes, and David Harbour (Stranger Things) is Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian.
Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is US Agent/John Walker, Lewis Pullman (The Ballad of Lefty Brown) is Bob/Sentry, and Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) is Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster.
Wendell Pierce (The Wire), Chris Bauer (True Blood), and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld) appear in the movie, too.
What’s more, Rachel Weisz and Laurence Fishburne will reportedly reprise their roles as Melina Vostokoff and Bill Foster in the movie.
Rumor has it that Harrison Ford will again step back into the shoes of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, which he played in Captain America: Brave New World.
Who Directed It?
Jake Schreier directed Thunderbolts*. He is best known for directing Paper Towns (2015). Also, he has directed various TV shows, such as Shameless (2016), Beef (2023), and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024).
What’s more, he’s an experienced music video director. For example, he directed Haim’s “Want Your Back,” Selena Gomez’s “I Can’t Get Enough,” and Justin Bieber’s “Lonely.”
Who Wrote the Screenplay?
Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, and Joanna Calo wrote the Thunderbolts* screenplay.
Eric Pearson has written screenplays for various superhero movies, such as Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Black Widow (2021), Transformers One (2024), and The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).
Lee Sung Jin is best known for writing the hit Netflix series Beef. Joanna Calo has written for various popular TV shows, such as Hacks and BoJack Horseman, and she’s a co-showrunner on FX’s The Bear.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
Unsure if you want to watch Thunderbolts* on the big screen? If so, you can watch the film’s official trailer on YouTube to see if it’s worth your time and money.
How Much is Thunderbolts* Expected to Make?
As Thunderbolts* is new to the MCU, it is hard to predict how much money the film will earn at the box office once released this May.
According to a recent IMDB prediction, Thunderbolts* may earn $560 million worldwide, helping the film recoup its $200 million budget and then some.
The release of Captain America: Brave New World in February 2025 could make audiences excited for the next Marvel installment, helping the film secure more ticket sales this May. However, time will tell if it is a box office success or disappointment.