Thunderbolts*

Thunderbolts* is an upcoming superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name. The film is a sequel to Ant-Man and the Wasp, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Black Widow and Captain America: Brave New World. It is the thirty-sixth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the fifteenth installment of Phase Five. The film is set to be released on May 2, 2025.
==Synopsis==
Marvel Studios (and a crew of indie veterans who definitely sold out) present Thunderbolts*, an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova alongside the MCU's least anticipated band of misfits.Marvel Studios Announces Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo Brothers to Return for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
==Plot==
To be added
==Cast==
*Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
*Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier
*David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian
*Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent
*Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster
*Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost
*Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
*Lewis Pullman as Bob Reynolds/Sentry
*Geraldine Viswanathan as Mel
*Joshua Mikel as Bob's Dad
*Chris Bauer as a to-be-confirmed character
*Wendell Pierce as a to-be-confirmed character
==Appearances==
===Locations===
*New York City, New York
**Former Avengers Tower
*Washington, D.C.
**United States Capitol
*Watchtower
*Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
*Alexei Shostakov's House
===Events===
*Battle of New York (mentioned)
*Ambush at the Latvian GRC Resettlement Camp (indirectly mentioned)
===Items===
*Black Widow's Batons
*Black Widow's Bite
*Vibranium
**Winter Soldier's Prosthetic Arm
*Red Guardian's Uniform
*U.S. Agent's Shield
*U.S. Agent's Uniform
*Taskmaster Suit
**Taskmaster's Sword
*Taskmaster's Shield
*Ghost Suit
*Scepter
*Disc Grenade
*Hawkeye's Bow and Quiver (photo)
*Captain America's Uniform (photo)
===Vehicles===
*Humvee
===Sentient Species===
*Humans
===Creatures===
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* (photo)
* (photo)
===Organizations===
*Thunderbolts
*CIA
*United States Congress
*O.X.E.
*United States Army (mentioned)
* (mentioned)
===Mentioned===
*Rory Bruen (photo)
*Steve Rogers
*Hawkeye (photo)
*Iron Man (photo)
==Production==
On June 9, 2022, Deadline reported that a Thunderbolts film was in development with Jake Schreier attached to direct and Eric Pearson penning the script. It was also reported that the film was scheduled to begin production in Summer 2023 and that the cast would consist of some actors who were already part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Marvel Studios taking steps to secure their availability.Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ Movie Taps Jake Schreier As Director
On July 23, 2022, at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Kevin Feige officially announced that the film was in development. He also announced that the film would be released on July 26, 2024.SDCC 2022: Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts' Announced
On September 2, 2022, it was reported that the film would act as a spin-off of Black Widow with Florence Pugh reprising her role as Yelena Belova in the film.MCU: Florence Pugh Reportedly Set to Lead 2024 Marvel Movie At D23 Expo 2022, Kevin Feige announced that David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, and Olga Kurylenko would be reprising their roles as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian, Ava Starr/Ghost, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, John Walker/U.S. Agent, and Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster, respectively, in the film. He also confirmed that Yelena Belova would be a part of the Thunderbolts team in the film.D23 Expo 2022: Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts’ Casting Announced
On October 17, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Harrison Ford had joined the cast of the film and that he would portray Thaddeus Ross, succeeding the late William Hurt.Harrison Ford Joining ‘Captain America 4’
On December 20, 2022, it was reported that the working title of the film was "Oops All Berries".Exclusive: Working Title for Marvel’s Thunderbolts
On January 17, 2023, in an interview with Variety, Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed that the film would start production in June.Julia Louis-Dreyfus Will Shoot Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ in June and Demands to Kick Ass: ‘I Really Want to Fight’ Later that month, Deadline reported that Ayo Edebiri had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role.‘The Bear‘ Breakout Star Ayo Edebiri Joins Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts’ Movie
On February 23, 2023, Deadline reported that Steven Yeun had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed key role.‘Thunderbolts’: Steven Yeun Joins Marvel Studios Pic In Key Role
On March 15, 2023, it was reported that the film was expected to begin production on June 12.Sebastian Stan’s Next Marvel Movie Gets Start Date (Report) Later that month, in an interview with Variety, Lee Sung Jin revealed that he would be rewriting the film's script, replacing Eric Pearson.Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ Adds ‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin as Writer (EXCLUSIVE)
On May 25, 2023, Deadline reported that the production of the film would be shut down due to the and that the film would resume production after the strike was resolved.Marvel Pushes Pause On ‘Thunderbolts’ Production Due To Writers Strike
On June 8, 2023, it was reported that the film was scheduled to begin production in the summer in , despite a previous report that film would not resume production until after the writers strike was resolved.A Marvel movie appears set to shoot in Utah, under a secret name Five days later, it was announced that the film had been pushed back from its initial release date to December 20, 2024.Marvel Studios Announces Updates to Theatrical Release Schedule In November, it was announced that the film had once again been pushed back from its December 20, 2024 release date to July 25, 2025.Marvel Studios Updates Theatrical Release Schedule
On November 17, 2023, , who worked with Steven Yeun on , revealed that Yeun had called to inform him that he would be portraying Sentry in the film and that he had also undergone a costume fitting for the role.Drawing Omni Man and a conversation with ROBERT KIRKMAN
On December 19, 2023, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Wyatt Russell revealed that the film would start production in March or April 2024.‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Star Wyatt Russell on Why He Waited to Work With Kurt Russell and ‘Thunderbolts’ Anticipation
On January 2, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Steven Yeun had dropped out of the filmSteven Yeun Will Not Star in Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ and Deadline reported that scheduling conflicts caused by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike and the was the reason for his departure.Steven Yeun Drops Out Of Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ After Production Was Pushed Due To Strikes The next day, in an interview with Variety, Steven Yeun confirmed reports that he had dropped out of the film due to the actors strike and scheduling conflicts.Steven Yeun Is ‘Sorry’ He Dropped Out of Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts,’ Cites Strike and Scheduling Issues: ‘I Wanna Do a Marvel Movie’
On January 25, 2024, Deadline reported that Lewis Pullman was in early talks to join the cast of the film, replacing Steven Yeun‘Thunderbolts’: Lewis Pullman In Early Talks To Join Marvel Studios Pic with the Motion Picture Association reaffirming that the role in question was Sentry.Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” Eyeing “Top Gun: Maverick” Star Lewis Pullman for Big Role Four days later, Deadline confirmed Pullman's casting. It was also reported that Geraldine Viswanathan had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role, replacing Ayo Edebiri who had dropped out of the film due to scheduling conflicts caused by the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.‘Thunderbolts’: Geraldine Viswanathan Joins Marvel Studios Pic Stepping In For Ayo Edebiri Who Departs Project Due To Scheduling
On February 14, 2024, Deadline reported that the film had been pushed up from its July 25, 2025 release date to May 2, 2025.Marvel Moves On Release Date Schedule: ‘Thunderbolts’ Shifts Up, ‘The Fantastic Four’ Moves Back In 2025 The following week, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Joanna Calo had been hired by Marvel Studios to work on the film's script.How Marvel Is Quietly Retooling Amid Superhero Fatigue
On February 25, 2024, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Florence Pugh revealed that the film had begun production.Florence Pugh Praises Andrew Garfield While Giving We Live in Time Update (Exclusive) About a month later, Marvel Studios called the movie Thunderbolts* while sharing the first behind-the-scenes look at the film.Marvel Studios on X - March 27, 2024
On April 11, 2024, at CinemaCon 2024, Kevin Feige confirmed that the film had been retitled to Thunderbolts*. He also revealed that the film would be released on May 5, 2025.Kevin Feige Comments On Marvel Adding An Asterisk To The Thunderbolts* Movie Title
On June 20, 2024, it was revealed that Joshua Mikel had joined the cast of the film and that he would portray Bob Reynolds' father.Joshua Mikel's Résumé
On July 27, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was revealed that the film would be released on May 2, 2025. It was also revealed that Harrison Ford would not be part of the film's cast as previously reported.SDCC 2024: Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ Cast Teases the Film in Hall H
On September 26, 2024, it was revealed that Chris Bauer and Wendell Pierce had joined the cast of the film in undisclosed roles.THUNDERBOLTS Project Profile 9-26-24
==Videos==
===Trailers===
Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* - Teaser Trailer - Only In Theaters May 2025
==Music==
Song title	Artist	Location(s)
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*Teaser Trailer.
==References==
==External Links==
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