Marvel Studios has announced that its highly anticipated new film, Thunderbolts, will hit theaters on May 2, 2025. Alongside this announcement, the first official trailer and a brand-new poster have been released.

A Team of Anti-Heroes Faces a New Global Threat

Unlike the Avengers, the Thunderbolts are a team of outcasts and former adversaries forced to come together to tackle a world-threatening crisis.

The rogue team consists of:
✔ Yelena Belova – Natasha Romanoff’s sister, a highly skilled assassin trained by a Russian spy organization.
✔ Red Guardian / Alexei – Natasha and Yelena’s father figure, a Russian super-soldier and former rival of Captain America.
✔ Winter Soldier / Bucky Barnes – Steve Rogers’ childhood friend, once brainwashed into becoming a deadly assassin.
✔ US Agent / John Walker – A disgraced second-generation Captain America, stripped of his title after succumbing to pressure.
✔ Taskmaster / Antonia Dreykov – A lethal assassin with photographic reflexes, capable of replicating Avengers’ combat skills.
✔ Ghost / Ava – A woman with the ability to phase through matter due to a childhood accident.

As a dark force looms over New York City, civilians vanish without a trace. But when the world turns to its usual saviors—the Avengers—they are nowhere to be found. CIA Director Valentina poses the question: “Who will save the world now?”

A Chaotic Team with No Superpowers, No Flight, and No Heroic Restraints

Unlike traditional superheroes, the Thunderbolts lack flight abilities and rely on brute force combat. The trailer showcases their unpredictable and reckless teamwork, with Yelena firing bullets at John Walker, explosions destroying entire buildings, and merciless interrogations that feel far removed from heroism.

Their true test arrives when they face a mysterious villain capable of crushing Bucky’s metal arm with ease. Overwhelmed by his sheer power, they begin to doubt if only true heroes can save the world. But instead of backing down, these former villains confront their past mistakes and fight as the Thunderbolts.

A Bold, Fearless Action Spectacle with a Rock Anthem Twist

The trailer builds to an emotional climax, set to Starship’s classic hit "Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now", adding a touch of irony and defiance to the Thunderbolts’ underdog struggle.

One standout moment? Red Guardian declares their ultimate goal:
“We will become the strongest team, claim our glory, and bring light to the darkness. And… we’ll be on cereal boxes as real heroes!”

The Mystery Behind the Asterisk (*) in Thunderbolts

The newly revealed poster features the team striking a heroic pose with a mysterious character named Bob in the background. Beneath the title logo, a cryptic message reads:

“THE AVENGERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE”

With an asterisk (*) cleverly woven into the movie’s branding, its hidden meaning remains one of the film’s biggest mysteries.

Could the asterisk signify a deeper twist in the Thunderbolts’ mission? Marvel fans will have to wait until May 2, 2025, to uncover the truth.

Source : ORICON NEWS