During CinemaCon this week, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige dropped a bombshell: the asterisk in Thunderbolts*’ title holds significance. However, Feige hinted that they won’t delve into its meaning until after the movie’s release.
The revelation has sent fans into a frenzy of speculation. Many have pondered whether the team is a tribute to President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, especially after recent footage from Captain America: Brave New World depicted the General pushing Sam Wilson to form a new Avengers squad.
Theories abound. Some suggest the “Thunderbolts” moniker could ironically reference President Ross’s transformation into Red Hulk. Others propose that the team depicted in concept art isn’t the true Thunderbolts but rather a decoy or Task Force X-style expendable unit.
Yet, the most intriguing theory posits that Thunderbolts* culminates in the shocking revelation that this team is actually the MCU’s Dark Avengers.
The presence of characters like The Sentry lends credence to this theory. With figures like Bucky and Yelena Belova potentially sidelined, a sinister lineup featuring U.S. Agent and Ghost under government control, led by Val, could emerge—a stark departure from previous iterations.
Here’s a roundup of the most compelling theories circulating online…
The confirmed cast for Thunderbolts* boasts an impressive lineup, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster.
In recent updates, Geraldine Viswanathan has stepped in for Ayo Edebiri in an undisclosed role, while Lewis Pullman has taken over as The Sentry after Steve Yeun’s unexpected departure from the film due to scheduling conflicts.
Penned by Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, and Joanna Calo, and helmed by director Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* is slated to hit theatres on May 2, 2025.
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