Download Trailer 1 for Thunderbolts* (2025)

Today we have our first look at Marvel Studios’ upcoming Thunderbolts* (2025), the ensemble anti-superhero film set to explore the darker side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Thunderbolts* is the 36th film in the MCU and is the final film in Phase Five of the MCU. Thunderbolts* promises to offer a fresh take on the superhero genre, focusing on a team of morally ambiguous anti-heroes, many of whom we’ve already met in past films. The trailer provides a glimpse into the film’s tone and the dynamics within the team.

Thunderbolts* is comprised of Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), John Walker/U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Red Guardian (David Harbour), and Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) under the command of the calculating Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). It is not yet clear if Harrison Ford will make an appearance as Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross after his first outing in the role in Captain America: Brave New World (2025).

Thunderbolts* is positioning itself as a bold new entry in the MCU. It taps into the growing trend of exploring morally ambiguous characters, much like DC’s Suicide Squad or The Boys. It remains to be seen if Thunderbolts* could mark a tonal shift for Marvel, one that resonates with audiences craving more mature storytelling. The tone seems more along the lines of Captain America: The Winter Soldier than the more recent outings of the Guardians of the Galaxy or Thor.

Trailer 1 is now available at the Thunderbolts* (2025) page.