“Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts” is set to bring a new kind of team to the big screen when it premieres in theaters on May 2, 2025. The teaser trailer promises a thrilling ride full of action, moral ambiguity, and compelling characters. The movie focuses on a group of reformed villains and anti-heroes who are forced to work together on dangerous covert missions for the government. This unlikely team of misfits includes: Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), the deadly assassin with a dark past; Red Guardian (David Harbour), the Russian super-soldier; Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), the mercenary with the ability to mimic any fighting style; Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), who can phase through matter; U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), the morally conflicted government-appointed hero; and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), the redeemed Winter Soldier. Adding a mysterious twist to the mix is Bob (Lewis Pullman), a new character whose true identity remains a secret.
The teaser hints at personal struggles and internal conflicts within the team, as each member grapples with their past sins while trying to move forward. Expect high-energy action sequences, heists, and intense combat scenes, all framed by a tone that blends dark humor with serious, thought-provoking themes of redemption and loyalty.