“Thunderbolts*” is an upcoming Marvel Studios film slated for release on May 2, 2025, marking the conclusion of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Jake Schreier, the film brings together a team of antiheroes forced to collaborate on a perilous mission that could offer them redemption.
Plot Overview
The narrative centers on a group of antiheroes ensnared in a deadly trap orchestrated by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. To survive, they must unite and undertake a dangerous mission, confronting their pasts and testing their moral compasses.
Cast and Characters
The ensemble cast features:
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Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova: A skilled assassin and the new Black Widow.
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Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier: A former brainwashed assassin seeking redemption.
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David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian: Russia’s counterpart to Captain America.
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Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent: A disgraced former Captain America.
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Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster: A formidable fighter with the ability to mimic any combat style.
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Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr / Ghost: A woman with the power to phase through objects.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine: The enigmatic orchestrator of the Thunderbolts team.
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Lewis Pullman as Bob Reynolds / Sentry: A superhero with immense power and a dark alter ego.
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Geraldine Viswanathan as Mel: De Fontaine’s assistant.
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Chris Bauer and Wendell Edward Pierce: In undisclosed roles, with Pierce portraying a political figure.
