After celebrating the grand success of Avengers: Endgame, the MCU is almost near to end of its Phase V films. They have introduced all-new groups of superheroes: Eternals, The Marvels, & Madame Web. Joining the bandwagon, we have new baddies in town to save America, Marvel’s “Thunderbolts.” All set to premiere on May 1st in theaters. Read along to know all the necessary details before hitting the film.
Shows and Movies to watch before the Premiere
Marvel movies always have connections with one another. Only fans can understand that the film is not an understatement. Even in Thunderbolts, characters come together from various films. So if it’s your first time seeing the film’s major players like Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, or even Bucky Barnes,. Then you must watch these before.
- Black Widow (2021)—The movie is not only a backdrop for Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow. But it also introduces some of Thunderbolts’ main characters, like Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, and Taskmaster. Further, the trailer shows major emphasis on their troubled past, so understanding this film is compulsory.
- The Falcon and Winter Soldier (2021)—As in the title, this film has so much potential information about Winter Soldier, aka Bucky Barnes. Likewise, you will also come across other characters like John Walker and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, who play a crucial role in forming Thunderbolts. So it’s a must-watch.
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)—If you are new, then before exploring Bucky’s adventures in Winter Soldier, stream Civil War. This gives context to understand his background and redemption. How he left Hydra, entered the Avengers, etc.
- Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame – These films help the audience to deeply understand the political situation of America after the death of many Avengers. Apart from these, we have new characters, Ghost and Helmut Zemo, to look forward to.
What to Anticipate
The trailer starts with a major judicial tension of Valentina questioning the government, “The Avengers are not coming, So Who is going to save the American people?” By seeing a bigger threat on the grounds. Bucky Barnes takes the initiative and joins a bunch of rebel antiheroes as Thunderbolts. Further, this dangerous mission forces them to confront their past in unconventional and violent ways.Â
Surprisingly, the main antagonist, “The Void,“ hasn’t appeared in the trailer, only some shadowy glimpses. The makers clarified that it’s Sentry’s dark side. His manifestation to attain the Godly power leads to chaos and conflict. So, the Thunderbolts have to come together despite their differences and stop the supervillain. What is the death trap for Yelena? Did they succeed? Where are the Avengers? To know all the answers, watch Thunderbolts.
Will it be a hit or a flop?
The trailer has received great love. Some fans are stating that it’s the start of a golden era for Marvel. Most elements are focused on trauma and are emotionally resonant to fans. It shows the darker, more complex, and redemptive sides of superheroes. Moreover, all the Thunderbolts are also part of the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. It gives a guarantee that the film will be a major Hit. Coming to the main question, the release date is
Written by – Meghana Pinninti