Thunderbolts: See what we know about upcoming MCU superhero film’s release date, cast, plot and more

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MCU) Thunderbolts, based on the eponymous comic series, is set to hit cinemas on July 25, 2025. Facing scheduling adjustments and internal setbacks, the movie persists in the wake of recent turbulence within Marvel Studios.

Release Date Reshuffle

Originally slated for July 2024, Thunderbolts underwent multiple reschedules, settling on a final release date of July 25, 2025. The initial delay, triggered by Hollywood strikes, places it as the second installment in MCU Phase Six, following Fantastic Four.

Thunderbolts: A Marvel Response to DC’s Suicide Squad

Thunderbolts, akin to DC's Suicide Squad, features a team of villains and antiheroes fighting for the greater good. Originating in a 1997 issue of The Incredible Hulk, the team, initially Masters of Evil in disguise, turned to heroics under the leadership of Baron Zemo.

Thunderbolts' Line-up

Original members included Baron Zemo, Beetle, Fixer, Goliath, Moonstone, and Screaming Mimi. Over the years, leadership roles shifted to Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Norman Osborne/The Green Goblin, Luke Cage, and others. The roster also included notable villains and superheroes like Taskmaster, Venom, Deadpool and more.

Confirmed Cast

The Thunderbolts cast comprises MCU veterans and introduces Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. Notably, Steven Yeun's departure led to Lewis Pullman emerging as a potential replacement. Reports suggest a scene featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus may be axed to avoid overlap with Phase Five release Captain America: Brave New World.

Plot

While an official plot synopsis is pending, MCU hints suggest connections to previous films. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier sets the stage for John