Movie Phase 5 Essential viewing
Thunderbolts*
Movie · Phase 5 · May 2, 2025 · 2h 6min
Part of Avengers
Order
In-universe 2027 · MCU Phase 5
- Release order73 of 85Previous: Daredevil: Born Again season 1Next: Ironheart
- Story order78 of 85Previous: Captain America: Brave New WorldNext: The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Characters in this movie
Yelena Belova Florence Pugh 
Bucky Barnes Sebastian Stan 
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Julia Louis-Dreyfus 
Robert Reynolds Lewis Pullman 
Alexei Shostakov David Harbour 
John Walker Wyatt Russell 
Ava Starr Hannah John-Kamen 
Antonia Dreykov Olga Kurylenko
Plot
A team of reformed supervillains is recruited for covert missions by a secret organization. They navigate internal conflict, moral dilemmas, and external threats while attempting to prove loyalty and effectiveness. The film blends superhero action, intrigue, and ensemble dynamics, exploring redemption, trust, and the blurred line between heroism and villainy in a high-stakes environment.
Does Thunderbolts* have a post-credit scene?
Yes, 2: one mid-credits and one after the credits.
Spoilers: what happens in the 2 scenes Hide the spoilers
- Scene 1, mid-credits
Alexei tries to sell a Wheaties box with the New Avengers on it, but the shopper puts it back.
- Scene 2, after the credits
The New Avengers talk about Sam Wilson suing them over the Avengers name. The Watchtower then detects an extra-dimensional ship with a "4" emblem arriving just outside Earth.
Trailer
Thunderbolts* - Final Trailer
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