Thunderbolts (2025) is an upcoming film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that focuses on a team of antiheroes and reformed villains brought together for a covert government mission. The movie is directed by Jake Schreier and is part of the MCU’s Phase 5 lineup.
Plot Overview (Based on Official Information and Speculation):
The story revolves around Valentina Allegra de Fontaine assembling a group of morally ambiguous characters for dangerous missions that typical superheroes wouldn’t handle. The team, known as the Thunderbolts, includes:
- Yelena Belova: A skilled assassin and the new Black Widow.
- Bucky Barnes (The Winter Soldier): Seeking redemption and serving as a moral compass for the team.
- John Walker (U.S. Agent): A super soldier with a conflicted sense of duty.
- Taskmaster (Antonia Dreykov): A formidable fighter with photographic reflexes.
- Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov): A brash but well-intentioned Russian super-soldier.
- Ghost (Ava Starr): A stealth operative struggling with her powers.
The Thunderbolts undertake a mission that appears straightforward but quickly reveals deeper, hidden motives from those in charge—especially Valentina. The team must navigate internal conflicts, moral dilemmas, and an unpredictable threat that forces them to question whether they’re being used as pawns or given a chance at true redemption.
