A Comeback for the MCU? Thunderbolts* Says Yes
Release Date：May/2/2025 Genre：Political Drama/Superhero/Action/Adventure/Crime/Drama/Fantasy/Sci-Fi Director：Jake Schreier Cast：Florence Pugh、Sebastian Stan、Julia Louis-Dreyfus、Lewis Pullman、David Harbour Viola's Rating：8.2 With three feature films regarded as the worst the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has ever produced, Phase 5 ends on a high note with Thunderbolts* —released in the US on May 2, 2025. Interestingly, this adventurous fantasy sci-fi superhero crime action drama also doubles as a political drama in some ways. After being caught in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. As the tagline says, “Be careful who you assemble,” Thunderbolts* explores the power of solidarity. Rather than preaching this theme in a serious tone, the film, although not officially listed as a comedy, plays out like a group therapy session for depression. It hopes that the positive e...
