Marvel fans, get ready! The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest film, Thunderbolts, is all set to hit Indian theatres on May 1. Set in a post-Blip world where the Avengers are no longer Earth’s primary defenders, Thunderbolts introduces a new team of unlikely heroes stepping up for a mission that could change their lives forever.
To keep the excitement alive, Marvel India dropped a thrilling video on Friday, April 26, announcing that advance booking for Thunderbolts is now open. Sharing a few glimpses from the trailer, Marvel India captioned the post, “We are as excited as the Red Guardian ‘YEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!’ Book your tickets now! Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts only in cinemas May 1.”
Back to the old school Marvel!#Thunderbolts* has one of the best plots since the Endgame, and doesn’t have any modern film issues like LGBT, feminism, character race change etc. pic.twitter.com/BpPG5AsFu8
— MCU Source (@MCUSource) April 23, 2025
Star-Studded Cast Assembles
Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/US Agent, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, Lewis Pullman as Sentry/Void, David Harbour as Red Guardian, and Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost.
Storyline Set in the Shadows of the Avengers
First teased during the Super Bowl LIX, the film’s trailer shows Val (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) assembling a new squad to take over the Avengers’ responsibilities. Bucky Barnes, taking center stage, is tasked with leading this unpredictable team. Despite their troubled pasts and moral dilemmas, the Thunderbolts are Earth’s next line of defense.
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THUNDERBOLTS: it was AMAZING, SHOCKING, and AWESOME in every way. Florence Pugh and Lewis Pullman are absolutely STELLAR in this film and they’re the highlights of the movie. Also, that asterisk reveal will SURPRISE you and make sure to stick for BOTH POST CREDITS. #Thunderbolts pic.twitter.com/qJpZPjyzHY
— Chris Gallardo (@chrisagwrites) April 23, 2025
Each member brings unique strengths and baggage to the group, setting the stage for a chaotic yet thrilling adventure.
After premiering at London’s Empire Leicester Square on April 22, Thunderbolts will officially conclude Phase Five of the MCU with its U.S. release on May 2.