Marvel Studios made waves during the Super Bowl by unveiling the highly anticipated trailer for Thunderbolts, a film that promises to shake up the MCU. With an all-star antihero lineup and a mysterious, powerful villain, the trailer has left fans buzzing with excitement and speculation. Watch the trailer below.

The trailer confirms that Thunderbolts will center around a government-backed team of former villains and morally ambiguous heroes. Leading the charge is Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who is assembling a group for a dangerous mission. The squad consists of familiar faces: Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, U.S. Agent, Red Guardian, Ghost, and Taskmaster. Each character brings their own unique skill set and baggage, making for an unpredictable and volatile team dynamic. The trailer hints at tension within the group, with moments of disagreement and clashes in their approaches to handling situations.

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The biggest reveal from the trailer is the film’s antagonist, heavily hinted to be Sentry, played by Lewis Pullman. In the comics, Sentry is one of the most powerful beings in Marvel lore, possessing Superman-level abilities with a dark twist—his alter ego, the Void, is a force of destruction and chaos. If the trailer is any indication, the Thunderbolts team may be in way over their heads.

The Thunderbolts trailer sets a darker, more intense tone than previous Marvel films, leaning heavily into espionage, psychological tension, and high-stakes action. From brutal battles to deep character conflicts, every moment feels charged with urgency. One chilling line, “The Avengers are not coming,” makes it clear—this isn’t your typical superhero story. The visuals showcase fast-paced hand-to-hand combat, massive explosions, and a more grounded approach to super-powered fights. Unlike the usual Avengers-style team-up, Thunderbolts seems to be less about saving the world and more about sheer survival.

The release date for Thunderbolts is May 2, 2025.