Marvel Studios’ upcoming antihero ensemble film, Thunderbolts, is set to have a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, according to UK cinema chain Odeon. This duration places it among the longer entries in the MCU, ranking as the tenth longest film, just a minute shorter than Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts brings together a team of complex and morally ambiguous characters. The film features returning MCU favorites such as:

Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)

Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan)

Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour)

John Walker/U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell)

Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen)

Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko)

Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)

The storyline is expected to explore the team’s dynamics as they embark on a high-stakes mission that could redefine their roles within the MCU.

Slated for release on May 2, 2025, Thunderbolts has already generated excitement among Marvel fans. With its unique blend of characters and a longer-than-average runtime, it promises to be an intriguing addition to the ever-expanding MCU.

As the release date approaches, more details about the film’s plot and how it ties into the larger Marvel universe are expected to emerge. Fans are eager to see how this group of antiheroes will fit into the future of the franchise and what surprises Marvel has in store.