'Thunderbolts*' to hit Indian theaters day before global premiere
What's the story
In a thrilling announcement for Indian fans, Marvel Studios has revealed that its upcoming superhero ensemble film, Thunderbolts*, will hit domestic screens on May 1, 2025—a day ahead of its worldwide release.
The decision underscores the significance of India as a major fan base for Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films.
This move comes as a response to the immense popularity and success of previous MCU titles in India.
Cast details
'Thunderbolts*' features an ensemble cast of antiheroes
Directed by Jake Schreier, the movie features a star-studded cast including Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker.
The plot follows this unconventional team of antiheroes who must undertake a dangerous mission after being caught in a death trap laid by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus).
Film preview
Teaser and new additions to the MCU
Marvel first unveiled a teaser for the movie in September 2024, with Pugh leading a team of "bad guys."
The film also marks the MCU debuts of Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, and Wendell Edward Pierce.
Apart from this exciting cast lineup, Marvel recently announced that the three-member band Son Lux will be scoring for Thunderbolts.
The band is known for their Oscar and BAFTA-nominated work on 2022's acclaimed movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.