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Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Thunderbolts rises with USD 2.7 million Memorial Day Monday, closing in on USD 195 million US total
Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts continues its steady run at the US box office, collecting a solid USD 2.7 million on Memorial Day Monday. The film, which has now amassed USD 174 million domestically, benefited from the holiday boost with an impressive 43.1 percent increase over its previous Monday, despite losing 780 screens due to competition from new titles. The fourth Monday haul places Thunderbolts on track to surpass the lifetime US totals of early MCU titles Captain America: The First Avenger (USD 176.7M) and Thor (USD 181M) within the week. However, while the USD 200 million milestone now appears out of reach, the film is expected to close its domestic run around the USD 195 million mark, an impressive feat for an original ensemble entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, Thunderbolts features Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, among others. The story centers on a group of morally complex characters brought together for a perilous government mission that forces them to confront their pasts and rely on one another for survival. Initially teased in 2021, the Thunderbolts project was officially announced in 2022 and underwent significant rewrites during its development. Production was delayed by the 2023 Hollywood labour strikes, but filming resumed and concluded in mid-2024 across various locations, including Atlanta, Utah, and Kuala Lumpur. Premiering in London on April 22 before its US release on May 2, Thunderbolts was marketed as the final film of Phase Five of the MCU. The film's ending notably rebranded the team as The New Avengers, with the asterisk in its title symbolizing that transformation. Since then, Marvel Studios has begun embracing the move more prominently in post-release marketing. Despite facing stiff competition from blockbuster hits during the holiday weekend, Thunderbolts carved out its own success both critically and commercially. With a worldwide gross of USD 357 million so far, it currently ranks as the sixth highest-grossing film of 2025. The stronghold on Memorial Day Monday reinforces its staying power in theaters and its appeal to MCU fans eager for the franchise's evolving narrative.
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite 'Captain America' Star Wants in on 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Hayley Atwell doesn't think Peggy Carter's gotten enough of a chance on the big screen. That's what she told Den of Geek while talking to them about her appearance in the upcoming "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning". The Marvel star was asked about the possibility of showing up in either "Avengers: Doomsday" and/or "Avengers: Secret Wars", and she wasn't shy about her answer. Read More: Peacemaker Meets the Justice League in Season 2 First Look "I would love that," Atwell said. "There are so many things that she could do, there's so much more I feel I can bring to a character because I've developed as time's gone on. What's so great about having time behind you and having had a 20-year career so far is the development of skill, and I think there's so much more that Peggy can do. She's very much an underserved character." Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell in "Captain America: The First Avenger". Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell in "Captain America: The First Avenger". DISNEY Atwell used a line straight from "Agent Carter" to get her point across, as well as pointing out that her time playing a more action-oriented character in "Mission: Impossible" would serve her well. "When she says 'I know my value and everyone else's opinion doesn't really matter,' it's because she hasn't been given the platform that she knows she deserves and that she's really capable of doing in the world," Atwell explained. "And so I just think there is just so much more that she can do, and I think she speaks to a modern time, so to be able to take her to that next level as Captain Carter would be phenomenal. Especially with all my 'Mission: Impossible' training. I am ready, let's go!" Hayley Atwell made her first appearance as Peggy Carter in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger," and she remained a vibrant presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe even beyond her character's off-screen passing from old age in 2016's "Captain America: Civil War." Her cameos were sprinkled throughout the narrative, including in films like "Ant-Man" and the "Avengers" entries. In 2022, she appeared as Captain Carter - a version of her character who gets the super soldier serum instead of Steve Rogers - in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". She appeared in a recurring role as the same character in the animated series "What If...?" and enjoyed two seasons of her own live-action series "Agent Carter". There's no word yet on whether or not Atwell's wish might be granted and she could show up in either "Doomsday" and/or "Secret Wars", but considering the presumed multiverse nature of the films, an appearance from Captain Carter certainly isn't out of the question. More Comics: 'Peacemaker' Season 2 - Everything We Know So Far Fan-Favorite Star From 'The Bear' Cast in 'Spider-Man 4'
Digital Trends
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Sebastian Stan lays out Bucky's future after Thunderbolts
There are some spoilers ahead for the ending of Marvel's Thunderbolts. Stop reading now if you don't want to be spoiled. Earlier this year, Captain America: Brave New World briefly introduced a new direction for James 'Bucky' Barnes, a character Sebastian Stan has been playing since 2011 in Captain America: The First Avenger. In Brave New World, the former Winter Soldier apparently retired from being a reformed hero and went into politics by running for Congress. Thunderbolts reveals that Bucky won his election to the House of Representatives. But his stay in Congress was short. Recommended Videos Stan recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly about where Bucky's political career stands now that he's joined the team of misfit heroes in Thunderbolts. By the end of the movie, the team's fortunes drastically change. And in the post-credits scene, Bucky is still with the team months after they've rebranded. That seemed to suggest that Bucky was done being a Congressman and Stan agreed that his brief stint in politics was over. 'Yeah, it's almost like crossing it out, right? He's still been trying to find his way of how he can contribute in a way that he hasn't before,' said Stan. 'Ultimately, he realizes, 'No, I am who I am, and I do things how I do them, and I should just do that.' … The only issue I had was, 'Well, why is he growing out his hair if he's going to be a congressman?!' But I still wanted to grow it out, so I was like, 'I don't care.'' Jake Schreier, the director of Thunderbolts, also confirmed that Bucky's term in Congress is 'pretty well done,' before adding 'I think he's found a new place that makes much more sense for him.' Without spoiling the exact details of the ending or the film's post-credits scene, Bucky and his new teammates are poised to play an even bigger role in Avengers: Doomsday than previously believed. That means the stars of the Thunderbolts will be back in theaters roughly a year from now when Doomsday arrives on May 1, 2026. Please enable Javascript to view this content
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Winter Soldier aKa Sebastian Stan reveals surviving on residuals from Hot Tub Time Machine before landing role in MCU
Before Hollywood actor Sebastian Stan became a household name as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he faced his fair share of struggles. In a recent conversation with Vanity Fair, Sebastian opened up about a financial lifeline that arrived just in time—thanks to an unexpected source. 'I was actually struggling with work. I had just gotten off the phone with my business manager, who told me I was saved by $65,000 that came in residuals from Hot Tub Time Machine,' he admitted. That surprise boost came from his role in the 2010 sci-fi comedy Hot Tub Time Machine, directed by Steve Pink. In the film, Sebastian portrayed Blaine, the quintessential 1980s ski resort bully who antagonizes a group of time-traveling friends played by John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke. While it wasn't a lead role, the part proved instrumental—at least financially—just before Sebastian landed the defining opportunity of his career. Shortly after that windfall, Sebastian was cast as James 'Bucky' Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), launching him into global recognition as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His portrayal of the Winter Soldier quickly became a fan favorite, leading to appearances in multiple Marvel films and series, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Ant-Man (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and the web series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). He also set to reprised the role in Captain America: Brave New World (2025) and will return as Winter Soldier in Thunderbolts, which will release next week. Beyond Marvel, the Romanian-born actor has been making serious waves in more dramatic roles. He earned critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice, a performance that also garnered a Golden Globe nomination. That same evening, he took home a Golden Globe for his work in A Different Man. Despite branching out into varied roles, Sebastian remains loyal to Marvel. Speaking to GQ UK last year, he shared his admiration for the studio. 'I've never been part of a company that puts so much heart and thought into anything. If Marvel was gone, it'd be such a big hole to try and fill up. Don't just go out there and shit on something without offering something better,' he had said.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sebastian Stan reveals 'Hot Tub Time Machine' residuals saved his career before Marvel fame
Sebastian Stan reveals 'Hot Tub Time Machine' residuals saved his career before Marvel fame Show Caption Hide Caption Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan arrive on Oscars 2025 red carpet Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Penélope Cruz, Gal Gadot and more arrive on the 97th Oscars red carpet. Entertain This! Sebastian Stan's Marvel superstardom may have never happened if it wasn't for a raunchy 2010 comedy. In a conversation with Vanity Fair published April 21, the Oscar-nominated actor, 42, reflected on how much the role of Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe changed his life. Stan recalled how he was "actually struggling with work" before he was cast in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger." "I had just gotten off the phone with my business manager, who told me I was saved by $65,000 that came in residuals from 'Hot Tub Time Machine,'" he told Vanity Fair. In the 2010 comedy about a group of friends who go back in time through a hot tub at a ski resort, Stan played the over-the-top bully character Blaine, who gets into a fight with Rob Corddry's Lou. Sebastian Stan says other actors are 'afraid' to interview him for his Donald Trump movie "Hot Tub Time Machine" was one of Stan's earliest movies after he previously had roles in films like "Rachel Getting Married" and shows like "Gossip Girl." In a conversation with Variety last year, he said he had some of the "most fun I've ever had on a project" working on "Hot Tub Time Machine." One year after the movie's release, Stan debuted as Steve Rogers' (Chris Evans) buddy Bucky Barnes in "Captain America: The First Avenger," catapulting him to global fame. He has now played the character across numerous Marvel films and TV shows for nearly 15 years, including in May's "Thunderbolts," which pairs him with Florence Pugh's Yelena from "Black Widow." Stan has also been announced as part of the massive cast of 2026's "Avengers: Doomsday." Sebastian Stan talks his total Trump-ification for new movie 'The Apprentice' Stan previously starred as Bucky in 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and 2019's "Avengers: Endgame." In a full circle moment for the actor, "Endgame" included a scene where Paul Rudd's Ant-Man references "Hot Tub Time Machine" during a discussion about the rules of time travel. "I was watching the movie and they made that reference, and I kind of looked around excited, but no one cared," Stan joked during a 2019 panel. "I was the only one that really cared." During that same panel, Stan also touched on his past career struggles, revealing that in 2011, his business manager warned, "You have one month left until you're completely bankrupt." He quipped, "That's always a good call."
