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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
When will 'Thunderbolts*' release on streaming? What we know so far
When will 'Thunderbolts*' release on streaming? What we know so far Show Caption Hide Caption Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell talk 'Thunderbolts*' Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell tell USA TODAY what it was like returning to the Marvel family in 'Thunderbolts*.' The Marvel cinematic universe has gotten a refresh courtesy of its latest film "Thunderbolts*," or as Marvel rebranded it, "The New Avengers." 'Thunderbolts* brings together "an unconventional team of antiheroes," who "after finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts," according to the film's synopsis. "Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it's too late?" it adds. USA TODAY's Brian Truitt gave the film ★★★ out of four, writing Jake Schreier's directorial work is "one of the better recent outings for a cinematic universe that's been dealing with creative wobbles." "The satisfying adventure features side players from past projects like 'Black Widow' and 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' coming into their own, plus skillfully juggles bleak darkness and inspired humor in a surprisingly moving exploration of mental health," his review said. Here's what we know so far about when "Thunderbolts*" will release digitally and be able to stream on Disney+. 'Thunderbolts*' movie review: Florence Pugh leads a heady Marvel refresh Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox. When will 'Thunderbolts*' be released digitally? Disney has not yet specified when "Thunderbolts*" will release digitally. However, the film could follow previous Marvel digital release plans like "Captain America: Brave New World." Based on that timeline, "Thunderbolts*" could arrive on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home some time in early July or even possibly over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, about 45 to 60 days after its theatrical release. "Thunderbolts*" released in theaters on May 2, 2025 and has a run time of 2 hours and 6 minutes. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 'Thunderbolts*' 4K Blu-ray/DVD release "Thunderbolts*" 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release is expected come a month after its digital release, which means we are looking at a date in either end July or early August. Rankings: Where does 'Thunderbolts*' rank among all 36 Marvel movies? When does 'Thunderbolts*' come out on Disney+? Marvel films typically release on Disney+ a few weeks after their Blu-ray/DVD release and more than a month after their digital release. Based on that, "Thunderbolts*" could drop on Disney+ in either late August or early September. 'Thunderbolts*' cast The cast of "Thunderbolts*," according to Marvel Studios, includes: Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost / Ava Starr Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent Lewis Pullman as Robert "Bob" Reynolds / Sentry / Void David Harbour as Red Guardian / Alexei Shostakov Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Wendell Pierce as Gary Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster Chris Bauer as Holt Watch 'Thunderbolts*' trailer 'Thunderbolts*': Marvel castoffs get their own movie adventure Ace assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) teams with her dad, Red Guardian (David Harbour), and other unlikely heroes in Marvel's "Thunderbolts*." We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Contributing: Brian Truitt, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Sebastian Stan and Leo Woodall Set to Star in Justin Kurzel's BURNING RAINBOW FARM — GeekTyrant
Sebastian Stan ( Thunderbolts ) and Leo Woodall ( The White Lotus ) are teaming up for Burning Rainbow Farm , the latest project from filmmaker Justin Kurzel ( The Order , Macbeth ). Based on the nonfiction book by Dean Kuipers and adapted for the screen by Tommy Murphy ( Holding the Man ), the film dives into the real-life story of Tom Crosslin and Rollie Rohm, a couple in rural Michigan who build a peaceful, pot-friendly utopia called Rainbow Farm. 'When the two run afoul of local authorities and their young son is taken from them, a standoff ensues leading to one of the largest and most dramatic sieges America has ever seen.' Kurzel said in a statement: 'Burning Rainbow is a love story about two outliers who raise their middle finger to hate and declare 'This is who we are, and we dare you to take it from us'. I'm excited to create this loveable and courageous couple with Sebastian and Leo, their union will be one to remember.' Stan, fresh off his Oscar-nominated turn in The Apprentice , is also currently riding high with Thunderbolts* , which has pulled in over $173M worldwide. Woodall, meanwhile, continues his rise with recent work on Prime Target , One Day , and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy . Source: Deadline
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Thunderbolts crosses USD 350M mark but loses momentum, competition blocks predicted USD 400M run
Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts has crossed the USD 350 million mark at the global box office, but mounting competition appears to be cutting short its momentum. The ensemble superhero film, now also known as the New Avengers, earned just USD 5.6 million overseas in its fourth weekend — a steep 64.3 percent drop — signaling a rapid slowdown in international territories. By comparison, Captain America: Brave New World managed USD 9.2 million in the same frame. Currently, the film holds an international cume of USD 181.7 million across 53 markets. Coupled with its domestic total of USD 171.4 million, Thunderbolts now stands at USD 353.1 million globally. While that's a solid performance for a team-up film featuring mostly antiheroes, it's unlikely to hit the once-expected USD 400 million benchmark. Industry projections now peg its final global haul in the USD 380 to 390 million range. With a reported production budget of USD 180 million, excluding marketing costs, Thunderbolts may not deliver the kind of box office margin Marvel typically churns out. Nevertheless, it remains the fifth highest-grossing film of 2025 so far and marks another strong outing for Florence Pugh, who leads the cast comprising Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more. Directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, the film centers on a group of antiheroes who are forced together on a dangerous mission that could lead to their redemption. Initially teased in the MCU back in 2021, Thunderbolts went through a lengthy development phase and experienced delays during the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. Several cast changes followed before production resumed in early 2024. The film premiered at Leicester Square in London on April 22 and was released stateside on May 2 as the final entry in Phase Five of the MCU. The movie's closing sequence officially transitions the team into the New Avengers, with the film's asterisked title later revealed to signify the team's rebranding. Despite its underwhelming commercial performance, Thunderbolts will be a significant chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to its new narrative scope. Marvel is bound to extract more content using the New Avengers notion.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Marvel's 'Avengers: Doomsday' pushed back to holiday 2026 release: Reports
Marvel's 'Avengers: Doomsday' pushed back to holiday 2026 release: Reports Show Caption Hide Caption Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell talk 'Thunderbolts*' Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell tell USA TODAY what it was like returning to the Marvel family in 'Thunderbolts*.' The Avengers need more time to reassemble. Two upcoming Marvel films, including the highly anticipated films "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars," have been delayed, Reuters and Variety report. Disney announced on May 22 that "Doomsday" would be postponed from May 1, 2026, to Dec. 18, 2026, while "Secret Wars" would be pushed back from May 2, 2027, to Dec. 17, 2027. "Doomsday" is set to bring Robert Downey Jr. back to the franchise as villain Doctor Doom, Marvel revealed at Comic-Con in July. Downey now joins a star-studded list of returning names, as seen in a more than five-hourlong livestream in March. Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' stars are ready for their 'Avengers' close-up The cast list indicated "Doomsday," now in production, will be an ambitious crossover between Marvel's "Avengers" franchise and the "X-Men" series, with numerous original "X-Men" stars returning to reprise their roles for the first time in years. But the stacked cast includes actors from virtually every corner of the Marvel world, from the Fantastic Four to the Thunderbolts and everyone in between. The cast, so far, includes Channing Tatum, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Winston Duke, Paul Rudd, Danny Ramirez, Wyatt Russell, Florence Pugh David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen and Lewis Pullman. Marvel reveals star-studded 'Avengers: Doomsday' cast in live stream: Who's returning? Reports previously indicated Captain America actor Chris Evans would be returning for "Doomsday," but he was absent from the announcement stream. Other Marvel stars notably missing from the list included Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Thunderbolts*' Asks: Who Wants the Off-Brand Avengers?
Early on in Marvel's Thunderbolts* — after we've seen special operative Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) plummet off a skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, but before we see Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) wash his prosthetic limb in a dishwasher — a gala event is held in what used to be the Avengers Tower. The former headquarters of Earth's Mightiest Heroes was purchased by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), the CIA director and MCU backroom string-puller, several years ago. An exhibit for the Battle of New York fills the lobby, with guests admiring alien artifacts and other recovered items from a day that will live in franchise infamy. The whole thing is bit of a front on de Fontaine's part, given that she deals in shady shenanigans that would've put her at odds with Tony Stark and Co.'s overall do-gooder mission. But it's also a flex; she's keen on not only reclaiming the legacy of Iron Man, Captain America, et al., but reminding people why superheroes were a big deal in the first place. A real glory-days memory jogger, in other words. You, too, may remember that moment nearly 13 years ago when, having patiently set the stage for a massive crossover team-up, Marvel Studios unleashed The Avengers on a rabid public and terraformed an industry in the process. To say that results have varied since then is like referring to the Thanos Snap as a 'time out.' Thunderbolts* wants to channel this specific MCU milestone — and the rush of that first Marvel wave as a whole — so badly that there are moments where you feel like it's one more room in Valentina's museum, paying tribute to a long-gone past. There's even a reprise of the original's iconic assembling moment, now featuring a hulking Russian brute, his venomous daughter, a 'junior varsity Captain America,' the man with the golden cyborg arm, and a clutch-cargo utility player. More from Rolling Stone Marvel Uses Never-Ending Livestream to Announce 'Avengers: Doomsday' Cast 'Daredevil: Born Again' Could Use Another Reboot Kendrick Lamar Song Appears in 'Captain America: Brave New World' The good news is that its hit-to-miss ratio in this respect favors the former part to a large degree, even if this can't go back in time à la Endgame-era Avengers and reverse the quality-control catastrophes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's previous five years. The 36th movie in this ongoing, omnipresent pop soap opera is wildly uneven. It's also thrilling, funny, and simultaneously irreverent yet highly respectful of the House That Kevin Feige Built. Plus it works surprisingly well as both a stand-alone (kinda) entry and a bridge between where this series has been and, per the requisite post-credits tease, where it's headed to. Who needs an off-brand Avengers, made up of peripheral characters given a chance to collectively level up? Turns out the answer is: You do. Actually, if you'll pardon the mixed intellectual-property-universe comparison, the ragtag ensemble of assassins, former double agents, and idiosyncratic supporting players who make up the 'Thunderbolts' — the name starts off as joke, taken from Yelena's victory-less childhood soccer team, then sticks despite her dismay — bear a stronger resemble to D.C.'s Suicide Squad. Bucky, Yelena, her raucous dad Alexei 'The Red Guardian' Shostakov (David Harbour), John 'U.S. Agent' Walker (Wyatt Russell), and the ethereal, matter-shifting Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) all started out as supervillains, before being officially rebranded here as morally dubious antiheroes. Valentina even acts as a sort of boss-slash-antagonist in the same manner as Viola Davis' Amanda Waller, though rather than gather them together for a do-or-die mission, she manipulates several future 'Bolts into a just-die-already scenario. Congress is investigating her clandestine superhero-adjacent activities. Each of these killers is a loose end. Why not turn them on each other and keep her hands clean? The plan backfires, especially after Yelena, Walker, and Ghost realize they've been set up. Worse, they've got to fight their way out of this sticky situation when government goons arrive to finish the job, which requires working together and trusting each other [cue mutual groan]. And then there's Bob (Lewis Pullman). Having wandered into the middle of their melee in his pajamas, this timid, slightly nebbishy dude is a mystery to all of them. Bob doesn't quite know what he's doing at a remote military outpost either. Maybe it has something to do with the 'Sentry Project,' a super-secret operation that Valentina would very much like to be swept under a thousand different rugs. Maybe that's also why Bucky, having been tipped off by Valentina's assistant (Geraldine Viswanathan), ends up ditching his political career and meets up with the fugitives, as well as Yelena's boisterous, limo-driving pops. Maybe the unassuming, awkward guy who seems like an innocent bystander is actually the most powerful and volatile presence in this whole equation. Lotta maybes here, folks. As any Nick Fury wannabe will tell you, the key to assembling a crack superhero team is knowing what each member's strengths are, and which combination yields the most complementary sum of all parts. Same thing goes for ensemble casts, and having seeded all of these disparate, disreputable ladies and not-so-gentle men in various chapters over the past decade, the creative (and corporate) powers that be have come up with a combination that works better than you might expect. Everyone knows the parts they've got play: Stan is in charge of the meditative brooding, Harbour's responsible for the high-volume bluster, Russell brings the Grade-A asshole vibe, Pullman pulls off both the man-child and megalomania aspects, and John-Kamen dutifully fills in any leftover gaps. You wish Viswanathan had more to do, given she's often the best thing about whatever project she's a part of, but the competition for screen time and making marks amid director Jake Schreier's impressive sound and fury here is stiff. (Finally, some MCU action set pieces that feel once again feel cohesive!) Unless you're Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, of course, in which sporting a Sontag-level hairdo stripe and blessing lines like 'Righteousness without power is just an opinion' with a deadly comic spin ensures she steals every single scene she's in regardless. And Pugh? She's the cleanup batter who adds levity, gravity, and whole other levels of depth to the proceedings. A force to be reckoned with ever since 2016's Lady Macbeth coronated her as a major talent, Pugh is undeniably a genuine movie star; there's a strong argument to be made that she doesn't need Thunderbolts*, and the MCU in general, as much as it certainly needs her. Yet this compact powerhouse of a performer has a knack for never making you feel like she thinks she's better than all of this, even though she clearly is. It's not just Pugh's screen presence, her sense of commitment or her penchant for making weapons-grade snark work, but her determination to mine mother lodes of psychological and emotional turmoil that gets you invested in this rollicking blockbuster past the usual franchise box-ticking. Notably when things get both literally and figuratively dark. Without being a complete spoiler-lobbing killjoy, this is a story heavily marinated in trauma, with an emphasis on two parties' checkered past in particular. Pugh sells everything, the good and the bad and the cinematic-universe fulfillment of it all, without making you feel like you've been sold another chapter of the same old smash-and-dance. Plus she's a great team player. About that curious, annoying asterisk in the title: It's there to designate a sense of temporariness, suggesting a placeholder in lieu of something more appropriate and permanent. Whether the 'solution' to this so-called issue is resolved to your liking, or indeed remains in place past that extended post-credits wrap-up-slash-preview of what's on deck, is subjective to a large degree. We can say that it plays into Thunderbolts*'s sense of meta-purpose, which is to harken back to an age before 'superhero fatigue' was a buzz phrase — before what felt like most colossal I.P. game in town got brought down to size by bad decisions, constricting levels of hopelessly interconnected canon, and a woeful sense of overreach fueled by cockiness. The primary goal of this entry is to establish a new team of heroes. The secondary aim is to stop what's undeniably been a downward spiral. It succeeds in that respect at the very least. Don't call it a return to form so much as a much-needed, extremely welcome return to a winning formula. 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