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News.com.au
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Marvel film Thunderbolts receives huge name change after release as it rebrands to The New Avengers
Marvel has changed the title of its latest blockbuster just days after it hit cinemas around the world. Thunderbolts* arrived in cinemas last Friday and appeared to finally buck the trend of critical flops for Marvel after it scored glowing reviews, with many labelling it a 'return to form' for the franchise. Now, Marvel has revealed it's made the decision to change the name of the film from Thunderbolts to The New Avengers, with immediate effect. *Warning, spoilers to follow* At the end of Thunderbolts*, CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) announced the group's rebrand as The New Avengers. A graphic on screen after the film's post-credits scene then informs cinemagoers that 'The New Avengers will return'. Now, the asterisk by the name of the movie has finally been explained, and posters and promotional material around the world have had their name altered. While many fans have celebrated the change, some have criticised Marvel for essentially spoiling the movie for all the fans who haven't had the chance to see it in cinemas yet. 'Isn't this a spoiler??? They should have probably waited like a week before doing that,' ranted one fan on Twitter. A second remarked: 'Advertising a movie you want people to watch using a different name, and one that spoils the movie? Seems like a mistake.' 'Um … spoilers? I've seen the movie but this is just desperation – why would you ruin it for everyone like that?' added a third. The New Avengers features Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), The Sentry (Lewis Pullman), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) and U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell). In the comics, the New Avengers were first introduced 2004. They made their debut in the aftermath of a major tragedy in Marvel's Avengers: Disassembled comic, where a mentally ill Scarlet Witch loses control of her powers and kills several members of her team.
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Marvel's ‘Thunderbolts' officially changes title to ‘The New Avengers' one week after release
In a highly unusual post-release move, Marvel Studios has rebranded its latest film Thunderbolts as The New Avengers just one week after it debuted in theaters. The title change follows a twist revealed in the film's final scenes, in which CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) announces a rebranding of the team, setting the stage for future Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) installments. After the credits roll, a message appears onscreen confirming that 'The New Avengers will return,' a nod to classic Marvel post-credit teases and a clear signal of where the franchise is heading next. Marvel has swiftly updated promotional materials—including posters, digital ads, and billboards—to reflect the new title. This change also brings clarity to the asterisk featured in the original Thunderbolts title, which hinted at a deeper twist. While some Marvel fans have embraced the switch and its implications for the MCU's future, others argue the change is poorly timed. Critics online have called it a spoiler, with some suggesting the rebranding should have been delayed to allow audiences to experience the twist firsthand. 'It feels like a marketing panic move,' one viewer posted. 'Why spoil a major plot point in your advertising?' The move comes after Thunderbolts posted a moderate box office opening, and it's clear Marvel is hoping the Avengers branding will boost long-term performance. As of now, it's uncertain whether movie theaters will update listings to reflect the new title. However, the sudden shift underscores the enduring power of the Avengers brand within the Marvel universe.
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
The meaning behind the asterisk in the 'Thunderbolts*' title is revealed
The sneaky asterisk in the "Thunderbolts*" title officially has meaning. On Monday, Marvel unveiled the true name of the rag-tag group of superheroes as "The New Avengers," now that the film is officially in theaters as of May 2. "Presenting Marvel Studios' #̶T̶h̶u̶n̶d̶e̶r̶b̶o̶l̶t̶s̶* #TheNewAvengers," Marvel Studios wrote in a social media post, which included a video of the film's cast, led by Florence Pugh, ripping away the word "Thunderbolts*" on the movie poster to reveal the words "*The New Avengers." According to Marvel, the video was shot discreetly backstage at the film's Hollywood premiere. The film features a collaboration of former Marvel Cinematic Universe baddies and anti-heroes: Florence Pugh's Yelena and her adoptive father Alexei, aka Red Guardian, played by David Harbour; Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier; Hannah John-Kamen's Ava Starr/Ghost from "Ant-Man and the Wasp"; Olga Kurylenko's Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster from "Black Widow;" and Wyatt Russell's John Walker/U.S. Agent from "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." The group is brought together by Julia Louis-Dreyfus' character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, who also appeared in "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and also appeared in a post-credits scene in "Black Widow." "After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts," a synopsis for the film reads. "Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it's too late?"
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Why Thunderbolts is rebranding as New Avengers, explained
Why Thunderbolts is rebranding as New Avengers, explained WARNING: THUNDERBOLTS ... ER, NEW AVENGERS SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT KEEP READING IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS. Ready? OK. Thunderbolts* is getting a re-branding, but it all makes complete sense, especially with the post-credits scene. The movie is now New Avengers, or maybe as the poster says, it'll read as *New Avengers. That's why there was an asterisk in the first place, as we recently explained: the superhero group that forms in the movie jokingly names itself after Florence Pugh's Black Widow's youth soccer team before they're rebranded as the "New Avengers" by big baddie Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Makes sense, and it's fun! All hail the New Avengers.
Digital Trends
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Marvel makes it official: Thunderbolts* has a new title
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*. The asterisk in the Thunderbolts* title was the biggest mystery in the lead-up to the Marvel movie. Now that Thunderbolts* is now in theaters, the symbol's meaning has been revealed. Recommended Videos After the Thunderbolts save the city, the group plans to arrest the mastermind behind the conflict, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Right before they can apprehend her, de Fontaine holds a press conference and announces the Thunderbolts will be known as the New Avengers. Marvel Studios is now officially changing the title to The New Avengers in all of its branding and marketing. Members of the New Avengers include Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent, and Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost. They have a̶r̶r̶i̶v̶e̶d̶ assembled! T̶h̶u̶n̶d̶e̶r̶b̶o̶l̶t̶s̶* The New Avengers is now playing in theaters. Get tickets: — Marvel Studios* (@MarvelStudios) May 5, 2025 The ending post-credits scene jumps ahead 14 months into the future, with the New Avengers and Bob (Lewis Pullman) living at the Watchtower, the old Avengers' tower. The New Avengers are in a legal battle with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) over the copyright ownership of the Avengers trademark. After the comedic moment, the big reveal comes toward the end of the scene, when the New Avengers learn that a ship with the Fantastic Four's logo is heading toward Earth. This meeting sets up the eventual team-up between the New Avengers and the Fantastic Four in Avengers: Doomsday, which is now filming in London. Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* registered an opening weekend of $76 million domestically, which puts it in the neighborhood of 2021's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ($75 million). Thunderbolts*/The New Avengers is now in theaters nationwide. Please enable Javascript to view this content
