Thunderbolts* teaser trailer out! Florence Pugh leads the Anti-Avengers of the MCU and someone wants them dead - Watch

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is on a significant upswing, gaining momentum after a string of somewhat disappointing releases. With fans eagerly anticipating the release of films like Deadpool 3 and Wolverine’s return, and speculating on plot twists in shows like Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, there’s plenty of buzz surrounding the MCU. However, in a surprising move, the studio dropped the first-ever teaser trailer for one of its most awaited projects, Thunderbolts. Yes, you read that right! The much-anticipated teaser for Thunderbolts—led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan—is finally here. Continue reading to know all about it, and make sure not to miss the teaser attached below. 

Thunderbolts Teaser Trailer Release

Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts is executive produced by Louis D'Esposito, Brian Chapek, Jason Tamez, and none other than former MCU star Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow). The film’s screenplay comes from a powerhouse team, including Eric Pearson (Thor: Ragnarok, Black Widow), Lee Sung Jin (Beef), and Joanna Calo (The Bear). It’s set for a theatrical release on May 2, 2025, but fans have already gotten a glimpse of what’s to come with the release of the first teaser trailer.

The Thunderbolts teaser trailer opens with Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova knocking on the door of her father, David Harbour’s Alexei Shostakov (Red Guardian). The scene shows Alexei in disarray as he sits down to chat with Yelena, who confesses feeling a void that has pulled her back into her dangerous line of work. From there, the trailer shifts to the larger world of anti-heroes, with Yelena seen walking into what appears to be a trap. Alongside the other members of the Thunderbolts team, she faces what seems like an inevitable death trap they must somehow survive.

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As the tension builds, the teaser finally reveals the movie's central conflict. One of the standout moments is when Sebastian Stan, reprising his role as Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier), appears with the same weapon he used in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. But if that isn’t enough excitement, the teaser also gives us a fleeting look at the character Sentry, inserted almost casually—but enough to leave fans buzzing. Overall, the trailer delivers a tone that feels like Mission: Impossible meets Suicide Squad, with a uniquely Marvel twist, leaving audiences more intrigued than ever.

More on Thunderbolts

The official synopsis for Thunderbolts teases: “Thunderbolts is an irreverent team-up featuring a depressed assassin, Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), alongside the MCU’s least-expected band of misfits. The film reunites several familiar faces, including Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). New characters will also make their debut in this action-packed story.”

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