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After delays caused by the 2023 writers’ strike and a reshuffling of Marvel’s release schedule, fans have eagerly awaited the arrival of Thunderbolts, directed by Jake Schreier. The latest trailer for the film, which is now set to hit theaters on May 2, 2025, suggests that this dark, action-packed take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) may have been worth the wait.
Thunderbolts Trailer
The Plot: A Dark Twist on the Avengers?
Set after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Thunderbolts brings together some of the MCU’s most notorious former antagonists. They find themselves recruited by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus), who is assembling a black-ops team with a suspicious agenda. This team is reminiscent of the Avengers, but with a much darker, morally ambiguous twist.
Ex-Black Widow Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) leads the pack, struggling with a lack of direction in her life. She arrives on the doorstep of her father, Alexei Shostakov, aka Red Guardian (David Harbour), who is living in despair and squalor. Both Alexei and disgraced super-soldier John Walker/US Agent (Wyatt Russell) seem resigned to their fall from grace. However, unlike them, Yelena continues to take on dangerous missions as a spy for whoever is willing to pay.
Mysterious Team Assembles- Thunderbolts cast
The trailer shows these ex-antagonists converging on a strange building alongside other powered individuals like Ava Starr/Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) and Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko). Interestingly, none of them seem to know why they’ve been called there, and things become even more suspicious when they encounter Bob (Lewis Pullman), a seemingly ordinary man who clearly has secrets. Suddenly, the doors slam shut, trapping them in the building, and it becomes clear that someone has a sinister plan for these former villains.
Teamwork or Chaos?
While the trailer doesn’t reveal much about the overarching plot, it hints at a mix of high-octane action and character-driven moments as the team tries to work together to escape their captors. The involvement of Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) is teased, though how central he is to the plot remains unclear. What’s certain is that the Thunderbolts team is bound for thrilling, conflict-filled missions as they learn to function together—whether or not they actually want to.
Is Sentry Coming to Thunderbolts?
One of the biggest rumors swirling around the Thunderbolts film is the possible inclusion of Sentry, a Marvel character with immense power who could drastically shift the team’s dynamic. While the trailer doesn’t directly mention Sentry, Marvel fans are speculating whether this powerhouse might be the person responsible for trapping the Thunderbolts or could be introduced as an unstoppable force they’ll have to contend with.
FAQs About Marvel’s Sentry
Who is Sentry in Marvel Comics?
Sentry, also known as Robert Reynolds, is one of Marvel’s most powerful superheroes. He possesses the power of a million exploding suns and has super strength, invulnerability, and the ability to fly. His alter ego, the Void, represents his darker, destructive side, making Sentry both a hero and a dangerous threat.
Why is Sentry such a big deal in the MCU?
If introduced in the MCU, Sentry could rival or even surpass characters like Thor and the Hulk in terms of raw power. His internal battle with the Void adds an interesting dynamic, as Sentry often struggles to keep his darker half in check, which could lead to intense conflict in a film like Thunderbolts.
Could Sentry be the villain in Thunderbolts?
It’s possible. Given Sentry’s dual nature as both hero and villain, he could serve as either an adversary or a conflicted member of the team. Fans are speculating that the MCU might use his darker side, the Void, to challenge the Thunderbolts.
Action-Packed Fun in 2025
Whether Sentry makes an appearance or not, the Thunderbolts trailer promises plenty of action, moral dilemmas, and dark humor. With a stellar cast and a plot that blends the MCU’s typical superhero themes with a more shadowy, black-ops vibe, Thunderbolts is shaping up to be one of Marvel’s most anticipated films in 2025. Fans will have to wait and see what surprises lie in store for this team of misfit antiheroes.