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Thunderbolts* officially wrapped back in June, and we were expecting at least one round of reshoots to take place before the end of the year. Now, Daniel Richtman is reporting that Marvel Studios has scheduled some additional photography for next month.

It's always worth pointing out that reshoots are the norm for any major studio comic book movie, and while some are still bound to spin this in a negative light, Richtman also claims that Marvel is "pretty happy with the film."

Test-screenings for Thunderbolts* were reportedly held earlier this month, and the reaction was said to be very positive overall.

Among other things, reports indicated that Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova is the main focus of the movie (no big surprise given what we saw in the trailers), which director Jake Schreier recently confirmed.

"She's front and center. Yelena is in a certain place at the beginning of the film,...

Thunderbolts* is one of the most anticipated projects in the MCU. The film will feature a team of former villains and anti-heroes, similar to DC’s Suicide Squad, who are now trying to follow a better path in the MCU.

The movie will also introduce Sentry, one of Marvel’s most powerful characters, played by Lewis Pullman. The team’s lineup includes familiar faces: David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Wyatt Russell as John Walker (U.S. Agent), Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, and Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, the MCU’s new Black Widow.

While the plot remains largely under wraps, the official synopsis hints that the Thunderbolts will take on various missions, only to discover they are being set up to clash with one another.

The movie reportedly had a recent test screening, and the feedback was very positive. Yelena is...

‘Thunderbolts*’ is one of the most exciting upcoming projects in the MCU. The movie will introduce a team similar to DC’s Suicide Squad, made up of former villains and anti-heroes who are now on a better path in the MCU.

The movie will also introduce Sentry, one of Marvel’s most powerful characters, played by Lewis Pullman. We know most of the team members. David Harbour will return as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker (U.S. Agent). Olga Kurylenko will reprise her role as Taskmaster, and Florence Pugh will return as Yelena Belova, the MCU’s new Black Widow.

Not much is known about the plot of the movie so far except for what the official synopsis has revealed to us. The movie will reportedly see Thunderbolts sent on various missions until they realize they are purposely being pitted against each other.

The defamation lawsuit against Rebel Wilson over claims she made about producers of her directorial debut The Deb survived a key hurdle this week after a judge denied Wilson’s motion to toss the case.

The Deb producers Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron, and Vince Holden sued Wilson back in July, days after the actress posted a video on social media accusing them of embezzlement and sexual harassment. She further claimed that the producers were trying to sabotage the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

In their suit,...

Rebel Wilson’s hopes to squelch The Deb producers’ defamation lawsuit against her have been stymied by a Los Angeles judge.

“Because the Court finds that the statements are not protected activities subject to an anti-slapp motion, the Court does not proceed to the second prong of the analysis for the Plaintiffs’ likelihood of prevailing on the merits,” ruled LA Superior Court Judge Thomas D. Long last night, confirming his tentative of earlier on November 21. “Accordingly, the anti-slapp motion is hereby Denied.”

“The fact that defendant’s statements accuse plaintiff of criminal conduct make them defamatory on their face,” he stated.

The ruling comes after a long-ish hearing in downtown LA on Thursday where dueling lawyers for Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden went head-to-head with attorney for the Pitch Perfect star over Wilson’s claims of “vile and disgusting behavior” earlier this year against the producers.

In an Instagram video,...

Something Wicked this way comes in this week’s film quiz, with 30 all-new film-related questions, some of them about witchy business…

A movie version of Wicked has been a long time coming down the yellow brick road and this week’s new release still only covers the first half of the smash-hit Broadway musical. Meanwhile, this week’s film quiz is themed around witches but there are also questions about werewolf and vampire movies, slasher-movie villains, found-footage horror… heck, it’s looking more like a Halloween quiz than some of our Halloween ones.

Once you’ve completed all three rounds of movie-related questions, you’ll find a link to a separate post with the correct answers at the bottom of this post. As always, this is just for fun, but please let us know how you did in the comments (scores out of 31 this week!) and give us any other lovely feedback.

Based on what we know about the team in the comics, fans had made a lot of assumptions about Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* when the movie was first announced, and the teasers we've seen seemed to confirm at least some of the theories were on the level.

However, director Jake Schreier has now indicated that there's a lot more to this film than meets the eye, and that even the basic premise might not be completely accurate.

"I've seen a lot of synopses out there that just say, as though it's a fact, that it's a team assembled by Valentina to go do bad things," the filmmaker tells Empire in their latest issue. "I understand why that would be the assumption, but that is not the story."

Schreier also confirmed that Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) will be the main focus.

"She's front and center. Yelena is in a certain place at the beginning of the film,...

From Soap Mactavish to Captain Price, the Call of Duty franchise has produced some iconic characters over the years, particularly in the Modern Warfare sub-series. Simon Riley, better known as Ghost, is one of the most adored by fans.

Ghost is one of the most popular characters in Call of Duty. | Credit: Activision.

He was a key figure in the 2022 Modern Warfare 2 single-player campaign, and the British special forces’ mask has come to represent the series. We still can’t forget the scene when he was burnt alive by Capt Shepherd in MW2 (2009). The character’s popularity rose so high, there was serious demand for a Ghost spin-off title.

Two Years Ago, We Got a Slight Glimpse of a Ghost Spin-Off Title in Call of Duty Setting What’s behind that mask? A spin-off title might have revealed that. | Credit: Activision.

According to reports from a well-known leaker in 2022, Infinity Ward...

Thunderbolts* is a film that fans have increasingly become more excited about with each successive trailer. Given that the film brings back a slew of fan-favorite characters like Bucky Barnes and Yelena Belova, the film is shaping up to be quite the spectacle, with a few characters that usually wouldn’t be front and center in other MCU films.

Thunderbolts* || Credit: Marvel Studios

One of the characters that is going to make an appearance in the film is Bob, largely considered to be Robert Reynolds or The Sentry. While probably not a one-to-one adaptation from the comics, there might be one big change that the character might adhere to in the films, that might be in line with something that Marvel had been doing in the MCU with other characters.

Robert Reynolds could be a mutant in the MCU Lewis Pullman as ‘Bob’ in the Thunderbolts* || Credit: Marvel Studios

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Hulk is one of the most powerful superheroes in the comics, but that doesn’t mean he can’t get a power upgrade from time to time. This is exactly what’s going to happen as the ‘What If..?’ series of one-shot stories expands.

Instead of Norrin Radd becoming the Silver Surfer, Galactus will use his cosmic power to transform Bruce Banner into the Herald Hulk: Smasher of the Spaceways.

The story, published on January 1, 2025, is written by Matthew Groom, with art by Lan Medina and a cover by Ron Lim. The official synopsis is as follows:

The first in a new series of one-shots that asks the question: What if Galactus recruited some of Marvel’s best and brightest heroes as his new cosmic heralds? See how the Power Cosmic transforms these once-familiar champions, twisting and turning all of Marvel history in their wake!

In this tale, Galactus has...

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts*’ are the next two Marvel movies set to hit theaters.

‘Brave New World’ will focus on Sam taking on the role of Captain America during an international crisis involving Red Hulk, Tiamut, Adamantium, and The Leader. Meanwhile, ‘Thunderbolts*’ will follow Yelena, Bucky, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker as they join forces to face an unknown threat. However, it’s still unclear how much these films will shape the MCU’s future.

Recently, well-known industry insider Alex Perez hosted a Q&a where he talked about what’s ahead for the MCU. Part of the discussion highlighted how ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts’ could play a key role in the bigger Marvel storyline.

Titan: You’ve been more and more open about your ‘New Avengers’ prediction for Thunderbolts*, does that mean we can expect to see some of those...

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts*’ are the next two MCU movies to hit theaters.

While we know that ‘Brave New World’ will tackle Sam being Captain America in the middle of the international incident and ‘Thunderbolts*’ will follow Yelena, Bucky, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker teaming up against… a threat, we still don’t know how important these two movies will be for the MCU’s future.

Now, one of the most notable industry insiders, Alex Perez, hosted a Q&a where he discussed the future of the MCU. A part of the Q&a was about the importance of ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts*’ for the broader MCU story.

Titan: You’ve been more and more open about your ‘New Avengers’ prediction for Thunderbolts*, does that mean we can expect to see some of those members actually on the team in Avengers: Doomsday?...

Although Agatha All Along has concluded, the series has left a lasting impact on the MCU, raising questions that fans are eager to see answered in future projects. While the story itself was wrapped up neatly, the fates of several characters remain wide open.

We’re already speculating about Billy, Agatha, and the absent Wanda, but other characters introduced in the series could also play significant roles in upcoming stories. Among them, one of the most intriguing is Jennifer Kale, a key figure in the series whose potential return holds exciting possibilities.

Kale’s character was particularly compelling, and our recent report about her connection to a highly-anticipated Marvel character sheds new light on her MCU future. Building on this connection, we’ve developed a theory—grounded in established Marvel lore—that could explain how she might make her way back into the fold.

As many fans know, Jennifer Kale...

After a challenging phase that concluded with Deadpool & Wolverine, the MCU is gearing up for its next slate of projects. While the success of Captain America: Brave New World remains uncertain, early buzz suggests that Thunderbolts* could be a standout hit as the MCU builds toward its major Avengers installments.

The excitement surrounding Thunderbolts* is palpable. Though it may not break box office records, expectations are high for a solid performance and positive reception from both critics and fans, many of whom are eagerly anticipating key moments in the film.

Adding to the anticipation, reports have surfaced online claiming that Thunderbolts* recently held its first test screenings. If you’re curious about what these early reactions reveal, keep reading—we’ve gathered all the details for you.

First, it’s important to note that this rumor comes from an unofficial source: Chad Ryan, known to X users as TheGreekyCast. While...

After a tough period that seemingly ended with Deadpool & Wolverine, the MCU is preparing for its next batch of projects. While Captain America: Brave New World‘s success remains in doubt, it seems that the Thunderbolts* movie will be a solid hit for the MCU as they are heading into the major Avengers projects.

The hype related to the movie is real and while no one is expecting a box office-shattering movie, the Thunderbolts* are expected to perform well, as well as to receive positive comments from both critics and fans, with the latter group looking forward to some important moments.

In light of this anticipation, we can confirm that there are reports online that claim that the movie has recently had its first test screenings. The reports we have are going to be the focus of this report, so keep reading if you want to know all that we have gathered for you.

In recent weeks, it seems the vast majority of MCU fans have gone from being disappointed by Thunderbolts*'s non-comic-accurate team roster to acknowledging that it could be one of 2025's best superhero movies.

That was evident from the recent D23 Brazil sneak peek and we now have some new intel on the movie courtesy of a recent test screening.

While we've been able to verify that test screenings have taken place, we'd suggest taking the following information with a pinch of salt. Still, @TheGeekyCast has proved a mostly reliable source for leaks like this in the past.

Firstly, it's said that reactions have been very positive; as expected, Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova is Thunderbolts*'s lead, with scenes taking place in the Red Room at one point.

Ghost is said to have one of the movie's best action scenes in a movie full of amazing set-pieces, while the...

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about #OneChicago, Yellowstone, Survivor, Brilliant Minds and more!

1 | Are you pleased to see The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Isaiah Bradley (played by Carl Lumbly) featured so prominently in the new Captain America: Brave New World trailer? Or does that actually have you worrying that the character shouldn’t buy any green bananas? And did the Thunderbolts* trailer make you guffaw when Ghost referred to Falcon and Winter Soldier’s John Walker as “dime store Captain America”? (Because he 100% was.

Like Mysterio secretly being a bad guy in Spider-Man: Far From Home and "Agnes" clearly meant as a cover for Agatha Harkness in WandaVision, every comic book fan out there knows Lewis Pullman's "Bob" in Thunderbolts* is really The Sentry.

Despite showing the character's logo in the movie's teaser trailer, Marvel Studios continues to identify Pullman's character only as Bob and the actor has flat-out refused to reveal whether he's playing The Sentry in interviews.

Now, the cat is officially out of the bad courtesy of Red Guardian actor David Harbour.

Talking at D23 Brazil last weekend, the Stranger Things star was asked about the super soldier's relationship with Bob and replied, "Yeah, I don't think he knows what to make of that. I mean, again, we'll have to see how it unfolds with all of that."

"I don't think you guys know much about Bob/Sentry yet, so...

Ava Starr, or Ghost, gained the ability to turn intangible and create powerful energy after a quantum accident that killed her parents. S.H.I.E.L.D. recruited her as a secret agent when she was young. Later, she found out she was dying because she lacked the quantum energy she was using without meaning to.

When she learned about a Quantum Tunnel built by Hank Pym, she tried to absorb energy from the Quantum Realm to heal herself. However, this conflicted with Pym’s plan to rescue Janet van Dyne, who needed that same energy to survive.

Ava tried to steal the lab, which led to a fight with Ant-Man and Wasp. Afterward, Janet gave her some of her quantum energy, which helped ease Ava’s condition. She then went into hiding with Bill Foster. Ava’s character is now on a path to “redemption” in the MCU,...

Ava Starr, also known as Ghost, gained the ability to turn intangible and generate powerful energy following the quantum accident that killed her parents. S.H.I.E.L.D. used her as a secret agent at a young age. Later, she learned she was dying due to a lack of quantum energy, which she unintentionally used.

When she discovered a Quantum Tunnel created by Hank Pym, she tried to absorb energy from the Quantum Realm to heal herself. This conflicted with Pym’s plan to rescue Janet van Dyne, who needed that energy to survive.

Ava tried to steal the lab, leading to a fight with Ant-Man and Wasp. Afterward, Janet gave her some of her quantum energy, easing Ava’s condition. Ava then went into hiding with Bill Foster, and her character is now on a steady path of “redemption” in the MCU as she will soon play...

Thunderbolts* is one of the most exciting upcoming movies in the MCU. It will feature a team of former villains and anti-heroes, similar to DC’s Suicide Squad, who are now trying to do better in the MCU.

The movie will also introduce Sentry, one of Marvel’s most powerful characters, played by Lewis Pullman.

We already know most of the team members. David Harbour will return as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker (U.S. Agent). Olga Kurylenko will reprise her role as Taskmaster, and Florence Pugh will return as Yelena Belova, the MCU’s new Black Widow.

The movie will also feature Julia Louis-Dreyfus returning as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Valentina is smart, manipulative, and always has her own agenda, working behind the scenes to get what she wants. She’s unpredictable, often playing both sides to her advantage.

‘Thunderbolts*’ is one of the most exciting upcoming projects in the MCU. The movie will introduce a team similar to DC’s Suicide Squad, made up of former villains and anti-heroes who are now on a better path in the MCU.

The movie will also introduce Sentry, one of Marvel’s most powerful characters, played by Lewis Pullman.

We know most of the team members. David Harbour will return as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker (U.S. Agent). Olga Kurylenko will reprise her role as Taskmaster, and Florence Pugh will return as Yelena Belova, the MCU’s new Black Widow.

The movie will also see Julia Louis-Dreyfus reprise her role as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Valentina is clever, manipulative, and has her own agenda, often working behind the scenes to shape events to her advantage. She is a bit of a wildcard,...

So… Agatha All Along was great! Despite speculations that the show might flop due to the MCU curse, it turned out to be pretty good and fans actually enjoyed it, much like WandaVision.

Sasheer Zamata in a still from Agatha All Along | Credits: Marvel Studios

With Sasheer Zamata portraying the role of Jennifer Kale in the show, comic book fans were excited to see her on-screen (and for a rightful reason too). You see, Jennifer Kale is connected to Ghost Rider and Man-Thing in the comics. This could only mean one thing, Marvel’s Midnight Sons.

Fans Are Hoping For Sasheer Zamata’s Return

There is more to Jennifer Kale than meets the eye. According to the comics, the character has a long connection to magic and “witches” (as they call it) and is quite a powerful character!

Fans want Sasheer Zamata’s Jennifer Kale to return | Credits: Marvel Studios...

Marvel had a rough year in 2023. Many of its properties underperformed, and they lost their big villain due to Jonathan Majors being fired. Looking forward to their upcoming slate, comic fans have been excited about some of the studio’s projects over the next few years. Will these films help Marvel regain control? The upcoming Thunderbolts film has been one that fanboys have been hoping to see since the MCU started. With some recent news about the property coming up, it seems like the right time to break down what we know about the production.

Who Are The Thunderbolts?

The team first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1997 in an issue of The Incredible Hulk. They seemed to be a new group of superheroes that had arrived on the scene and gained acclaim very quickly. The reader was informed that the group was actually a group of supervillains led by Baron Zemo.

While those who rarely engage with anime they’re often surprised by the diversity within the genre. For every big series about fighting titans, ninjas, or super-powered beings, there are smaller movies and shows that handle low-stakes life. Adapted from the popular manga series by Takashi Imashiro, Ghost Cat Anzu allows its silly characters room to stretch their legs. While it’s nice to have a mostly relaxing experience, a self-important title character upends the adaptation. Ghost Cat Anzu is mostly fine, but in an era with so many great anime films, it’s a frustrating miss.

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When fifth-grader Karin (Noa Gotô) is left with her grandfather in the countryside, she has to adjust her life. Her grandfather – who also serves as a...

Legacy characters are nothing new in superhero releases. Some examples of this practice have been extremely successful like ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’ Some have been less successful as was the case with ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’

The next MCU projects rumored to include plenty of legacy characters are ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ set for a 2026 release and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ set for a 2027 release. Keep in mind that there are already over 50 characters rumored to appear in ‘Secret Wars’ which really doesn’t help the credibility of all those vast rumors and reports.

Cosmic Circus’ Alex Perez however now reports that there have been talks to include All legacy characters. This was said during his November Ama, keep in mind that Perez is highly reliable and has a solid track record when it comes to scoops and leaks.

Perez explained that Marvel is considering bringing back legacy characters in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars.

(L-r) Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), and Red Guardian/Alexei Shostakov (David Harbour) in Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 Marvel.

On Saturday at the first-ever Brazil D23 fan event, Marvel Studios debuted a brand-new, special look for “Thunderbolts*,” which opens on May 2, 2025.

David Harbour, who plays Red Guardian in the film, was on hand to debut the new extended trailer for excited fans at the Brazil D23 event.

Marvel Studios and a crew of indie veterans who sold out present “Thunderbolts*,” an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits.

Harbour talked about the team at the event.

The film stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Edward Pierce, with David Harbour, with Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Yesterday at the first-ever Brazil D23 fan event, Marvel Studios debuted a brand-new, special-look trailer for “Thunderbolts*,” their anti-heroes super team-up movie coming in 2025. “Stranger Things” star David Harbour (“Black Widow”), who plays Red Guardian in the film, was on hand to debut the new extended trailer for excited fans at the event.

Read More: Lewis Pullman Still Won’t Confirm Sentry Role, But Calls Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ Director A “Genius”

A mish-mash of villains, rogue heroes and morally-complex figures from the MCU, The film stars Florence Pugh (“Black Widow”) as Yelena, the new Black Widow, Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, David Harbour as the Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S Agent (“The Falcon & The Winter Solider”), Olga Kurylenko (“Black Widow”) as the Taskmaster, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost (“Ant-Man & The Wasp”) Lewis Pullman as Bob/Sentry, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Edward Pierce and Julia Louis-Dreyfus...

Marvel Studios didn't bring any new announcements to D23 Brazil, but Kevin Feige was still kind enough to share a couple of big surprises with fans at home, including action-packed new trailers for Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*.

You can check those out Here and Here, but Disney has just sent over some official stills from two of 2025's biggest comic book movies.

For Captain America: Brave New World, the undeniable highlight is a new shot of Harrison Ford as Red Hulk. The legendary actor has graced the screen in all manner of iconic roles over the years, and it's fair to say we never expected to see the Indiana Jones and Star Wars icon quite like this.

For Thunderbolts*, we have a great shot of the team along with characters like Yelena Belova, Bucky, and Bob. While the latter is expected to suit up as The Sentry,...

Marvel Studios released a new video for “Thunderbolts,” which looks like it will be different from other superhero movies. The movie, which is set to come out on May 2, 2025, will bring together a group of complicated figures from previous Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies to create an alternative to the current superhero scene.

The video, which was shown at D23 Brazil, shows a large cast, with Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, and David Harbour as Red Guardian. Wyatt Russell joins them as John Walker, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, who oversees all of them.

The movie seems different from other superhero movies because it takes place in the old Avengers Tower, which Valentina now owns. The chase scene in the desert with Bucky Barnes reminds me of old-school action movies, and The Toadies’ music...

Take a look at more footage from the new live-action Marvel Studios feature “Thunderbolts*” showcasing ‘reformed’ Russian supervillains, directed by Jake Schreier, starring Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen and Olga Kurylenko, targeting a May 2, 2025 theatrical release:

The new team includes ‘Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’ (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), ‘Ghost’ (Hannah John-Kamen), ‘Red Guardian’ (David Harbour), ‘Yelena Belova’ (Florence Pugh)…

… 'Taskmaster' (Olga Kurylenko) and ‘Bucky Barnes’ (Sebastian Stan).

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After debuting it for D23 Brazil attendees, Marvel has released wide a new trailer for Thunderbolts*, the team-up movie that will continue the character arcs for Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes and John Walker, which were last visited in assorted Disney+ TV series.

(The asterisk seen in the film’s title was retroactively added earlier this year, and while no one has detailed its meaning, it will have one. Of note, Bucky in the trailer above suggests the “Thunderbolts” name won’t stick.)

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Thunderbolts stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour are getting in on all the action in a special look at Marvel‘s upcoming film.

On Saturday, Harbour attended the Brazil D23 fan event to present the extended trailer (below) for the film, which follows a group of supervillains recruited to go on missions for the government. “Everyone here has done bad things. Shadow ops, contract kills,” Pugh says in the trailer at one point.

The team of villains and antiheroes includes Pugh, who reprises her Black Widow role of Yelena Belova, Harbour as Red Guardian, Stan as the Winter Soldier, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Lewis Pullman plays an unknown character named Bob.

“We are just drifting. And we don’t have purpose. You can’t escape the past,” Pugh...

Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan‘s team of antiheroes assemble in the newly released teaser for Thunderbolts.

The forthcoming Marvel movie unites the actors, who play Yelena Belova (Black Widow’s younger sister) and Bucky Barnes (the Winter Soldier). They’ll be joined by a ragtag group of morally gray characters for a new adventure in the movie, which premieres in 2025.

On Saturday (November 9), Disney unleashed a new look at the project during D23 Brazil.

Head inside to check out the Thunderbolts teaser…

In the footage, Yelena is joined by her dad Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker (Wyatt Russell) and Ghost (Hannah Hohn-Kamen) on the run from adversaries when Bucky rides in on a motorcycle to save the day. However, things don’t exactly go according to plan.

United by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), the group attempts to find a new purpose.

Thunderbolts also stars Olga Kuryleno,...

Disney has revealed the release date the second and final season of Star Wars: Andor, and the world is a little brights. We'll be watching the continuing adventures of budding rebel freedom fighter Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. This news comes straight from the official Star Wars page.

Disney has made a lot of Star Wars spinoff shows over the past several years. Andor is prequel to the 2016 movie Rogue One, about attempts to steal plans for the Death Star. If you'd told me at the time that a prequel to that movie revolving around someone who wasn't even the main character would go on to become the best of those spinoffs, I wouldn't have believed you. But the first season of Andor blew open the Star Wars universe in ways that fans had never seen, completely eschewing lightsaber-swinging Jedis to focus on the ordinary men and women fighting against the Empire,...

A new team of antiheroes is preparing to take over the MCU next year, teasing plenty of Avengers-sized action sequences.

Ahead of the film’s May 2, 2025 premiere, Disney and Marvel Studios debuted a new special look at Thunderbolts* during Saturday’s D23 Expo in Brazil, starting with an explosive desert chase scene.

The sneak peek features the titular crew of antiheroes traveling a deserted highway in Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian’s (David Harbour) big red limo when a military convoy begins tailing them and opening fire. As Yelena Bolova/Black Widow (Florence Pugh) hangs out the passenger’s side window to return fire, the humvees are somehow blown to pieces.

Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier rides through the wreckage on a motorcycle with a much bigger weapon in hand. “That guy’s so cool,” raves Red Guardian, shortly before Bucky stops and shoots up their vehicle with an expolosive.

"So what? Do we all just punch and shoot?" Lock & load. Marvel has debuted a new almost 4-minute long promo trailer from D23 Brazil for their next big MCU movie Thunderbolts*. This will kick off the summer 2025 movie season opening on May 2nd, 2025 next year. A ragtag group of antiheroes is sent on covert missions for the American government. This still just looks like Marvel's MCU version of The Suicide Squad, bringing together a group of offbeat superheroes / supervillains to join up as the "Thunderbolts" and do the fed's dirty work. The fun ensemble cast includes David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr / Ghost, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, Sebastian Stan as Bucky, Lewis Pullman as Bob aka "Sentry", Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, and Florence Pugh as Black Widow Yelena Belova, plus Geraldine Viswanathan as Mel, and finally Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the handler Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.

Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and the rest of the “Thunderbolts*” stars are kicking even more ass in a special look at Marvel’s upcoming film.

The extended trailer debuted at the first-ever Brazil D23 fan event on Saturday. David Harbour, who plays Red Guardian in the film, was there to present the trailer to the audience.

The Thunderbolts are essentially the answer to DC’s Suicide Squad — both are teams of villains and antiheroes forced to undergo dangerous missions for the good of mankind. In addition to Pugh, who reprises her “Black Widow” role of Yelena Belova, the cast includes Harbour, Stan as the Winter Soldier, Olga Kurylenko (Taskmaster from “Black Widow”), Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost from “Ant-Man and the Wasp”), Wyatt Russell (John Walker from “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (as mastermind Valentina Allegra de Fontaine). “Top Gun: Maverick” star Lewis Pullman plays a mysterious character named Bob.

Just a few moments ago at the first-ever Brazil D23 fan event, Marvel Studios debuted a brand-new, special look for Thunderbolts*. David Harbour, who plays Red Guardian in the movie, was on hand to debut the new extended trailer which you can watch below.

The footage confirms what we've long suspected: Valentina Allegra de Fontaine now resides in Avengers Tower, debunking rumours about it serving as the base of characters like Mephisto and the Fantastic Four (though we suppose Marvel's First Family could claim it down the line).

The near-four-minute preview opens with a lengthy clip showing Bucky in hot pursuit of the team; later, the focus is put on each member as they show off what they bring to the table.

Finally, we get a new look at Lewis Pullman's Bob; the trailer stops short of unveiling The Sentry, though we'd imagine he's being saved for a final...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Multiverse Saga is well underway but the next immediate chapters of it will be focused on the franchise's more grounded storylines. Over the course of the past three years, there have been ambitious multiverse-altering events going down in the likes of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Loki, and even this year's Deadpool and Wolverine, but we're returning to the straightforward world of the MCU for some of the upcoming titles.

Among those upcoming titles are Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*, both which will feature beloved veterans of the MCU franchise. The former stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the Falcon who has now taken up the mantle of Captain America in a bid to carry on the legacy of his friend Steve Rogers. The latter features a lot of familiar faces from the previous movies, including Bucky Barnes,...

It was the year 2007 when Nic Cage starred in an iconic film titled Ghost Rider. Although the film wasn’t greatly reviewed by critics, it was a commercial success.

Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider | Credits: Marvel Entertainment

Starring once again in the iconic role in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, the world saw the last of Johnny Blaze in 2011. However, it seems that the actor is allegedly ready to return to the iconic role in the MCU!

Nicolas Cage is Reportedly in Active Talks to Return!

With the MCU going berserk with the number of movies and projects, there were rumors that the iconic character of Ghost Rider would return. Many names were thrown and many actors were fan-cast. However, it seems that Cage might just return as Johnny Blaze.

Nic Cage might just return to the MCU | Credits: Marvel Entertainment

According to a recent rumor on X, Nicolas Cage...

Remember when in 2007 and 2011 Nicolas Cage portrayed the Johnny Blaze version of Ghost Rider in Ghost Rider and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, respectively? Yeah, the movies were made in the pre-mcu era and while they were never major hits at the time, with all the nostalgia, fans want to see the character once again.

We know that since Disney’s acquisition of Fox, the rights to these characters switched to the MCU, which now has access to Ghost Rider. In light of that, we have reported how Cage was called to reprise his role in Deadpool & Wolverine and how even concept art showing Ghost Rider was made, but that did not work out.

And while Cage is now working on Spider-Noir, fans are demanding his return to the role of Ghost Rider as well. In light of that, a popular, yet not always reliable source of...

Barry Keoghan made his debut as the Dark Knight's most iconic foe in The Batman, showing up near the end of the movie as an "Unnamed Arkham Prisoner" who converses with The Riddler (Paul Dano). It soon became clear that this disfigured criminal was supposed to be The Joker - or at least, the man who will eventually become The Joker.

Director Matt Reeves later shared a deleted scene featuring Keoghan's villain speaking to the Caped Crusader (Robert Pattinson), but the filmmaker has said that this shouldn't be taken as an indication that Joker is being lined up as the main antagonist of his sequel.

Keoghan has always stayed pretty tight-lipped about his potential return, but we may finally have some idea of what Warner Bros. and Reeves have planned for this latest big-screen take on the Clown Prince of Crime.

According to the Marvelvision podcast (via World of...

Not long after the main cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps was announced, several supporting players were added to the Marvel Studios reboot, but their characters were not disclosed and we still don't know who they'll be playing.

We'd be very surprised if Paul Walter Hauser wasn't cast as the villainous Mole Man, and there's speculation that Natasha Lyonne will either play Ben Grimm's love-interest Alicia Masters, or provide the voice of H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot.

As for John Malkovich, Murphy's Multiverse's Charles Murphy is reporting that the legendary actor is actually playing one of the team's oldest villains, Ivan Kragoff, aka the Red Ghost.

In the comics, Kragoff was a Russian scientist who attempted to replicate the conditions that gave the Fantastic Four their powers. After building a ceramic ship, he flew to the moon with three trained apes: Peotor the Orangutan,...

Deadpool & Wolverine turned out to be a major hit. The film passed the billion-dollar mark and is the second highest-grossing film of the year, behind only Inside Out 2. The critics were not that amazed, but the fans loved the movie and when it comes to the future of the franchise, that is what ultimately counts.

As for the movie itself, we know that it contained numerous cameos and Easter Eggs, as Marvel had access to a plethora of various characters, a lot of which ended up in the final product. At the same time, a lot of characters did not make the final cut.

We have already written about many such roles and missed opportunities, revealing the reasons behind some of them. Now, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, as well as director Shawn Levy, revealed more details about Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider, who is among the characters...

Agatha All Along recently wrapped up with its final two episodes. The show brought several character stories to a close while setting up exciting possibilities for others. Agatha’s story ended in episode 8, where she faced a dramatic twist.

In this second-to-last episode, Agatha finally accepts that she can’t escape Death forever. In a surprising act of sacrifice, she chooses to give herself up so that Billy Maximoff can survive.

Luckily for fans, Agatha comes back in spirit form. With endless time ahead of her and unable to face her son in the afterlife, she chooses to stay close to Billy as he sets out to find his twin brother, Tommy.

If you remember from episode 8, Agatha and Billy managed to pull Tommy’s soul from “the void” and place it into a young boy who had tragically drowned. Billy now knows his brother’s soul is out there,...

‘Agatha All Along’ recently released its two final episodes. The shows concluded several character arcs and left quite promising futures for many others, including Agatha who unfortunately met her end in episode 8.

In the penultimate episode of the show, Agatha finally realizes she cannot run from Death (literally) forever, and in an unusual moment of sacrifice decides to give herself in so Billy Maximoff could live.

Fortunately for the audience, Agatha returns in spirit form. With eternity in front of her and unable to face her son in the afterlife she decides to follow Billy on his journey to locate his twin brother Tommy.

If you can recall in episode 8, Billy and Agatha were able to pull Tommy’s soul from “the void” and summon it inside a young boy who drowned due to a prank. Billy is now aware that his brother’s soul is somewhere out there, but...

Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark may have sacrificed himself back in Avengers: Endgame, but the Thunderbolts* teaser showed that his in-universe legacy continues to live on.

The Thunderbolts* teaser revealed some key elements from the upcoming film. For example, Wyatt Russell's John Walker is now a father, Ghost and Taskmaster will be sporting new looks, and the Thunderbolts team will be on a top-secret mission.

The footage also introduced fans to Lewis Pullman's new character Bob. He was only referenced as Bob in the teaser, but, once his true identity is revealed, he will go on to play an extremely important role in the movie and potentially the future of the MCU.

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Thunderbolts* is shaping up to be one of the most exciting new MCU movies. The film will introduce a team of former villains and anti-heroes, similar to DC’s Suicide Squad, who are now trying to do good. It will also bring in Sentry, one of Marvel’s most powerful characters, played by Lewis Pullman.

We know most of the team members: David Harbour is back as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, and Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent. Olga Kurylenko will return as Taskmaster, and Florence Pugh will return as Yelena Belova, the new Black Widow.

The team’s leader is Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who now owns Avengers Tower—likely to become Sentry’s new Watchtower.

Fans have long speculated that Thunderbolts* might introduce the Dark Avengers. In the comics, the Dark Avengers are a group of anti-heroes...

‘Thunderbolts*’ is easily one of the most exciting upcoming projects in the MCU. So far the movie is expected to introduce a team similar to DC’s ‘Suicide Squad’ comprising of former villains and anti-heroes who are presumably, now on a better path in the MCU.

The movie will also introduce Sentry, one of the most powerful Marvel characters, played by Lewis Pullman.

We seemingly know all the members of the team. David Harbor will return to reprise his role as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen is returning as Ghost, Sebastian Stan is returning as Bucky Barnes, and Wyatt Russell is returning as John Walker aka U.S. Agent.

Olga Kurylenko will reprise her role of Taskmaster and Florence Pugh naturally will return as Yelena Belova aka MCU’s new Black Widow.

The team is expected to be led by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She was also...