Thunderbolts* (2025)

In this electrifying episode of The Marvelists, Peter and Eddie dive into Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*, a bold, action-packed film that unites a team of misfit antiheroes for a covert, high-stakes mission. Joined by special guests TashiGeekGirl and her husband Jason, the hosts discuss the movie’s gritty vibe, its key role in the MCU’s Phase Five, and the standout performances that bring this unconventional superhero story to life. Expect spoiler-free insights, spirited banter, and excitement about the film’s thrilling dynamics! When a dangerous global conspiracy emerges, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine assembles a ragtag squad of enhanced operatives—including Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes—for a clandestine operation that tests their skills, loyalties, and moral boundaries. Thunderbolts* is directed by Jake Schreier and stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.