A new generation of heroes has resurfaced in The Marvel Universe: the Thunderbolts, A group of antiheroes who seeks to redeem himself by trying to save humanity with his powers. Inspired by the comics of the 1990s, this proposal transforms the villains into rebel heroes that will mark a new time in the UCM.
With this group of antiheroes, Disney seeks to revitalize The Marvel universe after the outcome of the old Avengers, with the intention of bringing these characters to the favoritism of the public. Since its premiere, the new installment met expectations by raising $ 76 million in the United States and 162 million worldwide.
With figures similar to those of Ant-Man and The Wasp (75 million) and higher than those of The Eternals (71 million), failed to overcome Avengers films, although these characters are presented as the heirs of the superheroes who saved humanity.
This film, starring Florence Pugh as a black widow; David Harbor, like the red guardian; Sebastian Stan, like Bucky; Lewis Pullman, like Bob; Wyatt Russell, like John Walker; and Hannah John-Kamen, as a ghost, proposes a deeper emotional connection with the public. Marvel announced with her a new stage in her universe.
The change – or “spoiler”, as the fans have called it – is related to the asterisk of the title, which indicates that it is a provisional name.
In principle, it is said that the name comes from a football team from which Yelena (Florence Pugh) was part of his childhood, and is reused to identify these new heroes that resurface from evil. The secret revealed is that this group will change its name in the UCM when it is discovered that they are actually the “new avengers”, with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) as leader of the squad.
Marvel surprises the public again with a bold narrative and marketing movement: Thunderbolts It was not what it seemed. What began as a story about marginalized antiheroes of the MCU became an undercover platform to present the new avengers. Revelation arrives on the scene, where the asterisk of the title (Thunderbolts⁎) makes sense: the real name of The movie is The new Avengers.
In the midst of this maneuver, an unexpected legal and symbolic tension arises: Sam Wilson, the new Captain America (Anthony Mackie), has initiated legal actions against the group, claiming the violation of rights when trying to operate under the banner of the Avengers. This friction, in addition to a humorous wink, advances the internal rivalries that will mark Avengers: Final Judgment Dayscheduled for next year.
But Marvel doesn’t stop there. The study takes this play beyond the screen with an unconventional marketing strategy: it has begun to update advertising fences in the real world, progressively revealing the new title of the film and inviting fans to discover change as if it were a treasure search. Thus, what seemed like a simple transition tape becomes a key cinematographic event that reconfigures the UCM board for its next phase.
More human heroes: true strength of Thunderbolts⁎
The recipe of Thunderbolts⁎ It is not based only on explosive action and spectacular special effects. This new installment of Marvel’s film universe is committed to a more complex and emotional mixture: a group of broken and imperfect superheroes that tries to reconcile with their past and find their place in a world that does not wait for them with open arms.
The action is intertwined with moments of vulnerability, self -criticism and an unexpected humor that lightens – without banalizing – the emotional weight of the story.
One of the issues we talked most was how difficult it is to overcome certain things in isolation, confesses director Jake Schreier, who admits to having lived in his own flesh that type of silent battles. Its reflection is clear: many times we believe that we need space, but there are wounds that are only healed by connecting with others.
In that spirit, the Thunderbolts They not only fight against external enemies, but also against their own ghosts. Bucky, the red guardian, John Walker, Yelena and company are not protected by their costumes or their skills: their greatest fighting are internal, and their emotional evolution is the true engine of the film. They are heroes that bleed inside, who are wrong, that doubt. And in that humanity lies its authenticity.
Schreier insists on the value of the connection as a way to break the mental loops in which many are enclosed. Sometimes, just someone who has gone through the same can help you out. A friend, an ally, can be the difference between getting caught or moving forward, reflects.
With that philosophy, Thunderbolts⁎ Redefine heroism. It’s not about being invulnerable, but recognizing when you need help. And that, more than any superhuman feat, makes them the most human heroes of the UCM.
Honestly, I have a good feeling about these characters. I think they will do well, says the director with a smile. And, for once, it does not only refer to the box office.
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