New stills fromThunderboltshave been released, teasing the story of theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s new team. One of the biggest complaints about the Multiverse Saga has been the lack of character interactions, which is led by the absence of an Avengers team.Thunderbolts’s star-studded castwill help solve that problem in 2025, a year before the next Avengers movie will be released.Thunderboltsbrings back both fan-favorite and obscure characters from different corners of the MCU, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus' mysterious Valentina Allegra de Fontaine uniting them. Now, Valentina’s story has been teased alongside a new look atThunderbolts.
Entertainment Weeklyhas releasednewThunderboltsimages that show Bucky Barnes capturing the team and more. The first image seems to follow theThunderboltstrailer moment where Bucky is seen on a motorcycle trying to catch the Thunderbolts. Other images feature Valentina in a military-like HQ, as well as a new look at the Thunderbolts' talk with Valentina in what used to be Avengers Tower and a new shot of the team together that also features Lewis Pullman’s Bob. Bucky capturing the characters serves as an interesting tease for thestory of Marvel’sThunderbolts*, with more details revealed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Check out the images below:
What The New Thunderbolts* Reveals Mean For The MCU Movie
Bucky Barnes And Valentina Play Integral Roles
Most of theThunderboltsimages reveal very little about the movie, but one stands out. After theThunderboltstrailer showed Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes chasing after the team, one of the new images reveals that he manages to capture some of the team’s members. Included are Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, U.S. Agent, and Ghost. This fits with a past announcement by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, who said thatBucky Barnes would be the field leader of the Thunderbolts. It seems Bucky will be working with Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, who might be who he is calling in the image.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus went in-depth on her character’s role inThunderboltswithEntertainment Weekly. According to the MCU star, Val is “in it to win it.” A lot of her backstory will be revealed inThunderbolts. After having appeared in multiple MCU projects, Dreyfus teases that Valentina’s “entire plan” will unfold in the MCU movie.The actress also settled on “anti-villain” as Val’s label, with her intentions not being “necessarily pure.” Some of Val’s earlier plans will also be shown in the film, making fans understand her motivations. Val is “a user of anti-heroes,” so she could be using Bucky too.
Our Take On The New Thunderbolts* Reveals
The MCU Needs This Gritty Team Movie
I am very excited tofinally get a new MCU team.The fact thatThunderboltsfeatures characters like Bucky, Yelena, and John Walker makes the film an interesting prospect. As Valentina’s mysterious plans are revealed in the film, we will get a chance to understand why the character appeared in multiple MCU projects to recruit theThunderbolts’s members. I think it is a cool approach to have Bucky capture the Thunderbolts at first before getting to lead the team, as it offers a unique dynamic. With Val said to be an anti-villain,Thunderbolts*could have surprising twists in store.
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Thunderbolts follows seven disillusioned individuals who find themselves trapped in a perilous situation. Tasked with a daunting mission, they must face the most shadowy aspects of their histories to survive and achieve their goals.
