Thunderbolts*
wonder Studios and Kevin Feige continue to build theMCUuniverse with the reveal of the lineup forThunderbolts * , a team of villains and anti - heroes brought together for a mysterious reason . With a mould consisting of the Winter Soldier , Yelena Belova , Red Guardian , and more , there is a flock for fans to watch to be caught up withThunderbolts*,which is lay to be released May 2 , 2025 .
These character have been slow set up since Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Spanning all the elbow room to Phase Four , there are a lot of motion-picture show and shows that theThunderboltswill number as a subsequence to ; similar to howThe Avengersmovies were the mop up of many movie . These are all the essential watches prior toThunderbolts * .
Captain America: The First Avenger
It would seem that one of the drawing card of the Thunderbolts will be none other than Bucky Barnes , who has had quite an development across the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline . His story begin in Phase One with Joe Johnston’sCaptain America : The First Avenger , as asignificant side persona that will eventually turn into one of the most crucial characters in the entire MCU .
The MCU has witness mostly successful cast storey over the years , but Chris Evans as Captain America is arguably Marvel ’s bighearted victory .
This is mainly an origin story for Steve Rogers , but it does showcase the brotherly dearest between him and Bucky Barnes . This was when Steve and Bucky ’s friendship was at its most wholesome before Bucky ’s spirit was subjected to torture in future entries , finally leading into the event ofCaptain America : The Winter Soldier .
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
With an weapon system missing and inject with a super soldier formula , Bucky became the nominal baddie of thisCaptain Americasequel . It makes Bucky Barnes ' life into a tragical storythat shows how Hydra stripped Bucky of his humanity and turned him into a soulless bravo under their control . Bucky turning into the Winter Soldier willcontinue to haunt him throughout the relaxation of his story in the MCU , all the way toThunderbolts * .
This is the most pivotal chapter in interpret Bucky ’s post inThunderbolts*and why he is probably the thoroughgoing choice to lead the team . Captain America : The Winter Soldieris also crucial because of how far Steve Rogers was willing to go so as to preserve his friend , which is a prelude to the rest of Bucky ’s journey as the Winter Soldier , as he begins to show hints of who he will eventually become as his story goes on .
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Bucky is essentially the reason whyCaptain America and Iron Man are plow into enemiesinCaptain America : Civil War . Steve Rogers is trying to protect his booster and prove that he is still inside the experience weapon for hire , while Iron Man has a personal vendetta following an ground - shattering reveal towards the end of the moving-picture show . This is whereBucky really takes off as one of the most complex reference in the MCU .
While Captain America : Civil War end with members of Team Cap brand fleer , the MCU has since proven that Team Cap in reality won the battle .
This third film in theCaptain Americatrilogy highlight Bucky ’s repurchase and shows him becoming the Heron he was before Hydra turned him into their assassin . It comes at the price of the Avengers fall asunder , which Bucky did not want , and the guilty conscience for that comes later . The spot credit prospect ofCaptain America : Civil Waralso set up where Bucky will be once the consequence ofAvengers : eternity Warkick off .
Black Widow (2021)
Four member of the Thunderbolts are introduced inBlack Widow . First , there is Yelena Belova , who is the baby of Natasha Romanoff . Black Widowalso introduces Yelena and Natasha ’s father , Alexei Shostakov , otherwise known as Red Guardian . His first-rate soldier enduringness was the icing on the bar , helping David Harbour steal the show as a wash off - up , middle - aged super soldier who has a complicated relationship with both Natasha and Yelena .
Alexei was mainly used as comedic relief , but the picture showed he also had a good mettle , which is why many are looking ahead to his return toThunderbolts * . Antonia Dreykov , also know as Taskmaster , was one of the chief villain ofBlack Widow , and she will also be featured inThunderbolts * , watch over the events of her find her self-reliance in the film . last , there is the introduction of Julia Louise Dreyfuss as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in a office citation scene , who will be meaning inThunderbolts * .
Narratively , Black Widowisone of the most crucial films to take in beforeThunderbolts * , as the ending of it set about to set up where these characters will be when they come out in the upcoming movie . TheThunderbolts*trailer heavily features both Yelena and Alexei Shostakov and what they are up to prior to becoming part of the squad .
Ant-Man And The Wasp (2018)
One of the more surprising characters joining the Thunderbolts team is Ghost , who was last go out and introduced inAnt - Man And The Waspas the independent villain . Even though she turn out to be one of the MCU ’s more lackluster baddie , she could be redeemed inThunderbolts*.Ghost has one of the most interesting power circle in the MCU , which should be taken full vantage of for fight scenes inThunderbolts * .
Not only is she meet by the talented Hannah John - Kamen , but she also has a well - made costume with dynamic powers . The character plainly demand more maturation and a better script whichThunderboltscould allow . In theThunderboltstrailer , Ghost is sport a new suit and look like she has much more controller over her powers , after her inability to control them inAnt - Man and the Waspwas one of the cardinal difference of her character . Hopefully , Thunderbolts*will research what happened with her sinceAnt - Man and the Wasp .
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
This is part one of what is easy themost authoritative event in the MCU timeline . When ten eld of construct - up culminate in the war for the Infinity Stones against Thanos , it change the MCU forever . Especially with its rather dingy and surprising ending have the Blip , which included Bucky turn to detritus .
Fans got to see character like Bucky become an Avenger for the first meter and oppose Earth from Thanos ' military group . retaliator : eternity Warwould result to the 2nd part of the effect that would alter the course of the MCU forever and pave the way forThunderbolts*.Avengers : Infinity Warcatches up with Bucky and what he has been doing since the events ofCaptain America : The Winter Soldier , as a rehabilitated someone , which is further explore inThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier .
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
This was the epic finale of the Infinity Saga , which cut to five age later and showcased how the Blip affected the man . Iconic characters would sadly turn a loss their livesor retire , including Natasha Romanoff , Steve Rogers , and Tony Stark himself . Bucky is the only fictitious character from the Thunderbolts team to appear in the photographic film , with the remainder setting up his story inThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier .
One of the MCU ’s best friendships was lost in Avengers : Endgame , but Marvel has the unadulterated opportunity to resurrect it in the franchise ’s time to come .
All the events inAvengers : Endgamewould set up more to make out in Phase Four . Hawkeye would be hurl back into superhero life in his own spin - off serial , while also exploring how the world reacts to the lack of Captain America , and how the Blip both ruined and helped people . Even thoughAvengers : Endgamedoesn’t narratively extend right intoThunderbolts*,it help shape eccentric follow its events , including Yelena and Bucky .
Hawkeye (2021)
For the most part , Hawkeyefocuses on Clint Barton and his partnership withthe new Hawkeye AKA Kate Bishop . However , theHawkeyeseries also pretend as a continuation to bothBlack WidowandAvengers : Endgamewith the show of Yelena Boleva , and howNatasha ’s death inAvengers : Endgamebrings Yelena and Clint grimace - to - face .
Yelena ’s role focus heavily on the backwash ofEndgameand how she and Barton are both grieving the red of Natasha . It also establishes the dynamic between Yelena and Kate which could retain in futureAvengersmovies . Hawkeyeis the final appearance of Yelena beforeThunderbolts * , where she look to be one of the most important characters in the film . Black Widow is the more significant film to search Yelena ’s fiber , butHawkeyeworks well to see what she has been up to follow the events of her baby ’s death .
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier (2021)
Bucky became a co - whiz in this Disney+ serial concenter on him crop with Sam Wilson , who develop from Falcon to the raw Captain America . Bucky is determined to make his friend Steve Rogers proud and hearing see him deal with not only the trauma of being a Winter Soldier , but also how Earth ’s heroes nearly killed each other over him .
On top of that , The Falcon and The Winter Soldierintroduced Wyatt Russell as John Walker AKA US Agent . He ’s essentially what would have happened if Steve Rogers was never blame for the super soldier program . John Walker fall into becoming a homicidal and villainous Captain America variant with a intimation of good in him , which will make him one of the more volatile member inThunderbolts * .
Based on theThunderboltstrailer , John Walker ’s story will blame up whereThe Falcon and The Winter Soldierends , with him work as US Agent . The Falcon and The Winter Soldieris also the first appearing of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine , who will have an crucial part to wreak inThunderbolts.Bucky seems to be hunting down members of the squad , setting up a mystery about what happened between the issue ofThunderbolts*and the ending of his television serial .
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Even though she does n’t have much screentime inBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever , Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is boast in the film , giving viewers a prospect to have a go at it a piddling more about her beforeThunderbolts * . She is the Director of the CIA and the ex - married woman of Everett Ross , a CIA agent that appears in bothBlack Pantherfilms , Captain America : Civil War , and one episode ofSecret Invasion .
After a fistful of appearance in the MCU , Valentina looks to be a significant part ofThunderbolts * , apparently put the squad together for a specific reason . Black Panther : Wakanda Foreveris her most recent appearance in the MCU guide up toThunderbolts * , which means viewers who would care to screw a fleck more about her should curb out the film .
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