Thunderbolts | Aug 27, 2025 · JioHotstar
The Marvel Cinematic Universe takes a darker turn with Thunderbolts, the much-anticipated 36th film in the MCU, releasing on August 27, 2025, on JioHotstar. Directed by Jake Schreier with a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, the film promises to deliver a gripping mix of action, espionage, and betrayal.
The Story
Following the events of Captain America: Brave New World, the ever-calculating Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) forms a secret strike team of volatile antiheroes. Their mission begins as a covert operation but soon spirals out of control, unraveling into a tale of mistrust, chaos, and shifting allegiances.
With each member battling inner demons and conflicting loyalties, the Thunderbolts must confront whether they are a team—or simply a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.
The Ensemble Cast
Thunderbolts brings together a star-studded lineup of both returning MCU veterans and fresh faces:
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
- Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent
- Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster
- Lewis Pullman as Robert “Bob” Reynolds / Sentry / Void
- David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr / Ghost
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
Together, they form Marvel’s most dangerous team yet—one that blurs the line between heroism and villainy.
Creative Team & Production
- Directed by: Jake Schreier
- Written by: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo
- Based on: Marvel Comics characters
- Produced by: Marvel Studios
- Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Why You Should Watch
Unlike the Avengers, the Thunderbolts are antiheroes with fractured pasts and hidden motives. This makes the film more unpredictable and morally complex than a typical superhero outing. With Marvel Studios at the helm, fans can expect intense action sequences, layered character arcs, and a storyline that pushes the MCU into darker, uncharted territory.
Thunderbolts isn’t just another Marvel movie—it’s the beginning of a new phase where loyalties are tested, and the fate of the MCU may lie in the hands of its most unlikely saviors.
