Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts
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“Thunderbolts*” is a 2025 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios, the 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the conclusion of Phase Five. Directed by Jake Schreier with a script by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, the film presents an unconventional team of antiheroes, different from a team of heroes such as The Avengers. The film follows the story of a group of individuals with dark pasts—former criminals and antiheroes—who are forced to work together on a dangerous mission by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a manipulative CIA director.
Thunderbolts team members include:
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Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), mantan pembunuh Red Room yang berjuang dengan krisis eksistensial setelah kehilangan saudarinya, Natasha Romanoff.
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Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), supersoldier yang menjadi pemimpin de facto tim, kini anggota Kongres AS.
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Red Guardian (David Harbour), a Russian super soldier with a hilarious yet nostalgic personality.
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Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), which can penetrate objects due to molecular instability.
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Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), with the ability to imitate the opponent's fighting style.
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U.S. Agent/John Walker (Wyatt Russell), mantan Captain America dengan sifat kontroversial.
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Sentry/Bob Reynolds (Lewis Pullman), an antagonist with incredible powers but a dark side named Void.
The story focuses on this team being caught in a deadly trap Valentina devised, forcing them to confront past traumas while on a mission to save the world from the Sentry threat. The Film combines action, thriller, and emotional explorations such as depression, loss, and the search for redemption, with a humorous twist of dysfunctional team dynamics. Scheduled for release on May 2, 2025 in the US and April 30, 2025 in Indonesia, the film offers a darker and more complex narrative than typical MCU films.
Compatibility with Children
The Film "Thunderbolts*" does not yet have an official rating as of May 2025, but based on the description and trailer, the film will most likely have a rating PG-13 (like most MCU movies) as it contains the following elements:
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Violence and action: Intense fight scenes, contract killings, and covert operations that may feature moderate to severe violence.
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Dark Theme: Focusing on trauma, depression, and existential crises (e.g., Yelena feeling empty) can be too complex or strenuous for children under 13.
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Language and Humour: Although there is humor from characters such as Red Guardian, the dialogue may contain mild abusive language or adult references.
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Emotional Content: The theme of loss (for example, Yelena mourns Natasha) and internal conflicts can confuse or annoy a small child.
Age Recommendation:
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Children under 10 years old: Not recommended due to dark themes, violence, and complex narratives that are difficult to understand. Dangerous action scenes (for example, Yelena jumping from a skyscraper) can also be scary.
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Children 10-12 years: Can watch with the accompaniment of parents, especially if they are already familiar with MCU films like “Avengers” or “Black Widow”. Parents need to discuss ambiguous emotional and moral themes (antiheroes) after watching.
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Teenagers 13 years and older: Generally suitable, as they are better able to understand the dynamics of the characters and the theme of redemption. However, parents still need to consider the child's sensitivity to violence or mental health topics.
Note to Parents:
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Check the official rating (likely PG-13) on sites like the MPAA or IMDb before watching.
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Discuss with the child the differences between heroes and antiheroes, as well as how the characters deal with trauma, to provide moral context.
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If the child is sensitive to violence or themes of loss, consider postponing viewing until they are older.
Overall “ "Thunderbolts*" offers an interesting story for MCU fans, but its themes and content are more suitable for teenagers and adults than young children.
Film Synopsis Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts is the 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and concludes the fifth phase of The Multiverse Saga. Directed by Jake Schreier with a script written by Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo, and Lee Sung Jin, the film presents an antihero concept that differs from traditional superhero teams such as The Avengers. The Film follows a group of individuals with a dark past—former criminals, hitmen, and antiheroes—who are forced to work together on a dangerous secret mission under the control of the United States government. With complex character dynamics, intense action, dark humor, and exploration of redeeming themes, Thunderbolts offering a new, more grounded yet suspenseful experience in the MCU universe.
The story begins with Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), a former Black Widow assassin trained in the Red Room, who is struggling with the emptiness of life after the death of her adopted sister, Natasha Romanoff (Avengers: Endgame). Yelena works as a secret agent for Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), an ambitious and manipulative CIA director, known for her pursuit of power and control in the MCU. Valentina, who previously appeared in Black Widow and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, forming a team Thunderbolts to run secret operations that ordinary superheroes cannot handle. The team is made up of individuals with problematic backgrounds:
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Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), a former super soldier who is now a member of the US Congress after being freed from Hydra brainwashing. Ia menjadi pemimpin de facto tim ini, membawa dinamika ala Randle McMurphy dari One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to unite a chaotic group.
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Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian (David Harbour), a Soviet super soldier full of nostalgia and humor, but possessing incredible physical strength.
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John Walker / U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), the controversial former replacement for Captain America, is known for his tough patriotic attitude and often provokes conflicts within the team.
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Ava Starr / Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), who is now able to control the ability to penetrate objects more stably after the event Ant-Man and the Wasp.
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Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), a former agent freed from her father's control and trying to find a new identity.
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Bob / Sentry (Lewis Pullman), a mysterious character with God-like superpowers, but harboring a dark side named The Void which is a big threat to the team and the world.
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Mail (Geraldine Viswanathan), Valentina's right-hand man who helps organize covert operations, although her role remains mysterious.
The story centers on a dangerous mission given by Valentina to the team Thunderbolts. They are sent to kill a specific target in a safe, but soon realize they have been trapped in a deadly trap designed to finish them off. This trap forces the team to confront each other's dark pasts, from Yelena's trauma over Natasha's loss, Bucky's inner conflicts as a former assassin, to John Walker's moral dilemmas as a controversial antihero. The internal tension is compounded by the inharmonious nature of the team—they are “a bunch of outcasts, losers, and individuals who don't really live up to the standard of ‘super’ in superheroes,” as David Harbor describes it.
As the mission progresses, the team uncovers Valentina's devious plan involving the Sentry, a superhero with incredible powers who has a dangerous alter ego, The Void. Sentry, played by Lewis Pullman, is portrayed as an ambivalent character with powers equivalent to Superman's, but whose dark side can destroy the world. Teams Thunderbolts- named after Yelena's childhood soccer team—must work together to stop this external threat, as well as counter Valentina's manipulation of a hidden agenda to harness the power of the Sentry. In the process, they also encounter mysterious artifacts such as Loki's wand (which no longer has the Mind Stone, but is still dangerous) that appear in the trailer.
Set in exotic locations such as Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the film features spectacular action, including scenes of Yelena jumping from a skyscraper. The darker and more complex nuances of the story, combined with a touch of comedy and emotion, make Thunderbolts terasa seperti “film indie A24 dengan pahlawan super Marvel,” menurut Florence Pugh. The Film also explores themes of redemption, cooperation, and the search for meaning in the midst of chaos, with chemistry between characters that is full of conflict but interesting.
Thunderbolts also links some story threads from previous MCU projects, such as Black Widow, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Ant-Man and the Wasp, as well as providing clues about the future of the MCU, including possible connections with Avengers: Doomsday. Kehadiran karakter pendukung seperti Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford, meskipun keikutsertaannya masih diragukan), Bill Foster (Laurence Fishburne), dan Melina Vostokoff (Rachel Weisz) menambah lapisan cerita, sementara spekulasi tentang cameo kejutan—khas MCU—meningkatkan antisipasi penggemar.
The main question that hangs over is: Will the team Thunderbolts are these dysfunctional ones able to overcome their differences, confront the dark past, and unite to become something greater? Or, will they be ruined by Valentina's internal conflicts and manipulations? With a combination of action, thriller and psychological exploration, Thunderbolts promises a unique and unforgettable cinematic experience.
Showtimes and production
Thunderbolts it premiered in Indonesia on April 30, 2025, and in the United States on May 2, 2025. Filming took place from February to June 2024 at Trilith Studios and Atlanta Metro Studios, Georgia, as well as in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Film is predicted to gross between$63 million and$77 million in the US market, showing great enthusiasm from fans.
Thunderbolts it premiered in Indonesia on April 30, 2025, and in the United States on May 2, 2025. Filming took place from February to June 2024 at Trilith Studios and Atlanta Metro Studios, Georgia, as well as in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Film is predicted to gross between$63 million and$77 million in the US market, showing great enthusiasm from fans.
Main Cast
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Florence Pugh sebagai Yelena Belova
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Sebastian Stan sebagai Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
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David Harbour sebagai Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian
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Wyatt Russell sebagai John Walker / U.S. Agent
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Olga Kurylenko sebagai Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster
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Hannah John-Kamen sebagai Ava Starr / Ghost
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Lewis Pullman sebagai Bob / Sentry
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Geraldine Viswanathan sebagai Mel
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus sebagai Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
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Pemeran pendukung: Laurence Fishburne (Bill Foster), Rachel Weisz (Melina Vostokoff), Chris Bauer, Wendell Edward Pierce, dan kemungkinan Harrison Ford (Thaddeus Ross).
Interesting Facts
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Title Thunderbolts it has an asterisk ( * ) intentionally included, but its meaning was not revealed by Marvel until the film's release.
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The Film takes inspiration from the production house A24, with several actors (Pugh, Stan, Louis-Dreyfus) and crew (director Schreier, writer Calo) previously involved in the A24 project.
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Film music by Son Lux, who was nominated for an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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Thunderbolts considered the “shadow Avengers” or even the forerunner Dark Avengers in the MCU, with speculation about its impact on Phase 6.
Thunderbolts is a mix of superhero action, psychological drama, and dark comedy that showcases another side of the MCU. With a team of antiheroes full of conflict and a huge threat from the Sentry, the film is poised to be one of the most anticipated releases in 2025. Don't miss this epic adventure in theaters from April 30, 2025
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Thunderbolts adalah film aksi yang mengikuti sekelompok mantan penjahat super yang direkrut oleh pemerintah untuk misi rahasia. Ceritanya mirip dengan The Suicide Squad versi Marvel, dengan twist dan karakter yang asing bagi penonton awam. Film ini jelas tidak cocok untuk anak di bawah 13 tahun, dan mungkin lebih tepat untuk remaja 15 tahun ke atas karena banyaknya tembakan, ledakan, dan pertarungan fisik yang intens. Ada juga beberapa adegan yang menampilkan karakter yang terluka parah atau tewas, meski tidak terlalu sadis. Pesan positif yang bisa diambil adalah tentang kerja sama tim dan kesempatan kedua. Karakter-karakter ini belajar untuk mempercayai satu sama lain dan bekerja demi kebaikan bersama, meski masa lalu mereka kelam. Tapi sayang, pesan ini sering tenggelam dalam adegan aksi yang mendominasi. Yang perlu orang tua waspadai: kekerasan cukup sering (tembak-menembak, perkelahian), bahasa kasar seperti 'sialan' dan 'brengsek' muncul beberapa kali, dan ada referensi alkohol (karakter minum bir). Tidak ada adegan seksual atau merokok yang menonjol. Keberagaman karakter cukup baik, ada berbagai latar belakang ras dan gender. Kesimpulan: Thunderbolts lebih untuk remaja dan dewasa. Untuk anak di bawah 13 tahun, sebaiknya tunda dulu. Saya rekomendasikan untuk remaja 15+ dengan pendampingan orang tua, agar bisa diskusi tentang pilihan dan konsekuensi.
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