Thunderbolts director says the movie tries to "start fresh" with all its characters – even Bucky Barnes, who made his MCU debut 14 years ago

Exclusive: Even Marvel mainstay Bucky Barnes gets a fresh start in Thunderbolts*, says director Jake Schreier

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Christina Camacho

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Stan seems to agree, too.

It’s always trying to find another way of expressing."

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Thunderbolts* arrives in UK cinemas on May 1 and US theaters on May 2.

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