And newcomer Bob (Lewis Pullman), who doesn’t quite know why he’s there, either.

It brings to mind the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, although this is still its own beast.

What Thunderbolts* really benefits from, though, is a separation from the rest of the shared universe.

Florence Pugh as Yelena and Lewis Pullman as Bob in Thunderbolts

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

For more, check out our guide to the otherupcoming Marvel movieson the way in 2025 and beyond.

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The cast of Thunderbolts

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Sebastian Stan in Thunderbolts

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David Harbour as Red Guardian in Thunderbolts

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Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan and the rest of the cast of Thunderbolts*

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