Overview
A group of antiheroes and reformed villains are recruited by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine to go on a dangerous mission that none of them would take on alone.
Box Office Breakdown
Massive hit — earned back its budget multiple times over.
Top Stars
Some Assembly Required
Thunderbolts* is Marvel's answer to The Suicide Squad — a team of antiheroes, reformed villains, and morally gray characters thrown together on a dangerous mission. Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova leads the team with charisma and vulnerability, and Lewis Pullman's introduction as the Sentry adds one of Marvel's most powerful (and unstable) characters to the MCU.*
The Legacy
- Florence Pugh — Cemented herself as a central MCU figure leading the Thunderbolts
- The Sentry — Lewis Pullman debuted as Bob Reynolds, one of Marvel's most powerful and complex characters
- Anti-Avengers — The team represents a darker, more morally complex alternative to the Avengers
- Valentina's Plan — Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Val finally revealed her endgame assembling this team
- MCU Bounce-Back — The film was well-received, continuing the MCU's recovery after Deadpool & Wolverine
Fun Facts
- The asterisk in Thunderbolts* has a story significance related to the Sentry
- Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan developed strong on-screen chemistry from their shared MCU history
- David Harbour's Red Guardian became a breakout fan favorite from Black Widow
- Lewis Pullman (son of Bill Pullman) was relatively unknown before being cast as Sentry
- The film's tone balances humor with genuine emotional stakes about found family*
Viewing Context
Thunderbolts* draws characters from Black Widow (Yelena, Red Guardian, Taskmaster), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Bucky, U.S. Agent, Val), and Ant-Man and the Wasp (Ghost). It connects to Captain America: Brave New World through Harrison Ford's Ross and sets up Avengers: Doomsday.*
Card Collector's Corner
Thunderbolts*: The Anti-Avengers*
Thunderbolts* (2025) assembles Marvel's team of antiheroes and introduces the Sentry (Lewis Pullman) to the MCU. Florence Pugh leads the team in what many consider a return to form for the MCU.*
Key Sets
The 2025 Upper Deck Thunderbolts* set features Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Lewis Pullman's Sentry debut — one of Marvel's most powerful characters.***
Market Trends
Florence Pugh (Yelena) autos are rising as she becomes a central MCU figure. Lewis Pullman (Sentry) debut cards have massive potential — Sentry is one of Marvel's most powerful characters. Sebastian Stan (Bucky) autos carry long MCU tenure premium.
Key Cards to Collect
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova Auto — MCU's rising star ($3,500+)
- Lewis Pullman as Sentry Debut Auto — Marvel's Superman ($2,500+)
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes Auto — MCU veteran ($2,000+)
- David Harbour as Red Guardian Auto — Fan favorite ($1,500+)
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Val Auto — Seinfeld legend ($1,200+)
- Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent Auto — Controversial Captain America ($800+)
- Team Thunderbolts Group Card — Full team assembly
Kids & Family Favorites
Who's the Fan Favorite?
Thunderbolts* introduced characters that kids absolutely love. From action figures to Halloween costumes, these characters drive massive merchandise sales every year.
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