Initial reviews for Marvel Studios` upcoming fantasy action film, `Thunderbolts*`, have begun to surface online. The reception from most film critics has been largely positive, suggesting a strong start for the new team.
As of the time of publication, the movie holds an impressive 88% rating on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, based on 109 reviews. On Metacritic, it scored 69 out of 100 from 37 articles. The film has also earned the `Certified Fresh` distinction, awarded to titles with a high Tomatometer score and a sufficient number of reviews, including those from top critics. Reviewers specifically highlighted the film`s action sequences, humor, compelling characters, and the strong chemistry among the cast members.
The premiere of `Thunderbolts*` is scheduled for May 2, 2025. The ensemble cast features Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, Olga Kurilenko, David Harbour, and Wyatt Russell. These actors have previously appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as supporting characters or antagonists in various films and series, making `Thunderbolts` a unique assembly of established figures.