THUNDERBOLTS* TV Spot Praises “F***ing Amazing” MCU Movie; Director Shares Awesome Video Of Practical Effects

The forthcoming Thunderbolts movie, which has become a particularly exciting topic among Marvel fans, is going to be a very different kind of Marvel Studios movie (especially in terms of action). Director Jake Schreier has been sharing that behind-the-scenes magic in footage reel giving fans insight on how some of the movie’s action was done practically. This down-to-earth approach is a welcome departure from the majority of today’s movies, which audiences more often criticise for their overuse of CGI providing a gritty foot in the gut for the feels of the action scenes. One particular heart-racing stunt that’s been teased features Florence Pugh—who portrays Yelena Belova—jumping off Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka 118, the world’s second-tallest building, a move that gives the action a thrilling real-world edge.

The insistence on ‘real’ stunts throughout the film goes some way to suggesting that Thunderbolts will be a different beast to other, more CGI-reliant superhero movies. This mix of practical effects and punishing physical stunts lends the thing a specific kind of tone that fans appear to be responding well to. Marvel’s dedication to this being true to life is already being lauded, and this behind the scenes look has us itching to see how all the action will unfold on the big screen.

Alongside a behind-the-scenes video, a Thunderbolts Television spot has been revealed, focusing on the rave reviews from the movie following its early screenings in North America. Attendees at these screenings showered the film with praise, calling it fresh and unlike any other Marvel movie that they’ve seen. The tv spot features these responses as it makes you more excited for the movie as it gets closer to opening.

Lewis Pullman, Bob / The Sentry / The Void in Thunderbolts, spoke to us recently about his character and he couldn’t be more thrilled about what the future of the MCU has in store for him. Pullman will be the first to admit that, when he first signed on, he had steeled himself for the reality that his stint might be a one-off, but now he’s looking forward to what’s next. His enthusiasm certainly indicates that his character has something of a future with the MCU, although he plays things close to the vest in regards to any spoilers — particularly in regard to his participation in Avengers: Doomsday.

Antihero team Thunderbolts 2 assembles a roster of antiheroes like Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker. This mismatched band of characters gets caught up in the dangerous mission concocted by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Cursed and with motives that are not always clear, the team must work together if they are to survive and succeed in their mission. The rest, as they say, is history, but the question is: Will they now eat themselves alive, or are they due for a renaissance and comeback?

The movie works to explore themes of redemption, teamwork, and facing (literally) the darkest parts of your past, which adds dimension to the action and makes it more than just another superhero film. The relationships between the characters, and with the team being so different and sometimes adversarial, should keep shooting off in interesting directions.

The cast for Thunderbolts is an embarrassment of riches, with Florence Pugh reprising her role as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, and Wyatt Russel as U.S. Agent. Among the other known members are Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, and mega-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. That brings in an interesting new character — Bob (Lewis Pullman). The writing room features Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo with Jake Schreier directing.

Thunderbolts is scheduled to hit theaters on May 2, 2025, and it has the potential to be majorly pulse-pounding and action-oriented in the MCU. Pooling practical effects, engaging characters, and an innovative spin in this genre will solidify Thunderbolts as one of the year’s powerhouse films.” Fans are excited to see how this ragtag band of antiheroes will fare on their perilous mission, and whether they can step up to the task or crumble under pressure. There’s already a lot of buzz surrounding the movie and it’s evident that it’s going to leave a lasting impression on the MCU.