Marvel Studios unveils a new set ofThunderboltsposters that showcase every member of theMCUanti-hero team. The MCU’s Thunderbolts team is composed of former villains and established anti-heroes. As suggested by the trailers, none of them are initially willing to join forces with other dangerous criminals, but they’ll soon grow fond of each other and create a team that could rival the Avengers. How the Thunderbolts get their name, how the’ll defeat Sentry on their own, andwhat the asterisk inThunderbolts' title meansare all mysteries surrounding Phase 5’s final movie. AsThunderbolts*' June 19, 2025 release dateapproaches, promotional material may provide more subtle hints.
OnX,Marvel Studiosshares six newThunderboltscharacter posters. Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, John Walker, Ghost, and Taskmaster star in their individual images. These new pictures seem to take place duringThunderbolts' final battle, which may take place right outside Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s Thunderbolts Tower, right in front of Grand Central Station, where the Avengers assembled to fight the Chitauri in 2012. Check out allThunderbolts*character posters below:
What The Thunderbolts* Posters Mean
Thunderbolts*' Latest Character Posters Is A Riff On Xbox
Thunderbolts*'“This is a Thunderbolt"line of character posters pokes fun at Microsoft’s"This is an Xbox"marketing campaign, which promotes Microsoft’s video game console and other products alongside everyday items that may or may not have a connection to them. Xbox’s 2025 marketing campaign includes funny out-of-character additions such as an"eggs box,“a"cat box,“and a"bento box.“Likewise,Thunderbolts*' character posters compares each of the MCU’s Thunderbolt to another kind of bolt, such as a lightning bolt, a wheel bolt, and a deadbolt.
Our Take On The Thunderbolts* Posters
Thunderbolts*' Marketing References Other Brands
Prior toThunderbolts*' lighthearted jab at Microsoft’s"This is an Xbox"marketing campaign,Thunderbolts*'“Absolute Cinema"trailerreferences all the A24 productions its cast and crew have participated in. As soon as the trailer came out, A24’s officialXaccount acknowledged the nod.BeforeThunderbolts*hits theaters in May 2, more trailers, clips, and posters may include subtle nods to other companies.These references are subtle, but they’re added value for those who know which brandsThunderbolts*' marketing is parodying.
I’m Actually Glad Marvel Spoiled That Bucky Barnes Survives Thunderbolts* (Even If There’s Still Reason To Believe He Might Die)
Marvel Studios may have spoiled the fact that Bucky Barnes may survive Thunderbolts*, which would be a good thing - but I don’t think it’s so simple.
The reason whyThunderbolts*' marketing is subtly referencing famous brands is unknown, but it may have something to do with its plot. InThunderbolts*, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is rebranding the Avengers Tower as the Thunderbolts Tower, flipping her anti-hero team’s reputation, and selling the idea of an ultimate Avenger as powerful as all the original Avengers combined.The titular team’s public image seems to be a central plot point inThunderbolts*.
