Marvel’s Thunderbolts is ready to storm theaters this week, bringing together a ragtag crew of anti-heroes and former villains who are anything but typical superheroes. Led by the cunning and mysterious Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these misfits are forced to team up for a high-stakes mission. As the film’s release date draws near, here’s a look at the full cast of characters who will keep things messy, dangerous, and exciting:
Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)
A trained assassin with a fiery spirit, Yelena is a former Black Widow, dealing with the trauma of losing her sister Natasha. She’s unpredictable, emotional, and a lethal force within the Thunderbolts team.
Red Guardian (David Harbour)
Russia’s answer to Captain America, Alexei Shostakov is the gruff, humor-laced, and tough-as-nails father figure to Yelena. He’s got plenty of unresolved business and isn’t afraid to show it.
Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan)
Once a mind-controlled assassin, Bucky Barnes is now fighting for redemption. Battle-worn and serious, he brings his experience and gravitas to the Thunderbolts.
Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko)
With the ability to mimic any fighting style, Antonia Dreykov is a former Red Room weapon looking for identity and a place in the world after being freed in Black Widow.
U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell)
After failing as the new Captain America, John Walker is now the volatile U.S. Agent. He’s skilled, dangerous, and struggling to find his own definition of heroism.
Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen)
Ava Starr, who can phase through walls and disappear, is a product of a quantum accident that altered her life. Now with control over her powers, she returns to the fold with a new purpose.
The Sentry (Lewis Pullman)
Possessing unimaginable power from a serum, Robert Reynolds also struggles with the destructive alter ego called The Void. He’s both a powerful weapon and a ticking time bomb for the team.
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)
Cunning and manipulative, Valentina is the mastermind behind the Thunderbolts. Her true motives remain shrouded in mystery. Is she out to save the world—or reshape it for her own agenda?
Thunderbolts hits screens on May 2 globally, with an early release in India on May 1. Expect a darker tone, intense action, and characters with complex motivations as this new chapter of the MCU unfolds.