Thunderbolts, the much-anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, has already made a significant mark at the box office, earning over $381.7 million since its theatrical release on May 2, 2025. Now, just two months later, the film is officially available to stream at home via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango starting July 1. With its mix of familiar antiheroes, bold storytelling, and a darker edge, the movie is poised to continue breaking records on streaming platforms.
The plot revolves around a team of morally complex characters who come together under unexpected circumstances to form a new kind of superhero squad. The ensemble cast features Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as the Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent John Walker, and Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost. Together, they take on one of the most dangerous threats yet: The Void—a chaotic, destructive version of the Sentry, played by Lewis Pullman. The film charts their evolution from outcasts and former enemies into a force determined to stop Sentry’s rampage and preserve what little hope remains.
Directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, Thunderbolts manages to balance gritty action with character-driven moments. The film also features Olga Kurylenko, Wendell Pierce, and Chris Bauer in key roles. While it introduces a darker, more conflicted tone into the Marvel narrative, the film still carries the emotional and visual flair fans expect.
What has generated just as much buzz as the film itself is its post-credits scene. Titled “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the teaser hints at an MCU shift where the newly anointed Thunderbolts, now being seen as the “New Avengers,” find themselves under pressure as more traditional heroes prepare to enter the scene. That includes the highly anticipated arrival of the Fantastic Four.
Set to premiere on July 25, The Fantastic Four: First Steps stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), alongside Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm. The Silver Surfer will appear in the form of Shalla-Bal, with supporting roles from John Malkovich, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson, and Paul Walter Hauser. The film promises a 1960s-inspired aesthetic and a more cosmic scale, adding an entirely new layer to the evolving MCU landscape.
With Thunderbolts now accessible for streaming and Fantastic Four waiting in the wings, the next phase of Marvel storytelling is clearly underway—and it’s coming with high stakes, shifting alliances, and a clash of legacies that promises to redefine the superhero genre once again.