Thunderbolts

Why the 'Thunderbolts' Trailer is the MVP of the Super Bowl!

Marvel's Thunderbolts trailer steals the show, featuring an epic lineup of anti-heroes ready to shake things up!

The excitement was palpable during the Super Bowl as Marvel Studios dropped the highly-anticipated trailer for their upcoming film, *Thunderbolts*. While many fans tuned in for the standout Kendrick Lamar halftime show, they were equally thrilled by a glimpse into a new era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The trailer teases a ragtag team of antiheroes, surely set to capture hearts and challenge norms, all under the shadow of powerful adversaries. Fans have been buzzing about their favorite characters including Yelena Belova, played by Florence Pugh, and the ever-so-reliable Bucky Barnes, portrayed by Sebastian Stan.

But the question on everyone's lips was, "Where are the Avengers?" Sure, the film is packed with fan-favorite antiheroes like Red Guardian, Taskmaster, and Ghost, but the absence of the traditional Avengers is keenly felt. After the trailer revealed an unsuspecting new villain arriving to shake things up in the MCU, fans have begun speculating about the possible connections and implications. Could Sentry, the newly introduced powerhouse from the comics, be the key to uniting (or dividing) the Marvel universe?

As the trailer unfolds, it does a fantastic job of setting up the stakes for *Thunderbolts*. It shows the newly established Avengers Tower, now under the care of a different team. As these antiheroes find themselves caught in the death trap set by the enigmatic Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus), audiences are curious to see how their motives will clash—or converge. With the trailer receiving rave reviews, it’s clear that Marvel's decision to pivot from the traditional hero narrative is not only bold but also looks to pay off big time.

In this wild world of antiheroes, the *Thunderbolts* promise a chaotic blend of humor, charm, and action that fans can’t wait to witness. With characters grappling with their own dark pasts, the stakes could never be higher. Anyone who thought they wouldn’t miss the Avengers is in for a surprise. Super Bowl watchers may have come for the football, but they stayed for the superheroes!

Fun fact time! Did you know that *Thunderbolts* is a team originally created by writer Kurt Busiek and artist Mark Bagley and made its first appearance in *The Incredible Hulk* in 1997? It has since evolved and become a staple in Marvel lore. And speaking of great team-ups, Florence Pugh’s return as Yelena Belova marks another exciting crossover in the MCU, especially after her impressive performance in *Black Widow*! Hold onto your seats, folks; the MCU just got a whole lot more thrilling!