Marvel's Thunderbolts: Anti-Heroes Unite in Explosive First Trailer

Buckle up, Marvel fans! The first trailer for "Thunderbolts" has dropped, and it's packed with more anti-hero action than you can shake a vibranium shield at. This isn't your average superhero team-up – it's the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) band of misfits, ready to cause some controlled chaos.

A Family Reunion of Sorts

The trailer kicks off with a bang, showing Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova paying a visit to her not-so-dear old dad, Red Guardian (David Harbour). Both look about as thrilled as a cat in a bathtub, clearly itching for some excitement. It's a family reunion that sets the tone for this unconventional team.

Meet the Misfits

This ragtag group is a who's who of MCU troublemakers:

John Walker/U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell): The knock-off Captain America with anger issues

Ava Starr/Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen): The quantum realm's most elusive problem child

Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko): A mimic with daddy issues

Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan): The OG anti-hero trying to play nice

And let's not forget Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, the puppet master who's been pulling strings since "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and "Black Widow".

New Kid on the Block

Enter "Bob", played by Lewis Pullman. At first, he looks as lost as a puppy in a cat show. But don't let that fool you – this guy can shrug off bullets like they're spitballs. Comic fans, start your engines: Bob is actually Robbie Reynolds, aka Sentry, one of Marvel's heaviest hitters.

Behind the Scenes

Jake Schreier is in the director's chair, with Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, and Joanna Calo penning the script. And hold onto your hats – Harrison Ford is joining the party as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, potentially in his Red Hulk form.

What to Expect

The trailer gives us a taste of team tension, potential threats, and even a glimpse of the iconic Avengers Tower. But the real mystery? That asterisk in the title. Marvel head honcho Kevin Feige is keeping mum, so let the fan theories commence!

"Thunderbolts" is set to hit theaters in May 2025, capping off Phase Five of the MCU with a bang. It's the superhero (or should we say anti-hero?) movie that promises to be more dysfunctional than your family reunions – and twice as explosive.