Before Thunderbolts* opens in theaters on May 2, 2025, you might want to revisit a few previous MCU films and television series as part of Phase 5.  Expectations have been building in recent months for Thunderbolts*, the Multiverse Saga's first crossover event, which will unite a new group of superpowered people who are pulled together while the Avengers aren't present.  Even though the Thunderbolts will be quite different from their comic counterparts, their introduction in the MCU is intriguing because of their long history in Marvel Comics. 

Several heroes from Marvel's past are expected to return in Thunderbolts*, the MCU's first significant crossover event since Avengers: Endgame in 2019.  This implies that to fully comprehend the plot and character development in Thunderbolts*, several previous films and television series must be seen.  Before Thunderbolts* opens on May 2, you might want to do some research since Jake Schreier's directorial debut in the MCU will honor some of the most exciting and intense events and characters from the franchise's beginnings, all the way back to Phase 1.

12. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
11. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
10. Captain America: Civil war (2016)
09. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
08. Black Panther (2018)
07. Ant-Man & The Wasp (2018)
06. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
05. The Falcon & The Winter Soldier (2021)
04. Black Widow (2021)
03. Hawkeye (2021)
02. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
01. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)


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SIBY JEYYA

23/04/2025 11:17 AM