Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* Release Date On Disney+, Cast, Characters, & Plot

The MCU’s unpredictable antihero team-up is now streaming on Disney+ — here’s what to know before you stream.

A new squad of anti-heroes has crashed the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+ in spectacular fashion. Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* is now streaming on Disney+. The movie unites some of the MCU’s pickliest favorites and asks if they can save the world without falling apart first. Have time before you press play? Make sure you add the chapters that laid the team’s foundations to your Watchlist, so you can experience the most from this explosive crossover.

What's the plot of Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*?

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* 

Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes with Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission. Forced to confront the darkest corners of their pasts, will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite before it’s too late?

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Which MCU characters are in Thunderbolts*?

Yelena Belova steps up as the team’s leader, backed by veteran Bucky Barnes. The roster also features Red Guardian’s muscle and wit, Ghost’s newly controlled phasing skills, John Walker's strength, Taskmaster’s photographic reflexes, and the new arrival of Bob, who hints at further Sentry-level powers.

Who's who in the Thunderbolts* cast and crew?

The team assembles Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Lewis Pullman, with Jake Schreier directing and Kevin Feige producing. The star-studded lineup cements the cast of Thunderbolts* as one of the MCU’s most eclectic teams yet.

What should I watch before Thunderbolts*?

Need a refresher? The Marvel Collection has everything you need to get caught up on the story. Start your essential MCU prep with these key films.

Marvel Studios' Black Widow

Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

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Marvel Studios' The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

The unresolved tension between Bucky Barnes and John Walker resurfaces in this six-episode series that tracks Barnes’ road to accountability and Walker’s controversial tenure as Captain America. Their contrasting ideals are sure to clash as both men find themselves facing the same dangerous mission.

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Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye

This original series is set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton aka Hawkeye has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop, a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy.

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Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* brings redemption, rivalry, and humorous wit together into an exciting new adventure. Add each title above to your Watchlist, and gear up for the team’s mission, now streaming on Disney+. And if you’re looking for more recs, check out our action watch guide for more fast-paced thrills or our comedy selection for an ultimate laugh Watchlist.