Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts, one of the more recent additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) Phase Five, is getting ready to launch on Disney+ this Wednesday, August 27th, 2025.
The premiere date is set roughly three months after the film’s theatrical release on May 2nd, 2025. This is in line with past additions to the MCU.
Learn more about the film and other Marvel projects below.
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What is Thunderbolts About?
Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts focuses on a team of anti-heroes, now described as the dysfunctional “New Avengers.”
The film has notable characters from past MCU projects, including Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, and Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost.
The predominantly lone-wolf characters are forced into working together following a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, and must overcome and reconcile with their troubled histories.
The film has a runtime of just over two hours and includes a mid-credits scene and a significant post-credits scene that hints at future implications within the MCU timeline.
Mixed Reviews
While the box office performance was deemed underwhelming, Thunderbolts has been lauded by several critics for its fresh take on the superhero genre.
The movie has an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb. The Daily Record highlighted the effective portrayal of a “terrific, turbulent team” and praised the exploration of human emotions and psychological depth.
The Los Angeles Times echoes this feeling, describing the film as “of undeniable merit” and a standout among recent Marvel entries.
However, some mixed reviews claim the film didn’t always land perfectly throughout the scenes.
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Streaming on Disney+
Thunderbolts will be exclusively available to stream on Disney+ on August 27th. The service offers subscriptions starting at $9.99/month, with the option for annual plans or bundles with Hulu or ESPN+.
Some subscription levels provide enhanced features such as 4K UHD streaming and multiple device streaming simultaneously.
You can watch plenty of other popular shows and movies on the service, from popular franchises like Star Wars and Marvel.
Digital and Physical Releases
Thunderbolts released for digital download on July 1st. Physical releases on Blu-ray and DVD in the U.S. started on July 29th. Fans now have three ways to experience the film now as the streaming release is just around the corner.
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Other Marvel Projects to Enjoy
Marvel is building upon its Phase Five lineup with the Ironheart series on Disney+ and the theatrical debut of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in late July.
The premiere of Thunderbolts on Disney+ allows fans to catch up on a pivotal chapter in the MCU timeline. Then, fans can get ready for upcoming films such as Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day in 2026.