Fans were taken aback a few years ago when Bob Iger stepped down as Disney’s CEO, handing the job to Bob Chapek on a silver platter. This didn’t last long, however, as Chapek was booted out of his job at Disney after less than three years, with Iger coming back to replace him as CEO. This was reportedly due to strategic and financial maneuvering, but … Continue reading Josh D’Amaro to Replace Bob Iger as Disney CEO Next Month!!
Fans have long understood to expect the unexpected from Marvel Studios. The studio does its best to do fan service, keep secrets, and throw even fans off the trail when it comes to their big-budget adventures. All eyes are currently on Avengers: Doomsday, which brings back Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo Brothers to the MCU fold. To avoid rumors and spoilers, the studio gave … Continue reading ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Teases Valentina’s Return!!
It’s official: Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier is directing X-Men for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During a recent roundtable attended by Collider’s Steve Weintraub for Fantastic Four, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed Schreier’s appointment, finally putting to rest months of speculation about who would take the reins of the MCU’s first mutant-led film. “Yeah, it’s official. Jake Schreier is doing X-Men for us,” Feige said. … Continue reading ‘X-Men’: Kevin Feige Confirms ‘Thunderbolts*’ Director as Helmer & Presence of a Young Cast!!
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is heading back to four movies a year. The release schedule change will begin following the conclusion of The Multiverse Saga. Per Variety, Disney has added an untitled Marvel Studios movie with a Dec. 15, 2028, release date to its upcoming calendar. This would mark the fourth MCU movie scheduled for 2028, as the studio has previously set aside the dates … Continue reading ‘X-Men’: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Director Reportedly Set to Helm MCU Feature!!
Thunderbolts* might’ve won over critics, but it’s losing the battle where it counts most — the box office. The film, which was marketed as the start of Marvel’s leaner, smarter cinematic era, is now set to lose over $50 million, despite boasting an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes and solid audience buzz. In fact, when the film hit theatres, Disney CEO Bob Iger called it … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’: Despite Positive Reception MCU Feature Is Set To Lose Money at the BO!!
Saturday was kind to most movies in the top 10 and saw lifts over Friday, in particular Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning which were respectively up 51% and 55%. Lilo & Stitch is coming in at $63 million for its second frame, while Mission: Impossible 8 is at $27.3M. Disney executives are skipping around the Burbank lot as … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Can’t Top ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ in Modest Debut at the BO!!
The big box office clash between Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning — billed as this year’s “Barbenheimer” — delivered on its promise. Total business over the Memorial Day frame is expected to pass the $300 million mark, thanks to both movies exceeding projections. Lilo & Stitch, in fact, set a new Memorial Day record, overtaking the Tom … Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ & ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Set Record-Breaking Memorial Day Numbers at the BO!!
Death is not looming for the “Final Destination” franchise at the box office. Its sixth installment, “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” drew big crowds to movie theaters this weekend and easily topped the domestic charts with $51 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The movie earned the same internationally, adding up to a $102 million global debut. The same enthusiasm did not meet Abel … Continue reading ‘Final Destination 6’ Delivers Franchise Best Opening as ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Flops at the BO!!
Just a few days after the theatrical premiere of Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, an online trend for Olga Kurylenko’s Taskmaster has started to take shape, with fans demanding to see more of the troubled mercenary. In accordance, the phrase ‘Justice For Taskmaster’ has started to gain more and more traction on different social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter). Marvel fans want justice for Taskmaster after her demise … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’: Fans Demand Justice for Taskmaster!!
Disney/Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*is lower than expected with a $33M second weekend, but still a great hold for an MCU title, -55%, which isn’t that far from Shang-Chi‘s -54% and certainly better than Captain America: Brave New World‘s -68%. The Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Hannah John-Kamen Marvel ensemble currently stands at $128.4M, which is $12.7M behind Captain America Brave … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’, ‘Sinners’ Continue Strong Hold while New Releases Whimper at the BO!!
The man behind the Thunderbolts may be switching from the New Avengers to some even newer mutants. Thunderbolts*director Jake Schreier is reportedly in talks to helm the upcoming X-Men film for Disney and Marvel Studios, according to Deadline. While nothing is set in stone, this would be another feather in the cap for a director whose most recent MCU film has garnered high praise. Details … Continue reading ‘X-Men’: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Director in Talks to Helm MCU Reboot!!
If you’ve seen Thunderbolts* — or as we know it now, The New Avengers — then you’ll know it doesn’t drop its real title until just before the credits roll. While Marvel fans were expecting a scrappy team of antiheroes doing dirty jobs for a shady boss, what they got was a full-on rebranding of Earth’s Mightiest Misfits. But that twist wasn’t the only surprise. … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’: Latest MCU Hit Almost Featured Red Hulk, Zemo & Goliath!!
The Donald Trump administration sent shockwaves through the film industry on Sunday when the president said over Truth Social that he had authorized the U.S. Trade Representative and the Commerce Department to start the process of imposing 100% tariffs on all movies made outside of the country. However, foreign productions aren’t getting hit with a higher cost just yet. A White House spokesperson has now … Continue reading The White House Responds to Donald Trump’s Statement on 100% Movie Tariffs!!
Thunderbolts* is now playing in theaters everywhere, and although it features a misfit band of not-so-superheroes from several MCU projects, it puts Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) in the spotlight more than anyone. Pugh first made her MCU debut in Black Widow, which also marked Scarlett Johansson‘s final outing after first making her debut in Iron Man 2 (2010). Although it’s been confirmed that Robert Downey … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Co-Writer Confirms Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow Won’t Return to the MCU!!
Synopsis – After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. My Take – It’s a known fact that with the exception of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Marvel Studio‘s recent releases have been much hit … Continue reading Thunderbolts* (2025) Review!!
While it could be argued that it wasn’t able to beat Captain America: Brave New World’s opening weekend record, Thunderbolts* exceeded expectations in its debut, as it kick-started the summer movie season. The superhero movie has been riding a wave of positive buzz and is being credited for giving Marvel Studios the shot in the arm that it so desperately needed in the wake of … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Sets Solid Start with $76M at the BO!!
It’s nice when the lads go for a night out on a Friday, isn’t it? That’s exactly what one of the most star-studded screenings you could imagine at an impromptu time has given us, as Simu Liu and a few mates went down to the pictures for a screening of Thunderbolts*, the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Who did he go with, you … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’: New Images Find ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Stars at a Screening!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A group of supervillains are recruited to go on missions for the government. Directed – Jake Schreier Starring – Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Final Trailer Sees the Baddies Turn Heroes!! Check It Out!!
In the build-up to the theatrical release of Thunderbolts*, Marvel Studios has shared behind-the-scenes footage of the project, which includes Florence Pugh making the jump from the second tallest building in the world, the Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a sequence. The clip has not only increased fans’ enthusiasm to see Pugh’s Yelena Belova in action but has also drawn comparisons to Tom … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Featurette Teases Florence Pugh’s Stunt!! Check It Out!!
As Thunderbolts* gradually approaches its release date, Marvel Studios has released new posters for the titular team, along with a light-hearted teaser to increase the hype surrounding the project. Helmed by Jake Schreier, the upcoming feature will see Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine assembling six individuals from the MCU’s rogue gallery and leading them into a death trap, forcing them to join hands and … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A group of supervillains are recruited to go on missions for the government. Directed – Jake Schreier Starring – Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’: New Trailer Touts Connections to A24!! Check It Out!!
We’re now only a few days away from the release of Captain America: Brave New World, the first blockbuster and MCU movie of 2025, but unlike last year, Marvel has plans for much more than just one feature film this year. Following Brave New World is Thunderbolts*, which has been set for release on May 2, and will feature the return of MCU characters from … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Gets a New Image!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A group of supervillains are recruited to go on missions for the government. Directed – Jake Schreier Starring – Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Super Bowl Trailer Sees the Anti-Heroes Unite!! Check It Out!!
The Marvel Cinematic Universe had a major 2024 with the epic release of Deadpool & Wolverine. That was the MCU’s first $1 billion film since Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021. Marvel Studios looks to continue that hot momentum into 2025. This year comic book fans will see three big screen adventures from them. These include Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Gets a New Image!! Check It Out!!
Some of the most unpredictable characters in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe will come together to form a team in the upcoming Thunderbolts*. Entertainment Weekly has released new images from the blockbuster, featuring the return of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Devoted fans of the franchise can surely remember how the character has been attempting to assemble this team throughout multiple stories set in … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Gets New Images!! Check It Out!!
Marvel‘s Thunderbolts* is one of a trio of massive releases from Disney and Marvel Studios next year, alongside Captain America: Brave New World and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The movie is due to open in theaters in May, and a lengthy first look at the movie was revealed last month at D23 Brazil following the news earlier this year that it had concluded principal … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’ Is Heading for Reshoots!!
Synopsis – A group of supervillains are recruited to go on missions for the government. Directed – Jake Schreier Starring – Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Special Look Teases the Team Dynamics!! Check It Out!!
It’s been no secret that Scarlett Johansson was reuniting with Marvel Studios on a project, but exactly what project that was had been kept under wraps more than Marvel plot details. However, MCU and Black Widow fans can now rest easy knowing the big secret has finally been unveiled. The first trailer and poster for Thunderbolts* were released this morning in a Marvel press release, … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’: Scarlett Johansson Is Producing the New Marvel Movie!!
Synopsis – A group of supervillains are recruited to go on missions for the government. Directed – Jake Schreier Starring – Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Teaser Reveals Marvel’s Squad of Misfits and Miscreants!! Check It Out!!
While it’s been a relatively quiet year on the content front for Marvel Studios with only one show and one movie thus far, 2025 is going to be entirely different. In collaboration with Entertainment Weekly, Marvel has unveiled new looks at several upcoming projects via a look back to celebrate 85 years of Marvel, including Thunderbolts*, Daredevil: Born Again, and Captain America: Brave New World. … Continue reading ‘Captain America 4’, ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Thunderbolts’ Teased in New Images!! Check It Out!!
During Disney’s D23 presentation, a first look at Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* was shown as we saw Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. The film will come out on May 2, 2025. The upcoming Thunderbolts* movie marks Pugh’s third appearance as Yelena Belova in the MCU, after three years since being introduced as Natasha’s adoptive younger sister in the Scarlett Johansson-led Black … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’: New Image Previews Yelena’s Look!! Check It Out!!
One of Marvel‘s most villainous projects of 2025 just got an exciting new update from its leading star. In an interview with Josh Horowitz for the Happy Sad Confused Podcast, Julia Louis-Dreyfus confirmed that Thunderbolts* wrapped filming last week. Dreyfus, who previously appeared in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and in the post-credit scene of Black Widow, confirmed that Thunderbolts* … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Has Wrapped Filming!!
Imax is going big for 2025, unveiling on Thursday that it will release at least 14 titles in its “filmed for Imax” slate, features shot on Imax film or Imax-certified cameras, more than double that of any previous year. Among the highlights going out on the wide-screen format will be Disney’s Captain America: Brave New World, The Fantastic Four, and Tron: Ares; Warner Bros.’ still-untitled … Continue reading IMAX 2025 Film Slate Includes ‘Superman’ and ‘The Fantastic Four’!!
Before cameras begin rolling on Thunderbolts, the project has received a major update, with the studio hiring Joanna Calo to work on the script for the movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Calo is a writer and an executive producer on The Bear, the successful FX series about a struggling restaurant in Chicago. Marvel Studios had previously hired Lee Sung Jin, the creator of Beef, … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: ‘The Bear’ Writer Joanna Calo Is Working on the Script!!
Following the blockbuster news that Fantastic Four has been cast by Marvel, alongside a release date, it’s now also been confirmed that Thunderbolts, which had been missing from Disney and Marvel‘s upcoming 2025 slate, has swapped places with F4 on the calendar, moving up two months for a May 2025 release date. The anti-heroic ensemble movie will now launch on May 2, 2025, while F4 … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’ Sets May 2, 2025 as New Release Date!!
There’s more troubling news for Marvel as it sounds like their anti-hero ensemble Thunderbolts appears to have been taken off Disney‘s theatrical slate for 2025 after Disney chief Bob Iger revealed the films the House of Mouse is sending to theaters next year. Iger was speaking at an earnings call, and announced that a number of films would be released in those 12 months — … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’ Release Date May Be Delayed!!
Geraldine Viswanathan has replaced Ayo Edebiri in Thunderbolts due to scheduling conflicts, according to Deadline. The Bottoms actress was announced as a part of the cast early last year, but with the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film suffering production delays following the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that took place last summer, Edebiri is no longer available to shoot the MCU action film. Before taking over … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: Geraldine Viswanathan Replaces Ayo Edebiri in Marvel Feature!!
Steven Yeun is sorry that he had to step away from Marvel Studios‘ Thunderbolts. On January 2, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter reported that The Walking Dead’s Yeun had dropped out of Marvel’s Thunderbolts. The article cited scheduling conflicts following the 2023 Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) strikes as Yeun’s reason for departing the project. … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: Steven Yeun Apologizes for Leaving Marvel Movie!!
Steven Yeun (Minari, Invincible) has exited Marvel‘s Thunderbolts film, per The Hollywood Reporter. The actor was set to make his MCU debut in the antihero-led film, directed by Jake Schreier (Beef, Robot & Frank). As of now, Thunderbolts is still slated for a July 25, 2025 release. As of now, the reason for Yeun‘s departure is unclear. The most likely culprit would be the recent … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: Steven Yeun Exits Upcoming Marvel Feature!!
A lot is changing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while the “Infinity Saga” was a gift that kept on giving the ongoing “Multiverse Saga” isn’t garnering the same attention. However, one of the most anticipated features that is slated to hit the big screen over the next few years is Thunderbolts, which will bring together the anti-heroes of the universe to save the day. While … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’ to Begin Filming in Spring 2024!!
With Hollywood returning to normalcy with the strikes officially ending, news is beginning to swirl regarding various projects as industry personnel resume engagements with the press. One of the many projects delayed is Disney‘s Thunderbolts, which is reportedly ready to introduce Sentry to the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Prior to the strikes taking off, various high-profile stars, including Steven Yeun had been cast in the … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: Robert Kirkman Confirms Steven Yeun is Playing Sentry!!
If you were counting down the days until Thunderbolts was originally set to arrive in theaters in 2024, you will need to adjust your countdown. With the SAG-AFTRA strike officially ending early this morning, Disney has shuffled around their upcoming movie slate this evening—which means a lot of movies just got delayed to the end of 2024 and beyond. In the case of Thunderbolts, the … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’ Moves Release Date to July 25, 2025!!
The timeline has been pruned, as Disney has announced new release dates for the entire upcoming Multiverse Saga slate. Earth’s mightiest heroes will not be seen on the big screen when they were previously expected to, as both upcoming Avengers movies were pushed back by around a year. Added to that, the new iteration of the Fantastic Four will take a little bit longer to … Continue reading MCU’s Upcoming Multiverse Saga Films Set New Release Dates!!
The ongoing Writers Guild of America strike is having a major impact on film and television production, and the big guns are falling like dominoes. Marvel Studios, as reported by Deadline, have now suspended production on their upcoming film Thunderbolts, which was due to begin principal photography in three weeks’ time at the Trilith Studios in Atlanta. The move to push back production of the … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’ Production Shuts Down Due to Writers Strike!!
During the San Diego Comic-Con last year, Marvel announced that the studio had plans in the pipeline for the development of Thunderbolts. In the months that followed, the cast and creative arms of the project have consistently grown with the addition of the likes of Ayo Edebiri coming aboard, whose role is still undisclosed. The Marvel movie will be helmed by director Jake Schreier and … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: ‘BEEF’ Creator Joins Marvel’s Ensemble Film on Writing Duty!!
Steven Yeun has joined Marvel’s Thunderbolts said to be in a key role, possibly as The Sentry who is rumored for the film. The actor is known for The Walking Dead and voices Invincible in the animated series streaming on Amazon, and Yeun also recently starred in Nope and was nominated for an Oscar in Minari. According to the trades, the part Steven Yeun plays in … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: Steven Yeun Rumored to Be Playing Sentry in Upcoming MCU Flick!!
Steven Yeun has just joined the MCU in a leading role in the upcoming film Thunderbolts. Not only will Yeun‘s role be majorly significant in Thunderbolts, but it is also likely to span through many upcoming Marvel films. Yeun joins an all-star cast, which consists of Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: Steven Yeun Joins Joins Marvel’s Ensemble Film!!
With Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially underway with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, a new wave of content is just over the horizon for the massive franchise. A new interview with Kevin Feige went in depth about the recent past and upcoming future for the MCU, discussing everything from Spider-Man to Blade, with one of the notable upcoming projects … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: Bucky Barnes to Lead the MCU’s New Anti-Hero Squad!!
After wowing audiences as sous chef Sydney Adamu opposite Jeremy Allen White in FX‘s The Bear, Ayo Edebiri is trading the Chicago sandwich shop for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as she boards the cast of Marvel‘s Thunderbolts per Deadline. She’s the latest high profile addition to a starry ensemble announced back at D23 last year including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Wyatt … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: ‘The Bear’ Star Ayo Edebiri Joins Marvel’s Ensemble Film!!
Harrison Ford is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in what might be one of the biggest casting coups for the franchise so far. /Film is reporting that the iconic star of Indiana Jones and Star Wars has been tapped by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige to take over the role of Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, which was played by William Hurt before the death of the … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: Harrison Ford Cast to Play Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross!!!
