Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell talk ‘Thunderbolts*’
Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell tell USA TODAY what it was like returning to the Marvel family in “Thunderbolts*.”
Viewers assemble. Marvel’s “unconventional team of anti-heroes” “Thunderbolts*” are landing this week on digital.
“Thunderbolts*” or “The New Avengers,” as Marvel rebranded it, brings together Marvel Cinematic Universe supporting players, who level up to the A-list, “after finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine” (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). The unexpected heroes must embark on “a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts,” according to the film’s synopsis.
“Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?” it adds.
USA TODAY’s Brian Truitt gave the film ★★★ out of four, writing Jake Schreier’s directorial work is “one of the better recent outings for a cinematic universe that’s been dealing with creative wobbles.”
“The satisfying adventure features side players from past projects like “Black Widow” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp” coming into their own, plus skillfully juggles bleak darkness and inspired humor in a surprisingly moving exploration of mental health,” his review said.
Here’s what to know about “Thunderbolts*” digital release and when it will be available to stream.
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When will ‘Thunderbolts*’ be released digitally?
“Thunderbolts*” will be available to buy and rent on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on July 1, Marvel Studios announced June 18.
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“Thunderbolts*” was released in theaters on May 2 and has a run time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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‘Thunderbolts*’ 4K Blu-ray/DVD release
The latest Marvel installment will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on July 29, per Marvel Studios.
Marvel, in a news release, said the digital and Blu-ray version of the movie will offer “hours of exclusive bonus content” such as deleted scenes, a gag reel, featurettes, including a visit to the sets in Kuala Lumpur, filmmaker commentary by director Jake Schreier “and much more.”
The 4K Ultra HD edition will also be available in a limited-edition SteelBook featuring custom artwork and premium packaging for collectors, the studio said.
When does ‘Thunderbolts*’ come out on Disney+?
Marvel films typically release on Disney+ a few weeks after their Blu-ray/DVD release and more than a month after their digital release. Based on that, “Thunderbolts*” could drop on Disney+ in either late August or early September.
‘Thunderbolts*’ cast
The cast of “Thunderbolts*,” according to Marvel Studios, includes:
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost / Ava Starr
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
- Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent
- Lewis Pullman as Robert “Bob” Reynolds / Sentry / Void
- David Harbour as Red Guardian / Alexei Shostakov
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
- Wendell Pierce as Gary
- Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster
- Chris Bauer as Holt
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‘Thunderbolts*’: Marvel castoffs get their own movie adventure
Ace assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) teams with her dad, Red Guardian (David Harbour), and other unlikely heroes in Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*.”
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Contributing: Brian Truitt, USA TODAY
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