Marvel Studios’ film Thunderbolts will premiere on Disney+ in South Africa on 27 August.
This action-packed movie introduces a ragtag team of disgraced operatives who suddenly step into the spotlight as Earth’s unexpected champions.
THE THUNDERBOLTS
The film has already earned an 88% Certified Fresh® score on Rotten Tomatoes. It even garnered praise for its blend of super-powered heroics, humour, and emotional depth.
The Thunderbolts are essentially the new Avengers, a surprising team made up of antiheroes and former villains who unite in an unprecedented mission, according to IMDB.
As their leader contends with political manipulation and public perception, the group struggles through lethal traps, betrayals, and inner demons.
THE THUNDERBOLTS PLOT
The story follows them as they confront Bob, a super-soldier with unstable cosmic powers. He also has a dangerous alter ego called the Void, who unleashes darkness over New York City.
South African fans may appreciate the film’s strong theme of redemption and unity. This unlikely group bands together to stop a catastrophic threat.
WORKING IN THE SHADOWS
Bucky Barnes, a familiar MCU hero, helps the team understand the bigger conspiracy involving de Fontaine.
This is the manipulative figure behind the scenes, trying to control Bob and the Thunderbolts for her own ends.
FAST-PACED ACTION
Critics have hailed Thunderbolts as “one of the best Marvel movies of all time” and praised its mix of “fun, fast-paced action and genuinely moving moments”.
These praises highlight its accessible storytelling style, combining thrilling action sequences with character-driven emotional arcs.
THE THUNDERBOLTS AND REDEMPTION
The film explores themes that resonate globally, including mental health, as seen through Bob’s struggle with his darker self.
The Thunderbolts ultimately reclaim control over their paths, as Yelena Belova coldly asserts to their manipulator, “We own you now.”
Thunderbolts offers South Africa a new Marvel team to rally behind. Heroes who started as outcasts but proved that strength often comes from standing together against overwhelming odds.
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