Marvel Studios’ upcoming Thunderbolts movie has taken a bold step in its promotional efforts, smashing a 16-year-old record within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film, set to be the final installment in Phase 5 of the MCU, has garnered immense attention thanks to its latest marketing strategy.
What Makes Thunderbolts’ Trailer Historic?
The second trailer for Thunderbolts, revealed during Marvel Studios’ panel at D23 Brazil 2024, boasts a runtime of 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Coupled with the first trailer (released in September 2024 and running 3 minutes and 24 seconds), the two trailers have a combined runtime of 7 minutes and 9 seconds. This marks the first time in MCU history that a film’s first two trailers collectively exceed seven minutes.
Moreover, Thunderbolts is now the second MCU film where both trailers surpass three minutes individually, with Spider-Man: No Way Home being the only other movie to achieve this milestone.
Why the Extended Trailers?
The unusually lengthy trailers highlight several unique aspects of Thunderbolts:
- Introducing a New Team: Like 2021’s Eternals, Thunderbolts introduces a titular team, albeit comprised of familiar antiheroes and villains. However, unlike Eternals, these characters (such as Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, and John Walker) have rich backstories that the trailers aim to briefly touch upon.
- Catch-Up for Longtime Fans: Many of the characters haven’t appeared in the MCU for a while. For instance, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Val made her last appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, while others date back to earlier Phase 4 projects.
- New Characters: The introduction of newcomers like Lewis Pullman’s Sentry requires additional screen time to build anticipation and establish their roles.
This extended runtime gives Marvel ample room to connect the dots between past storylines and the upcoming team-up, ensuring both die-hard fans and newcomers are engaged.
What’s the Plot of Thunderbolts?
While the exact mission of the Thunderbolts remains under wraps, the movie will revolve around a team of morally ambiguous characters who have mostly operated in isolation before. Combining forces for the first time, the team is expected to bring a grounded perspective to the MCU amidst the Multiverse Saga’s cosmic chaos.
Thunderbolts also serves as a spiritual sequel to Black Widow, with characters like Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and David Harbour’s Red Guardian taking center stage.
When Will Thunderbolts Hit Theaters?
Marvel fans can expect Thunderbolts to premiere in theaters on May 2, 2025, as it paves the way for Phase 6 and continues to shape the Multiverse Saga.
What to Anticipate from the Thunderbolts Experience?
With its blend of familiar faces and fresh dynamics, Thunderbolts promises to redefine what an MCU team-up movie can achieve. As the record-breaking trailers indicate, Marvel Studios is pulling out all the stops to deliver a darker, character-driven narrative that stands apart from its predecessors.
Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to Thunderbolts continues. May 2, 2025, is just around the corner, and the MCU is ready to take fans on another unforgettable journey.
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