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Marvel's 'Thunderbolts': Emotional Antiheroes Set Stage for Phase 6

5/2/2025

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Marvel's "Thunderbolts" brings together a ragtag group of antiheroes, like Yelena Belova and Winter Soldier, driven by necessity rather than shared beliefs. While its Rotten Tomatoes score dipped to 88%, the film still packs an emotional punch and lays crucial groundwork for the future of the MCU, paving the way for Phase 6.

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Story summary

Marvel's "Thunderbolts" brings together a ragtag group of antiheroes, like Yelena Belova and Winter Soldier, driven by necessity rather than shared beliefs. While its Rotten Tomatoes score dipped to 88%, the film still packs an emotional punch and lays crucial groundwork for the future of the MCU, paving the way for Phase 6.