Thunderbolts First X Reviews Are In! Marvel’s Anti-Hero Ensemble Soars, But Franchise Fatigue May Play Spoilt Sport

With strong performances and nostalgic echoes of Marvel’s prime, Thunderbolts entertains but can’t quite overcome the weight of franchise fatigue.

April 30, 2025: Thunderbolts, Marvel’s latest ensemble superhero film, directed by Jake Schreier and featuring a strong cast including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, and David Harbour, hits Indian Theatres on May-1.

Also Read: Thunderbolts’ First Reactions Hail Florence Pugh’s “Superb” Performance in Darkest MCU Entry Yet

On paper, Thunderbolts has all the right ingredients: a compelling cast, strong performances, a sharp balance of humour and action, and themes that delve into insecurity, trauma, and moral ambiguity.

Also Read: Thunderbolts First Reactions: “One of the Best Marvel Movies in Years,” Say Early Viewers

Even the VFX, often criticized in recent Marvel outings, is top-tier here—especially during Sentry’s dramatic entry.

However, did it pass muster with the audience, here are first reviews on X.

Also Read: Florence Pugh Reveals How She Pushed to Jump Off the Second Tallest Building For ‘Thunderbolts’ Stunt

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