Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* is the 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe produced by Marvel Studios.
An unconventional team of antiheroes assemble -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. We break down the story, the characters, discuss the film’s unique third act, and explore the delivery of the mental health allegory through one of the MCU's most powerful characters.