Marvel fans can mark their calendars for the highly anticipated release of *Thunderbolts* on Disney+. The movie is set to stream on August 27, 2025, which comes approximately three months after its theatrical debut. Prior to its streaming release, *Thunderbolts* will be available for digital download starting July 1, and fans can purchase the film on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD from July 29.
Under the direction of Jake Schreier, *Thunderbolts* unites several beloved characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) including Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Red Guardian (David Harbour), and Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), as well as John Walker (Wyatt Russell) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) from *The Falcon and the Winter Soldier*, and Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) from *Ant-Man and the Wasp*. The film showcases an unconventional gathering of anti-heroes teaming up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, alongside Lewis Pullman’s character, Bob/Sentry/Void.
In a twist at the film’s conclusion, the team is rebranded as the New Avengers, sparking intrigue regarding their future endeavors in the MCU. The climactic post-credits scene hints at their involvement in *Avengers: Doomsday*, where they will face challenges including trademark disputes and welcome the Fantastic Four into their universe.
The star-studded cast reprising their roles in *Doomsday* also includes Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), and several other fan-favorites. Adding to the excitement, six actors from the 20th Century Fox’s *X-Men* franchise will also return in *Doomsday*, including Kelsey Grammer as Beast and Patrick Stewart as Professor X.
With *Thunderbolts* set to stream on Disney+ and the launch of *Avengers: Doomsday* just around the corner, MCU fans have much to look forward to in the coming years. The release of *Thunderbolts* promises to enrich the evolving Marvel narrative, offering new insights and character developments within this expansive cinematic universe.