Thunderbolts* (2025)
Kernel Score: 82% · 3,269 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 2025-04-30
Runtime: 127 minutes
Is Thunderbolts* worth watching?
Worth watching. Marvel's misfit antihero team is smaller, funnier and more emotional than a typical franchise entry, with a strong lead in Florence Pugh. It's a good, refreshing change, though it leans on previous Marvel films you may not have seen.
Watch it if you
- like Marvel when it focuses on characters
- enjoy Florence Pugh
- want a darker, more human superhero film
Skip it if you
- haven't followed recent Marvel films
- are tired of superhero movies
Best for: Casual superhero night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Thunderbolts*
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.
Thunderbolts* parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 Marvel team-up blends superhero action with mature themes of trauma and mental health.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Superhero combat, a deadly death-trap scenario, and action peril throughout, at a PG-13 level.
- Language: Some — Mild profanity consistent with a PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Thunderbolts*
If you liked Thunderbolts*, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: Misfit team with humour and heart
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) — 89%: Misfit team story with a deeper emotional core
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — 86%: Tense, grounded superhero thriller
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) — 91%: The emotional peak of the whole franchise
- The Avengers (2012) — 87%: The original team-up, big and fun
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) — 85%: Heroes split over a hard moral argument
Director
Jake Schreier
Cast
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
- Lewis Pullman as Robert Reynolds
- David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov
- Wyatt Russell as John Walker
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr
- Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov
- Geraldine Viswanathan as Mel
- Wendell Pierce as Congressman Gary
Thunderbolts* FAQ
Is Thunderbolts* worth watching?
Worth watching. Marvel's misfit antihero team is smaller, funnier and more emotional than a typical franchise entry, with a strong lead in Florence Pugh. It's a good, refreshing change, though it leans on previous Marvel films you may not have seen.
Where can I watch Thunderbolts*?
In the US you can stream Thunderbolts* on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Thunderbolts* OK for kids?
Thunderbolts* is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 Marvel team-up blends superhero action with mature themes of trauma and mental health.
What movies are like Thunderbolts*?
If you liked Thunderbolts*, try Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Endgame.