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Thunderbolts*

Get ready for a team of not-so-good guys forced to do good deeds in a super-powered movie adventure!

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P47 Thunderbolts - Chino Airshow 2014
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Key Facts

Movie Title
Thunderbolts*.
Part of
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Team's New Name
New Avengers.
Fun Fact
The asterisk in the title is a clue that the team's name changes during the movie.

Meet the Wild Bunch!

Imagine a movie where a bunch of characters who aren't exactly heroes have to team up! That's 'Thunderbolts*'. They're like a group of kids who usually play by themselves, but suddenly they have to work together on a super-secret, super-dangerous mission.

It's going to be full of action and surprises as they try to figure out how to be a team when they're used to being on their own. Will they succeed or will their grumpy attitudes get in the way? You'll have to watch to find out!

How Did This Team Get Together?

This movie is part of a bigger story called the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU. Think of the MCU like a giant playground where lots of superhero movies and shows connect. The idea for the Thunderbolts team was first hinted at in 2021, like a secret whispered among friends.

Then, in 2022, the movie was officially announced! Lots of amazing actors were chosen to play these complicated characters, and they started filming in early 2024. It took a while to get everything ready, like planning a big party!

Why Is This Movie Special?

The 'Thunderbolts*' movie is special because it's the last movie in a big chapter of the MCU, called Phase Five. It's like the grand finale of a fireworks show! What's really cool is the asterisk in the title.

It's a little mystery! At the end of the movie, it's revealed that the team gets a new name: the 'New Avengers'! So, the 'Thunderbolts*' are actually becoming a new version of a famous hero team.

It's a big change that sets up more exciting stories to come.

What's So Funny About That Star?

That little star, or asterisk, in the title 'Thunderbolts*' is a big clue! During the movie's advertising, everyone was wondering what it meant. Was it a typo?

Was it a secret code? Well, the movie finally tells us! It turns out the team's name changes by the end of the film.

They become the 'New Avengers'! So, the asterisk is a clever way to hint that things are not what they seem and that a big transformation is happening. It's like a surprise party where the decorations change halfway through!

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