Marvel Changes ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ Title in Surprise Twist

The movie “Thunderbolts” has abruptly changed its name to “The New Avengers,” catching up those who haven’t seen the film during its opening weekend off guard. Marvel has been unveiling a significant spoiler that has dominated the marketing for the movie since Monday, and now it’s causing quite a stir among fans.

Although some found it perplexing, director Jake Schreier clarified that the unexpected shift was an integral part of the movie’s strategy. After a year of concealing the true title with an asterisk, he felt it was time to make the change public. In his own words, “The moment seemed right.” This was shared with The New York Times.

If Val seems to be attempting to deceive people by promoting the New Avengers, perhaps we could do the same. After all, the asterisk associated with the film has been there for a year now. Let’s hope it doesn’t come across as pushy; instead, it feels like this was a well-thought-out strategy that we’ve been preparing for.

In the newly released Marvel film, a team of formerly known as Thunderbolts characters are unexpectedly summoned to a press conference. Here, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, reveals them as the New Avengers. This revelation mirrors the title change that occurred within the movie itself, reflecting life imitating art in an intriguing way.

The New Avengers Will Return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Marvel is now gearing up for a second climactic phase, as the Multiverse Saga nears its finale within the next two years. This epic journey will be marked by several significant films, including two Avengers productions that may reunite and possibly bid farewell to many characters who have graced the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since its inception 17 years ago.

In the upcoming film “Avengers: Doomsday,” we’ll see characters who survived in the New Avengers team from the previous movie. This includes Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell portraying John Walker, and Lewis Pullman as Sentry. Their roles in the new film are still a mystery, but the post-credits scene of the previous movie provides a hint about their initial positions in “Avengers: Doomsday.

Before the movie premiered, it was announced that the film concludes with a scene after the credits. In this scene, the New Avengers are seen pondering their role as Earth’s possible protectors in the future. The story wraps up when they observe a spaceship entering the atmosphere, signaling the arrival of The Fantastic Four within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ready to confront Doctor Doom in the upcoming battle.

Despite Marvel Studios’ recent theatrical releases, such as Thunderbolts/The New Avengers, failing to match the opening weekend earnings of Captain America: Brave New World, the film has garnered positive reviews from both critics and audiences, which is quite unusual. It’s challenging to foresee any trouble for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, given its higher profile than the Thunderbolts, in attracting a good turnout at the box office this summer. With a new Spider-Man film and two Avengers movies on the horizon, Marvel Studios seems unfazed by current circumstances.

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2025-05-06 17:57