MCU’s Thunderbolts* Gets Official Runtime

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The upcoming Marvel Studios’ ensemble film titled “Thunderbolts*” is less than a month away, and excitement around it is steadily growing. Notably, since the release of “Avengers: Endgame“, there haven’t been many significant team-up or event films from Marvel that have resonated as much. For instance, “Eternals” didn’t achieve the success it aimed for, and “Avengers: Doomsday” isn’t scheduled until May 2026. Fortunately, we are now close to experiencing “Thunderbolts*“, and a runtime reveal has been made public, offering fans a sense of what they might encounter in this unique collaborative movie.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’ve just learned that the upcoming blockbuster, “Thunderbolts,” is slated to run for approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes on the big screen. This runtime, at 126 minutes, places it slightly longer than the 118-minute adventure of Marvel Studios’ latest release, “Captain America: Brave New World.” Interestingly, this duration aligns with some of the most renowned origin stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, such as “Captain America: The First Avenger” and the original “Iron Man,” directed by Jon Favreau. I can’t wait to see how these timeless tales continue to unfold on the silver screen!

*Thunderbolts*” shares a promising runtime with other films, indicating it could be the hit that Marvel Studios is counting on. This movie is part of an extensive plan by the studio over the next two years, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will also debut “The Fantastic Four” in July, followed by two major “*Avengers*” films.

The Thunderbolts Have a Bright Future in the MCU

Apart from eagerly anticipating their first joint appearance in May, it seems the Thunderbolts have more significant roles ahead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to look forward to, generating even more excitement among fans. A recent casting announcement for Avengers: Doomsday, which has gone viral, suggests the film’s quality by featuring almost all the primary Thunderbolts, including Lewis Pullman as Sentry. Though specific details about the movie are being kept secret, the fact that the team will likely intermingle with the Avengers and characters from other universes is a positive sign that Marvel has faith in these characters.

It’s regrettable that teams such as The Eternals seem to have been overshadowed for now, but there’s always hope for future cast updates indicating their comeback in the upcoming Avengers movie. With productions like Doomsday and Secret Wars looking set to be Marvel Studios’ largest projects yet, it’s challenging not to speculate that any character, even those outside the MCU such as the X-Men, might make an appearance somehow.

At present, enthusiasts can anticipate the Thunderbolts uniting in May, and the movie’s running time is approximately 2 hours and a few minutes. Boasting an exceptionally skilled cast that includes Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, and others, this hard-hitting action flick is sure to spark curiosity about its future encounters with the Avengers. Additionally, with the runtime disclosed, it’s likely that ticket sales announcements will be made shortly.

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2025-03-29 00:33