Thunderbolts* Test Screening Report From Redditor Offers Positive Outlook

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Summary

Thunderbolts* premieres next month, directed by Jake Schreier, featuring a star-studded ensemble cast.
Reddit user praises Thunderbolts*, highlights character journeys, team dynamics, and the intriguing Sentry.
The film’s dark tone and gritty feel, with anti-heroes and villains seeking redemption, sets up the MCU’s Phase Five conclusion.

Thunderbolts* is the next movie from the Marvel Studios. One Redditor deemed to be credible just shared their take on the anticipated MCU tentpole.

Thunderbolts* is coming out next month. The movie, directed by Jake Schreier, brings together a team of anti-heroes and reformed villains, which makes the film exciting. However, some find the plot similar to DC’s Suicide Squad, which the director argued, saying his movie “felt different.” It features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier), David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian), Lewis Pullman (Bob/Sentry/Void), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Valentina Allegra de Fontaine), and Wyatt Russell (John Walker/U.S. Agent) to name a few. One Reddit user, who claimed to have attended its test screening, gave positive feedback about the movie.

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According to u/Spiritual-Smoke-4605 on Reddit, they had the opportunity to attend the Thunderbolts* screening near Burbank six weeks ago. They suggested the movie to those who wing tired and bored of the superhero movies because it reportedly delivered a different feel. “I won’t say too much but I think if you’re feeling jaded by the ‘capes***’ genre because they’re all feeling the same, I would check this one out,” the Redditor added. Among the things they loved about Thunderbolts* were the characters’ journey, team dynamics and the way the story presented Sentry because it was reportedly “very fascinating.” Sentry is one of the most interesting characters in Thunderbolts* because he has Superman-level powers. He has “the power of a million exploding suns,” but there’s also a twist — Sentry is his own worst enemy because he has a dark and malevolent alter-ego. Based on the test screening, the Redditor was positive that Thunderbolts* would perform well at the box office. They added:

I expect this one to leg out well into the following weeks after it drops. I see the Tomatometer being above 90% for critics and audiences.

The Redditor is deemed a reliable source because of accurate plot points they shared about Captain America: Brave New World months before it was released (although the original account was suspended and the post was removed). Some said they were thankful to come across the comment because it reinforced the positive feedback they had heard about the film from others. The positive review for Thunderbolts* is not really new. Another outlet also shared the film’s test screening results and claimed that Thunderbolts* is “a beast of a film.”

Thunderbolts* has generated a buzz because of its dark and gritty tone. This is expected, considering that the leads are anti-heroes, outcasts, and villains who want to redeem themselves. It is also likely to be character-driven because the characters have emotional baggage and deep backstories. For instance, Yelena returns as a depressed assassin and Bucky wants to make peace with his past. The introduction of Sentry and the Void is one of the film’s most interesting elements. Sentry is not just any other villain; he has super strength, super speed, healing qualities, telepathic abilities, and more. He is like a walking god but with a split personality. He is definitely one of the characters to watch out for in the film.

Additionally, the film will be the final movie of MCU’s Phase Five. It will likely plant seeds for the following films — Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. This is possible, considering that the Thunderbolts* actors are among the names announced to appear in Doomsday. So fans should be extra vigilant for potential Easter Eggs in the film. Thunderbolts* has received positive feedback from its test screenings, only increasing the hype surrounding the movie. It seems that the MCU is on the right track after dealing with several disappointing releases.

Thunderbolts* will hit theaters on May 2, 2025.