Available now on Digital and coming to 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD July 29th is the incredible story about healing, redemption, and the misfits who have a lot to learn about all of those things – Thunderbolts*. Read on to find out what bonus features are included when you face the Void.
Thunderbolts* aka The New Avengers
Thunderbolts* is about a group of mercenaries with some of the most tragic backstories in the MCU. It begins with Yelena (Florence Pugh) standing on the edge of the second tallest building in the world. She is on a mission from CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and as she leaps off the building, there is enough of a pause that makes you wonder if she plans on saving herself. But she lands inside the building, takes out a hallway full of soldiers, and gets the job done. Valentina, meanwhile, is facing impeachment over her secret research through her company O.X.E. Corp. Before Congressman Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and the others can convict her she tries to destroy all the evidence which includes Yelena, Ava Starr aka Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), U.S. Agent” John Walker (Wyatt Russell), and Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko). During their fight, they accidentally awaken Bob (Lewis Pullman), the only remaining test subject from Valentina's “Sentry” program. Realizing they were all sent to The Vault to die, they work together to escape, eventually teaming up with Barnes to stop Valentina. Unfortunately, another threat emerges that will test their fledgling alliance and their mental fortitude.
Thunderbolts* blew away all my expectations. I expected a funny, action-packed, superhero film featuring the “heroes” no-one would really call for in case of emergency (minus Bucky of course). What I got was something that went well beyond all of that. It's a sincere and meaningful exploration of depression and how our mental health affects every aspect of our lives, no matter where we are in the healing journey. This is a story about healing, what redemption can look like, and how important community can be when battling something as frightening as the Void (both literally and figuratively). A strong, resonating story amplified by the powerful performances from the cast should put Thunderbolts* in the top 10 of MCU films, no asterisk necessary.
Thunderbolts Bonus Features
Deleted Scenes
- Door is Unliftable
- Gary Announcement
Assembling a Team to Remember – Spend a bit of quality time with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts* as they divulge how the film’s fictional team of superpowered mavericks, misfits and antiheroes was assembled.
Around the World and Back Again – Discover the eclectic locations and astounding production design that helped make Thunderbolts* a rousing reality, including a visit to the sprawling sets in Kuala Lumpur where we join Florence Pugh performing stunts atop one of planet Earth’s tallest buildings and blowing up buildings on the streets.
All About Bob, Sentry & The Void – Deep dive into the making of three different characters: Bob, Sentry, and The Void – all performed by Lewis Pullman.
Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts*.
Director’s Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jake Schreier.
*bonus features may vary by retailer and format.
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