In the lead up to the premiere, Marvel promised a different kind of superhero movie with “Thunderbolts.” Back in March, a trailer ran in theaters boasting the film’s lineup of cast and crew who have worked on A24 films. Even before the trailer debuted, director Schreier touted the film as distinct from Marvel’s usual fare.

As Pedro Pascal’s continued meteoric rise in Hollywood continues on in 2025, the rave reviews also continue to pour in.Pascal has been a force in the television and movie world, starring in hits like The Last of Us,

Amidst all this, it seems like ‘Thunderbolts*’ arrives like a ray of sunshine and hope. The film has just been unveiled to select members of the press, and early reactions paint a very different picture from what fans might expect from a traditional MCU team-up.