A highly-anticipated Marvel film currently in production, 'Thunderbolts', is undergoing a significant change. The film features heroes with questionable backgrounds, including Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Yelena Belova, Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian, and Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross. Florence Pugh, who plays a role in the film, recently shared a set video that provides fans with a first look at the movie and reveals several interesting details [c1674d52].
In the set video, Pugh is seen sporting a new tactical outfit as Yelena Belova. This new costume suggests that Yelena may have ties to an evil organization already established in the MCU. Additionally, Yelena will have at least two combat outfits in 'Thunderbolts', hinting at a dynamic character progression and the potential inclusion of flashbacks [df662845] [c1674d52].
One of the most significant reveals from the set video is the change in the movie's title to 'Thunderbolts'. This change could indicate that the team featured in the film is an alias for the Dark Avengers, a group of antiheroes with questionable motives. Yelena's new costume features a mysterious yellow logo, which could be a placeholder for the Thunderbolts' lightning logo. The green color of Yelena's outfit and the yellow logo may also suggest ties to HYDRA, a nefarious organization in the MCU [df662845] [c1674d52].
The set video also showcases Yelena with two distinct looks in the movie, indicating the use of flashbacks. This narrative device could provide further insight into Yelena's backstory and her relationship with her sister, Black Widow. Yelena is shown wielding batons similar to Black Widow's stun batons, further connecting her to her sister's legacy [df662845] [c1674d52].
Additionally, the set video offers glimpses of the Thunderbolts' sets, including a cylindrical tube that resembles an elevator shaft. This detail could hint at an important location or plot point in the film. Yelena's gauntlet, reminiscent of Black Widow's Widow's Bite stunners, suggests that she will showcase her own heroics in 'Thunderbolts' [df662845] [c1674d52].
The release date for 'Thunderbolts' is set for May 2, 2025. Fans can anticipate an action-packed and potentially dark storyline, with ties to the Dark Avengers and Yelena Belova's character development [df662845] [c1674d52].