The MCU has had a specific problem for four years now, but the first reactions toThunderbolts* imply it is finally being fixed. The social media reactions to Thunderbolts* were released in April 2025, over a week before the film had its theatrical release. This indicates that Marvel Studios has great faith in Thunderbolts* to be one of the better Marvel movies of 2025, as the studio is trusting audience word-of-mouth to drive people to theaters for opening weekend.