Thunderbolts* First Reactions Prove What The MCU Has Been Missing For The Last 6 Years

The first reactions for Thunderbolts* indicate that the film includes an element that the MCU has been missing for the last six years. The story of Thunderbolts* was first shown to audiences in late April 2025, around 10 days before the film's worldwide theatrical release. This alone proved that Marvel Studios has faith in the movie being well-received, with critics and other early viewers being allowed to build up anticipation by posting what they thought about the second Marvel movie of 2025.