5 Ways Thunderbolts* Sets Up Avengers: Doomsday

The Marvel Studios film, titled “Thunderbolts“, has laid the groundwork for the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” crossover event more effectively than any other project within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Premiering in theaters on May 2, 2025, and later streaming on Disney+ starting August 27th, “Thunderbolts” offers fans a glimpse into one of the MCU’s fresh superhero groups. Similar to the ending of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“, the post-credits sequence of “Thunderbolts” was directed by the Russo brothers, paving the way for their highly anticipated comeback in the MCU with “Avengers: Doomsday”, set to release in 2026.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a series of extraordinary events, or perhaps you could call them thunderous encounters, united Yelena Belova (played by Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Alexei Shostakov (David Harbour), Ava Starr (Hannah John-Kamen), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell). These former villains and antiheroes joined forces to combat Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and rescue Robert Reynolds (Lewis Pullman) from his malevolent persona. As they evolved into the New Avengers, these freshly minted superheroes have all been verified to reappear in Avengers: Doomsday. The events of Thunderbolts* serve as an ideal foundation for the grand crossover of Phase 6.

5) The New Avengers Team Has Been Introduced

In the upcoming movie “Avengers: Doomsday,” one of the thrilling novelties is the formation of the New Avengers team. Previously, in the series “Thunderbolts,” Yelena, Bucky, Red Guardian, US Agent, and Ghost were a team, named after Yelena’s childhood soccer squad. As the Thunderbolts, they rescued New York from the Void and helped lift Bob out of his depression. However, everyone was taken aback when Valentina unexpectedly announced them as the new Avengers during an unscheduled press conference. Fourteen months later, it appears that the New Avengers team will continue their mission in “Avengers: Doomsday.

The post-credits scene of Thunderbolts was set 14 months following the world’s discovery of the New Avengers, and it has officially been identified as a scene from Doomsday. The New Avengers, now sporting new costumes, are working diligently from the Watchtower – previously known as the Avengers Tower – to regain public trust after their exposure. The cast members Pugh, Stan, Harbour, John-Kamen, Russell, and Pullman have all been confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, suggesting that we can expect to see the New Avengers back in action shortly.

4) Bob is Afraid of Using His Sentry Powers Again

As a movie enthusiast, I’d put it like this: After being blessed with an astronomical amount of power courtesy of OXE’s super-soldier serum, making me one of the mightiest additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I, Robert Reynolds, find myself grappling with uncontrollable and perilous abilities as the Sentry. My alter ego, the Void, could surface at any moment, and that’s a scary thought. So, following the end credits of *Thunderbolts*, I’m left petrified to even tap into my unique talents. In the upcoming film *Doomsday*, Victor von Doom (portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.) might yearn for my formidable strength, which could potentially trigger another Void explosion. My struggle to keep a lid on my powers sets me up for more chaos in *Doomsday*.

3) The New Avengers Are in Conflict With Sam Wilson’s Avengers Team

Brave New World”, set for release in 2025, suggested Sam Wilson (played by Anthony Mackie) assembling his own team of Avengers, which appears to be preparing for establishment in the film “Doomsday”. Yelena, within “Thunderbolts”, reveals that Sam Wilson has applied for a trademark on the name ‘Avengers’, a move likely to create significant conflicts and challenges when bringing these superheroes together in “Avengers: Doomsday”.

2) Yelena Belova Mentioned a Crisis in Space

Before the striking revelation at the end of the Thunderbolts’ post-credits scene, Yelena Belova had already hinted at a crisis unfolding in space. Given that this scene originates from Avengers: Doomsday, it’s safe to assume that this cosmic predicament will play a significant role in the upcoming Phase 6 film. The details about the nature of the crisis, the state of affairs in space, and the adversary threatening Earth from the stars remain uncertain. However, what we do know is that it will be a more formidable multiversal threat than they’ve previously faced, and efforts will likely be underway to prevent it.

1) The Fantastic Four’s Excelsior Appeared in Earth 616

As the New Avengers pondered over a cosmic predicament hinted in the closing moments of Thunderbolts, they found themselves diverted by an unusual vessel hailing from another dimension. This extraordinary spacecraft bore a massive “4” on its exterior, leading some to speculate if it was Earth 828’s Excelsior belonging to the Fantastic Four. However, this assumption is up for debate since The Fantastic Four: First Steps didn’t unveil who was aboard. We can only learn more about the inhabitants when Avengers: Doomsday releases on December 18, 2026.

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2025-08-28 21:14