David Harbour Reveals ‘Thunderbolts*’ Trailers Feature Deleted Scenes Not in the Movie

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In the past, it was common knowledge that Marvel movies showed very little of what was actually in the final film based on the trailers. However, this changed recently and we grew accustomed to seeing more than expected across multiple trailers, leaving only a few surprises for the movie release. But with , things seem to be different as they’ve admitted that their marketing team has been deceiving audiences by including footage that won’t appear in the movie when it debuts this week.

Everyone recalls the stunning scene in the trailer for Avengers: Infinity War, where the entire Avengers team charged towards the camera, featuring Hulk and other characters who didn’t look quite as they did in that clip. Interestingly, that footage was strategically made to mislead viewers, and it did so effectively. It seems like Thunderbolts is continuing this trend, as actor Oliver Jones (Harbour) mentioned to Digital Spy:

*Note: Thunderbolts is the correct title for the upcoming Marvel movie.

As a cinephile, I’ve been intrigued by the promotional materials for this film because there are lots of tidbits that didn’t quite make it to the final cut – small moments captured behind-the-scenes that the marketing team has brilliantly incorporated. There was a wealth of footage showing us goofing off on set, which adds a delightful touch to the trailers, but sadly, those scenes didn’t find their way into the movie itself. All in all, there was a plethora of quality content left on the cutting room floor.

What Does This Mean For ‘Thunderbolts*’ Performance?

Some viewers can feel frustrated when scenes shown in trailers don’t make it into the final film, such as the legal dispute over Ana de Armas not appearing in “Yesterday” despite being advertised. Although Marvel Studios hasn’t faced lawsuits for misleading trailer content, some viewers’ expectations can be unrealistically high due to footage that might intentionally guide the story in a different direction, conceal characters Kevin Feige wants kept secret prior to release, or because the footage isn’t compatible with the final cut of the movie.

It appears Harbour suggests that while the trailers’ footage may not distort the main storylines, they do contain some minor jokes and team moments that won’t be seen in the movie itself. Interestingly, these elements are likely to surface as deleted scenes when the film is released on Thunderbolts’ home platform within a few months.

Movies can thrive or falter based on their marketing, and some low-budget productions like Longlegs and the upcoming horror film Weapons have demonstrated that cryptic, mysterious trailers that don’t fully reveal the plot are effective. Although it’s clear what to expect from a Marvel movie, showing too much in the trailer can be overkill. In fact, one well-crafted trailer that hints at the story without giving everything away might generate more interest than multiple trailers that spoil key plot points. Perhaps with Thunderbolts, viewers will experience a film that feels fresh and unexpected.

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2025-04-30 14:03