Sebastian Stan Gives Update on Thunderbolts Sequel

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Sebastian Stan actively expressed his desire for a follow-up to the Thunderbolts movie at a recent fan convention. The 2025 film features a team of villains who become heroes, and it ends by hinting at a future team – essentially a new version of the Avengers – setting the stage for major changes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Although Thunderbolts aimed to raise awareness about mental health, it became Marvel Studios’ biggest box office disappointment in 2025, earning only $382 million worldwide. Despite this poor performance, one Marvel actor still expressed enthusiasm for a potential sequel.

TopMob attended Assemble! at Tokyo Comic-Con 2025 on December 5, at the Marvel Gathering Stage. During the event, Sebastian Stan, who played Winter Soldier, hinted at wanting to make a sequel to Thunderbolts. He encouraged fans, saying, “If you enjoy the movie, please help us get a second one made.”

Stan spoke highly of several of his colleagues, describing Florence Pugh, who plays Yelena Belova, as “really very talented.” He also praised David Harbour and Wyatt Russell.

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Sebastian Stan said they all had a great time making the movie because the cast and crew were such a fun and funny group. He especially praised David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and Florence Pugh, calling her incredibly talented. He ended by asking fans who enjoyed the film to support the possibility of a sequel.

Stan recently hinted at a potential Thunderbolts sequel, subtly trying to get fans excited about the idea. He’s doing this even though the team’s story feels far from over after the surprising events of the first film.

As a huge Marvel fan, I’m a little worried about the Thunderbolts team – will everyone even survive the events of Doomsday? Especially after Stan hinted at some serious character deaths in the 2026 movie! But it’s definitely encouraging to hear he’s open to coming back for a sequel if things work out, which means there’s still hope for the team’s future.

The film resonated with Marvel fans – both dedicated and new – because of its thoughtful look at mental health, with some even suggesting it handled the topic better than any of the Avengers movies. Building on these themes in a future sequel could be a real win for Marvel Studios.

Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts tells the story of a new team of heroes and anti-heroes who are brought together when they begin to question the motives of their leader, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The film stars Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Lewis Pullman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Hannah John-Kamen, and hit theaters on May 2, 2025.

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Although Avengers: Doomsday will essentially set up the Thunderbolts movie—with all team members, including Bob, appearing in the larger crossover event—a direct sequel could still be important for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This follow-up could establish the Thunderbolts as a core group of Avengers, fighting alongside other heroes in future stories.

As a huge Marvel fan, I was really excited by the post-credits scene in Thunderbolts! It basically teased a showdown between the New Avengers and Sam Wilson’s Avengers, which will happen during the events of Doomsday. But honestly, Doctor Doom seems like such a massive threat that it’s clear these teams will have to put their disagreements aside to deal with him. I’m guessing we’ll see them team up and prove themselves as heroes in Doomsday, and it feels like that’s all setting up some really big storylines for the future of the MCU saga.

After the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars movie, Marvel seems to be planning a fresh start for its superhero universe. The New Avengers team could continue to work together, as there are still many exciting stories to tell with these characters. Marvel believes they can create compelling challenges for the team, which would not only improve the movies’ success but also make the New Avengers popular with fans. A story based on Doomsday could be the perfect way to showcase their abilities and build excitement for a possible Thunderbolts sequel.

Sebastian Stan’s recent statements really highlight the need for Marvel Studios and fans to prioritize a strong follow-up to Thunderbolts. The movie feels like a beginning, and a powerful sequel could truly launch the team into something special.

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2025-12-08 23:09