Thunderbolts Drops as Samuel L. Jackson Celebrates Age of Ultron’s 10th—MCU Fans Go Wild

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As a devoted movie critic, I can hardly contain my excitement for the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe, with fresh projects gracing both the big screen and our streaming services courtesy of Disney+. The year’s most eagerly awaited Marvel film is none other than Thunderbolts, and while anticipation levels are sky high, devoted fans who have painstakingly followed the Marvel movies chronologically will find an extra dose of nostalgia in Samuel L. Jackson celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Enthusiasts have been lauding the movie “Thunderbolts”, and this weekend, audiences can finally watch the hit film for themselves. However, fans are also reflecting on the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, prompted by Samuel L. Jackson’s recent Instagram post. In it, he reminisced about the decade since the release of “Age of Ultron”, take a look at his post below:

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Right now, I’m overcome with a strong sense of reminiscing. Although “Age of Ultron” was the second Avengers movie, it somehow still feels like the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Joss Whedon’s film from 2015 marked Elizabeth Olsen’s initial appearance as Wanda Maximoff, a character who, at this point in time, is one of the most adored figures within the entire MCU.

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Beyond his exceptional abilities and illustrious career, Samuel L. Jackson is also recognized for his outgoing character, which shines brightly in this conversation where he discusses the significant impact of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on fans. Watching this video has me speculating when the Pulp Fiction star might reprise his role as Nick Fury once more.

Previously, Fury was last depicted in the movie titled “The Marvels“, following the conclusion of “Secret Invasion“. Many questions remain unanswered regarding that spinoff series, particularly concerning Nick’s experience in space and the sequence of events leading to Rhodey being taken captive by the Skrulls.

Jackson frequently expresses his eagerness for additional Nick Fury appearances, yet it remains uncertain when this might transpire. His name was conspicuously absent from the cast list for Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” even though Fury is known to have created the Avengers’ team. However, it’s possible that Fury’s role in “Avengers: Doomsday” or “Secret Wars” is intended as a surprise for the fanbase. Given the scant information available about “Avengers: Doomsday,” this seems plausible.

Absolutely, another major collaborative production called “Thunderbolts” directed by Jake Schreier will be premiering soon, marking its opening weekend. Instead of focusing on Earth’s most powerful heroes, this time we’ll be delving into the lives of a motley crew of antiheroes who find themselves united. The cast for “Thunderbolts” boasts some heavy hitters such as Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

It’s intriguing to contemplate how this squad will mingle with The Avengers, given that numerous members have been confirmed for “Doomsday”. Fortunately, fans can catch a glimpse of the latest team from the shared universe ahead of time as “Thunderbolts” hits theaters, being part of the 2025 movie lineup.

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2025-05-02 19:38