Will Thunderbolts* get a sequel? Here's what we know so far

Marvel's much anticipated Thunderbolts* has finally made its release on 2nd May, 2025. But is there a possibility of a sequel? Let's find out!

Even though no official announcement or confirmation has been made about its sequel, there seem to be some possibilities. The film, since its release, has received rave reviews. It has a promising rating of 7.8/10 at IMDb and an aggregate of 89% at Rotten Tomatoes. Commercially, too, it is soaring high, garnering up to $11 million in its very beginning.

Thunderbolts* follows the plot of a bunch of flawed folks who have been assigned by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine for a supposed undertaking, but it intends to actually make them turn against each other. The film stars Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, Olga Kurylenko, Julia-Louis Dreyfus, David Harbour and many others.

Let us find out more details about the possibilities of a sequel of Thunderbolts*.

Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers for the film. Reader discretion is advised.

Will Thunderbolts* get a sequel? Here's what we know so far

The anticipation of a sequel to Thunderbolts* could be rising, especially after it has been so well received by the critics and audiences alike.

Even though there has been no news about its sequel, there still could be a high chance for this film to be further built into a franchise. As per the usual Marvel tradition, the makers announce the sequel of a successful film after some time has passed since its release, and at a time when all the film's publicity recedes.

The film's commercial performance could also be an imperative factor to consider by the makers about whether or not a sequel would be made. Going by its financial performance at its start, it seems that the film might end up a huge success after all. The budget of the film has been around 180 million, as per Deadline, so if this film surpasses its budget mark, it would be a win-win situation.

If at all a sequel of Thunderbolts* is made, it seems like the cast will not be completely the same as the film. At the beginning of the film, when the group is brought together and pitted against each other by Valentina, Taskmaster, a.k.a Antonia Dreykov, dies at the hands of Ghost. So in the sequel, the cast might be without Olga Kurylenko's character, Taskmaster.

Also, it will be interesting to witness what shape the villainous character of Julia-Louis Dreyfus's Valentina takes in its sequel. Towards the end, the team comes together and attempts to detain Valentina, but as usual, she uses her trickery to maneuver the public opinion. She relaunches the squad to the public as the "New Avengers". So, along with her character arc, how the group finally overthrows her is something to be anticipated as well.

In Marvel's highly anticipated forthcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday, the Thunderbolts* squad shall be back as well. But without Olga Kurylenko and Julia-Louis Dreyfus.