Key Takeaways
– Sebastian Stan sees potential for MCU revival in his forthcoming movie, Thunderbolts.
– Stan admits the MCU has been struggling post-Avengers: Endgame, but remains positive about upcoming projects.
– The actor won’t appear in the first Captain America film not to feature him or Chris Evans, sparking further discussion.
– Anti-hero film Thunderbolts will differ stylistically from MCU’s earlier work, offering a unique viewing experience. The release Date is May 2, 2025.
Sebastian Stan Believes in MCU’s Revival
Once revered for delivering consecutive hits, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is now in rough waters. Post-Avengers: Endgame, the studio faced backlash with skeptical reception for projects like Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, and The Marvels. Amid growing concerns, Bucky Barnes star, Sebastian Stan remains optimistic. Anticipating his forthcoming movie might spearhead some positive change, Stan looks forward to his role in Thunderbolts in hopes of MCU’s revival.
Reflection on Recent MCU Failures
Sebastian Stan recently opened up about the MCU’s current state in an interview with Variety. While promoting his upcoming film A Different Man with A24, Stan illustrated how pivotal his Winter Soldier character was to his career. He further addressed that box office struggles are due to Marvel’s failure to meet high fan expectations.
As a part of the Marvel family, Stan remembers the glory days of MCU with beloved projects like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War. The actor believes these previous hits have set the bar high, proving challenging for even Marvel itself to outdo.
A New Hope: Thunderbolts
Despite MCU’s recent misfortunes, Stan is excited to make a comeback with much-awaited film Thunderbolts. He believes, “The batting average is so high that it’s difficult to always land everything right away. It’s always been a great experience. With this one in particular, I think there are many good things.” His statement denotes confidence and enthusiasm, affirming that the storyline related to the team of antiheroes, coupled with its cast, can contribute to the movie’s success.
What Can Fans Expect: Thunderbolts Insight
Thunderbolts is aiming to shift the traditional focus, centering on a team of antiheroes performing tasks for the American government. The ensemble cast includes well-known faces such as Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hannah John-Kamen, Harrison Ford, Lewis Pullman, and Olga Kurylenko.
The movie was rumored to adopt the style of Margot Robbie’s Suicide Squad and even carry an R rating. However, an update from trusted insider CanWeGetSomeToast debunked the rumors, suggesting the film beast resistances to James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
Absence from Captain America: Brave New World
In other news, Stan’s character will not be seen in Anthony Mackie’s Captain America: Brave New World. This film will mark the first in the series without appearances from Stan or Chris Evans, initiating mixed reactions among the fans.
Anticipation builds as fans await to see if Thunderbolts manages to live up to Stan and Wyatt Russell’s optimistic statements. Thunderbolts will hit theatres on May 2, 2025. As Stan pins his hopes on the film helping the MCU shake off past failures, only time will tell if the fans’ faith in the much-loved universe will be restored.
