Is the ‘Thunderbolts*’ Trailer Implying that Marvel is De-Canonizing one ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ scene?

As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the vast and intricate world of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), I find myself intrigued by this conundrum surrounding Bucky’s arm. Having witnessed the evolution of characters, plot twists, and continuity errors over the years, I have learned to anticipate the unexpected within the MCU.


The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe seems promising once more, following a series of less-than-stellar releases. This positive shift is due to the successful theater runs of Deadpool and Wolverine, and the exciting news that Robert Downey Jr. will return as Victor Von Doom, taking on the role of the MCU’s next formidable adversary.

In the interim before the next two significant Avengers movies hit theaters, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) plans to roll out several new projects. These upcoming productions are generating a lot of buzz, though some will undoubtedly stir more excitement than others. One such project is the eagerly awaited Thunderbolts film, slated for a release on May 2, 2025, assuming no changes occur.

We’re thrilled to announce that the official trailer for our upcoming film has been unveiled! Judging by the reactions, fans seem to be really enjoying it. The trailer also provided a wealth of fresh details which we can’t wait to discuss and dissect with you!

In the discussion ahead, we’ll delve into a sequence that left Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) enthusiasts perplexed, as they eagerly anticipate clarity on a significant event from a previous MCU installment.

The theory, or – to be precise – question goes as follows:

In the finale of ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’, Nebula gives Rocket Bucky’s vibranium arm as a gift. However, in the latest Thunderbolts trailer, it appears that Bucky has regained his original arm once again.

I’m curious if the vanishing arm and its enigmatic reappearance will get explained, or alternatively, this could be a brand-new arm.

I just don’t want the end of Christmas Special scene to be forgotten like it never happened.

Source: Reddit

The discussion was actually started on Reddit by user United_Pineapple_932, who actually has a valid argument here, as the two scenes do seem to imply a change.

Currently, the specifics regarding the timing of the Thunderbolts, as well as the circumstances surrounding Rocket’s acquisition of his arm, remain unclear. This leaves room for the writers to elaborate on these scenes in future content, but we’re not convinced this will provide a definitive solution.

We believe there are two possible situations. Firstly, it’s plausible that Marvel is choosing to disregard the scene from the Guardians of the Galaxy special, given the series’ conclusion and Marvel’s current lack of plans for these characters. However, it’s also likely that the Thunderbolts team members will take on significant roles instead.

In the second situation, it’s simpler because both storylines continue as canonical, with Bucky receiving a replacement arm instead. This appears to be the smoothest resolution, and we’re hoping Marvel opts for this approach.

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2024-09-24 19:13