By now, many of you are aware that the finale of Thunderbolts* sees the team undergoing a rebrand to become the New Avengers. However, the initial plan for this significant name change wasn’t well-received by audiences as director Jake Schreier had hoped. In fact, test audiences made it clear to Marvel Studios that they weren’t fond of it. Upon receiving this feedback, Schreier decided to implement an alternate plan. Here’s what he shared with Collider about the adjustments made to the ending of Thunderbolts* following the negative response from early screenings.
While working on the film’s post-production, I found myself mentally visualizing the scene… Essentially, the music was the same as before, and I was editing. In my thoughts, I imagined this sequence: She would announce the New Avengers, Yelena would approach, the tension would rise, a close-up of her face in the background would be showcased, followed by the credits rolling. The crowd would cheer… However, that scene didn’t unfold as planned.
This adjustment in approach by Marvel Studios resulted in a different portrayal of the Thunderbolts during end credits in their final film. Instead of the traditional list of cast and crew, these credits featured doubtful headlines that labeled this band of lesser-known heroes as the new official Avengers team. Headlines like “B-Vengers” and “Really?” were prevalent, suggesting skepticism from the public. According to Schreier, executive producer Brian Chapek believed this innovative presentation allowed the audience time to grasp the concept that the Thunderbolts had replaced the Avengers, before moving on to the post-credits scene set 14 months later.
This time, the revised conclusion resonated with test viewers, and that’s the version they chose for the film. Test viewings can sometimes be detrimental to movies if every suggestion – even those that seem foolish – must be followed. However, there are instances when such feedback genuinely enhances the final cut of a movie. In the case of Thunderbolts*/New Avengers, it falls into the category where audience input was beneficial for the film’s editing process.
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