Thunderbolts Scores Big: Joins Top 10 MCU Films on Rotten Tomatoes

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The initial feedback for Marvel’s Thunderbolts has been released, and it appears that the movie is currently among the highest-ranked within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), even making it into the top ten!

With the first 58 reviews, Thunderbolts is currently “Fresh” with a 91% Rotten Tomatoes Score.

As a devoted movie enthusiast who can’t get enough of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I must say that both “Thunderbolts” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home” have managed to secure the ninth spot on the Rotten Tomatoes chart for MCU films. It seems we have another exciting pair of movies to look forward to!

Among great cinematic company, films like “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Shang-Chi,” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming” all score a remarkable 92%. Following closely at fourth place is “Thor: Ragnarok” with an impressive 93%, while tied for second and third are “Iron Man” and “Avengers: Endgame,” each boasting a fantastic 94%. Taking the lead as the highest-rated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film of all time on Rotten Tomatoes is “Black Panther” with an outstanding 96%. Coming in at number ten is “The Avengers” with a commendable 91%.

Check out what the negative and positive reviews offer below.

What do the reviews say?

The negative

There are currently only four negative reviews:

The outcome of Thunderbolts hinges on its success, and while it’s not flawless, the movie offers some amusing scenes, tender moments, and an homage to Terminator 2 that is bound to elicit applause from viewers.

…the cast is indisputably elite, yet the humor that typically rescued the Marvel Cinematic Universe from its darker moments seems largely absent…there’s not a lot of drive behind the objectives; essentially, the Thunderbolts* exists primarily to introduce a new team.

Despite its notionally spiky tone, moroseness is the film’s root chord. – Daily Telegraph

These films are no longer simply poor quality; they’ve become the decaying remnants of a collapsing empire, offering nothing more than commercialized entertainment devoid of substance, and relying on manipulative hype.

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These movies are not just bad anymore; they’re like the empty shells left behind by a dying empire, providing nothing but commercial entertainment void of meaning, and utilizing excessive anticipation as a weapon.

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Instead of being just bad, these films have become the vestiges of a crumbling empire, offering only shallow commerce disguised as entertainment, and exploiting expectation to an extreme degree.

The positive

In the praises heaped upon Thunderbolts, its rich emotional content, exceptional acting, and character-focused narrative are frequently highlighted.

Critics praise Florence Pugh for her powerful performance, often commenting on the gritty portrayal the movie offers about depression, solitude, and personal value.

Critics are praising the film for its down-to-earth atmosphere, solid camaraderie among characters, and blend of action and comedy. They consider it one of the most innovative and heartfelt Marvel Cinematic Universe productions in recent years.

The movie’s rough, realistic visual style, use of physical special effects, and exploration of antiheroes finding redemption distinguish it from Marvel’s more recent films heavy on computer-generated imagery, suggesting a possible change in creative direction for the series.

Release info

The film titled “Thunderbolts” will be premiered early on Thursday for previews, and it becomes officially available on Friday. Jake Schreier is the man behind the camera as the director.

In this production, you’ll find the talented ensemble of Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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2025-04-29 20:02