Thunderbolts Footage Reveals Ruthless Team Action and Teases Sentry’s Powerful Arrival

With the highly anticipated release of Thunderbolts just a month away, new footage from the film was unveiled at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The exclusive preview was introduced by a star-studded cast, including Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian), Hannah John-Kamen (Ava Starr / Ghost), Wyatt Russell (John Walker / U.S. Agent), and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Valentina Allegra de Fontaine). Pugh shared her excitement about filming one particularly daring scene, where she jumped from the second-highest building in the world. This set the tone for the action-packed sequence that followed in the footage.

Thunderbolts Team’s Casual Drive Turns into Brutal Action Sequence with Intense Combat

In the newly revealed footage, viewers get a glimpse of the Thunderbolts team in a lighthearted moment as they drive to their destination. The scene is accompanied by Jefferson Starship’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” a song that was also featured prominently in the film’s recent trailer.

During the drive, the characters engage in casual conversations, with Bucky (Sebastian Stan) and Red Guardian discussing the super soldier serum and Hydra. Meanwhile, Yelena talks to Ghost and John Walker in the back seat, focusing on her Widow’s Bite bracelets and curiously inquiring about Walker’s helmet.

The casual drive quickly shifts to a high-energy action sequence as the team arrives at their destination. Their vehicle crashes through the glass walls of a building, and once they step out, the laid-back tone disappears. The Thunderbolts immediately go into combat mode, taking on a group of soldiers with ruthless efficiency.

Each member showcases their unique abilities in brutal takedowns, with Ghost using her phasing powers to give her a distinct advantage in the fight. The action sequence underscores the team’s proficiency in battle and their willingness to engage in ruthless tactics.

Valentina Mocking the Team and Sentry’s Arrival Prepares for a Climactic Showdown

The fight is momentarily interrupted by the voice of Valentina, who directs the team to come upstairs. The scene then shifts to the top floor of what was once Avengers Tower, where Valentina stands ready to address the group. She jokes about the expense of acquiring the building and mocks the seemingly mismatched team in front of her.

A tense verbal exchange follows, with Valentina insulting the team members, calling John Walker “Jr. Varsity Captain America” and mocking Bucky’s brief political career. Yelena and Valentina exchange sharp words, but the latter appears to be in control of the situation.

The tension escalates further when Valentina dismissively addresses Red Guardian, whom she doesn’t recognize, and humorously refers to him as “Santa.” However, when Valentina begins to taunt Bucky, he lunges at her, only to be halted by an unseen force.

This sets the stage for the dramatic entrance of the Sentry, whose powerful presence is hinted at through the sound of boots descending the stairs. The footage shows glimpses of the Sentry overpowering the Thunderbolts, though his full appearance is still obscured. The scene sets up a climactic showdown, teasing the arrival of a formidable foe that could be a game-changer for the team.