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TheThunderbolts*trailer just dropped, and Marvel fans are already dissecting every frame like it’s a high-stakes game of superhero Clue. Who’s in? Who’s out? Who’s getting vaporized by the sheer force of the Sentry’s golden glow? We may even get to see his alter ego The Void. Fans are already high on excitement.
While the footage teases a ragtag crew of morally flexible heroes and ex-villains, one thing is becoming increasingly clear, someone isn’t going to be walking away from this one. With Deadpool now officially causing chaos in the MCU, we could be looking at a more comic-book focused future. But first, let’s talk about what’s happening in this wild first look atThunderbolts*.
Sentry’s arrival in Thunderbolts* spells doom for at least one character
The biggest revelation from the trailer ofThunderbolts*? The Sentry. And if you’re even vaguely familiar with this absurdly overpowered character from the comics, you know things are about to get messy.
The Sentry isn’t just another strong dude in a cape, he’sMarvel’s answer to Superman, but with a side of extreme mental instability and an alter ego called The Void that makes Thanos look like a cranky uncle.
If Marvel is staying even remotely faithful to the comics, this means one thing, someone in the Thunderbolts is absolutely getting obliterated. The team is stacked with great fighters, Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, U.S. Agent, Ghost, and, of course, Taskmaster.
But let’s be honest, Bucky’s got too much plot armor, Yelena is a fan favorite, and U.S. Agent is still too valuable as a morally ambiguous anti-hero. Red Guardian? He’s the comic relief. Ghost? She just got back.
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That leaves Taskmaster. And given how muchbacklash Marvel got for Black Widow’s version of the character, it would make total sense for them to useThunderbolts*as a way to wipe the slate clean. A big, dramatic, Sentry-induced exit could be the perfect way to do it.
A Taskmaster reboot maybe in the books thanks to Deadpool
Let’s address the controversial Taskmaster issue.Black Widow’s version of Taskmaster, Antonia Dreykov, was a major departure from the source material. Instead of thewitty, wise-cracking, skill-copying mercenaryfans expected, we got a silent, mind-controlled assassin with none of the personality that makes Taskmaster such a great character.
But here’s the good news, the MCU is shifting into a new phase, and Deadpool is about to shake things up in ways we can’t even predict. Given his fourth-wall-breaking nature and Marvel’s growing comfort with retcons especially in the Multiverse Saga, killing off Antonia Dreykov’s Taskmaster could pave the way for a more traditional version of the character.
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Imagine Deadpool casually mentioning that they got Taskmaster wrong the first time before introducing a new, sarcastic, skull-masked mercenary who actually feels like the one from the comics. It would fit perfectly with the irreverent, self-aware tone the MCU is leaning into.
For now, all eyes are onThunderbolts*to see just how brutal the Sentry’s arrival will be. But if you’re a Taskmaster fan? You might want to brace yourself, because it’s looking like her days are numbered.
Thunderbolts*is going to premiere in theatres on June 30, 2025.
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Ojas Goel is not just a writer by profession but one by heart His love for Marvel, DC, Star Wars, LOTR, Game of Thrones, and the intriguing world of anime is unmatched. This burning passion urged him to voice his opinions on the such topics and remain connected to the developments that follow. He particularly resonates with Tyrion Lannister as he likes the way he thinks and gets out of tricky situations. Ojas is a BCA graduate and loves to dive into the tech intricacies in his free time.
