Above all else, Thunderbolts* is the rare Marvel movie with something to say. You'd be surprised how deep this blockbuster goes, with a message even more poignant a half-decade removed from the pandemic.

Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan win hearts and minds in "Thunderbolts*," in which Marvel misfits tackle a story of redemption and mental health.

In the lead up to the premiere, Marvel promised a different kind of superhero movie with “Thunderbolts.” Back in March, a trailer ran in theaters boasting the film’s lineup of cast and crew who have worked on A24 films. Even before the trailer debuted, director Schreier touted the film as distinct from Marvel’s usual fare.