2025 is shaping up to be a stacked year forMarvel Studios, and the stars of one of the biggest projects on the slate just dropped a major bit of information about his character. While speaking toTotalFilm, Bucky Barnes actorSebastian Stantalked about where we find Bucky in the villainous and anti-hero team-up film, as well as what he loves about the character. Stan is one of the longest-running MCU actors, as he’s been playing Bucky since the firstCaptain Americamovie,The First Avenger, which premiered in 2011. Now, more than 13 years later, he’s set to star inThunderbolts*, which is due in theaters on June 03, 2025. When asked what Marvel fans can expect to see from Bucky in the 2025 MCU team-up film, Stan had this to say:
“I never would have though we would have ended up where we have with him, butit’s a very interesting group of characters, and they all bring out different sides of themselves. I think [Bucky] finds himself way more suited to them than initially maybe he wants to admit, but he’s always an evolving character, and that’s what I love about him. It’s always trying to find another way of expressing.I think it’ll be fun. I think people will be excited for the movie.”
Stan is certainly right that fans are excited about the movie, asthe firstThunderbolts*trailer that debuted several weeks agoracked up more than 15 million views and almost 500,000 likes on YouTube. Fans have been clamoring for more team-up content in the post-Endgamesaga of Marvel stories, where many movies and TV shows feel self-contained and detached from the larger MCU. Next year, Marvel will bring together a new band of misfits, some of whom got their start in TV shows and others who have appeared only in feature films. The classicGuardians of the Galaxymay be gone from the MCU forever, but the Thunderbolts are here to provide all the same dysfunction and entertainment.
Who Stars in ‘Thunderbolts*’?
In addition to Stan reprising his role as Bucky Barnes,Thunderboltsalso starsFlorence Pughin her third performance as Yelena Belova, previously making her debut oppositeScarlett JohanssoninBlack Widowand also appearing in a smaller capacity at the end ofHawkeye. Stan’sFalcon and The Winter Soldierco-star,Wyatt Russell, will also feature inThunderboltsas U.S. Agent/John Walker, andDavid Harbourwill also reprise his role as Red Guardian.Hannah John-Kamenwill also return as Ghost, andJulia Louis-Dreyfusis back for another outing as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.Thunderbolts*will also seeTop Gun: MaverickstarLewis Pullmanmake his MCU debutas Bob, the character many have speculated to be Sentry.
Thunderbolts*will hit theaters on June 14, 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates on the film, check out the first trailer above, and watch Stan’s recent performance as Bucky inThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier, now streaming onDisney+.
Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts follows a group of unconventional superheroes who emerge in a world without the Avengers. As this new team bands together, they navigate complex missions and moral dilemmas, seeking to establish themselves as protectors while uncovering hidden threats that could jeopardize global safety and stability.
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