Thunderbolts*

Thunderbolts* assembles a diverse ensemble of MCU anti-heroes (Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, US Agent, Ghost, Taskmaster, Red Guardian) under Valentina Allegra de Fontaine for Suicide Squad-style missions. Features strong female leads (Florence Pugh, Olga Kurylenko, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and redemption arcs touching PTSD/identity struggles, aligning with MCU's identity politics and inclusion push. No overt preaching in trailers; focuses on action, banter, and moral ambiguity over explicit social justice messaging. Mid-tier woke due to casting diversity and character empowerment tropes, but storytelling appears prioritized. (87 words)