Marvel Phase 5 closer Thunderbolts* debuted to positive reviews and promising box office numbers, heralding a return to form for the MCU after a lacklustre couple of years.
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The future is bright too, with the film introducing a brand new comic character in the shape of Lewis Pullman's Bob, and setting up what's to come with two exciting post-credit scenes.
Fancy a rewatch? Though it's currently only in cinemas, it's likely to receive a home release in the coming weeks.
Read on for an estimate of when Thunderbolts* will be streaming online, and where you can watch it.
Where to watch Thunderbolts* in the UK
David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh and Wyatt Russell in Thunderbolts*. Marvel Studios
At the time of writing, the only way of watching the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie is in cinemas, where it will be playing from Thursday 1st May 2025.
The film will eventually be available to watch at home, although it could be some time before that option is available.
Can I watch Thunderbolts at home – is it streaming?
No, the movie is not currently available to stream from the comfort of your own home.
However, it's expected to be released on Disney+ and will be available to subscribers at no extra cost, though we're still waiting for an exact release date.
When will Thunderbolts* be released on Disney+?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Thunderbolts* Marvel Studios
Thunderbolts* is likely to be released on Disney+ in late summer, potentially August or September, based on the precedent set by last year's Deadpool & Wolverine.
That box office juggernaut dropped on Disney+ in mid-November 2024, approximately three-and-a-half months after its initial release in cinemas (in late July).
If Thunderbolts keeps to this timeframe, we could reasonably expect it to begin streaming on Disney+ from mid-August to early-September, but that's just an estimate for the time being.
We'll update this page as more information about the Thunderbolts* home release schedule is announced.
When will Thunderbolts* be released digitally?
Florence Pugh in Thunderbolts* Marvel Studios
Thunderbolts is likely to be released digitally in approximately two months' time, suggesting a release date to rent or buy in July 2025.
This is based on the release strategy of preceding Marvel films Captain America: Brave New World and Deadpool & Wolverine, which both became available via premium video on demand services approximately two months after their cinema release.
Typically, the home launch of a recent blockbuster film begins at a high cost of £15.99 to rent or £19.99 to buy digitally, but Thunderbolts* will eventually be available to stream for no extra cost via Disney+.
Thunderbolts* trailer: What is the film about?
Thunderbolts* brings together a group of villains and antiheroes from earlier MCU projects, including Florence Pugh's Black Widow, Sebastian Stan's Winter Soldier and David Harbour's Red Guardian, to face a dangerous new threat.
Check out the trailer for the unconventional Marvel flick below:
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