How to watch Thunderbolts* in the UK – is it streaming?
It's finally available to rent or buy!
If you were intrigued by the positive critical reception to Thunderbolts* – which received a strong four-star rating from RadioTimes.com – but wanted to check it out for yourself from the comfort of your own home, now’s your chance.
Just over two months after its theatrical release, the Florence Pugh-led Marvel flick has landed on demand, meaning you can rent or purchase it on a variety of home-viewing platforms.
Considering it features a much-talked-about post-credit scene, which teases what's to come from the MCU's next big-screen outings, it may well be worth splashing out on.
The film revolves around a group of lesser-known superheroes/villains who are tasked with fighting off superhuman threats while dealing with their own personal battles, with Pugh joined by Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and David Harbour, while fans were also introduced a brand-new comic character in the shape of Lewis Pullman's Bob.
A few days after release, the film was also officially given an alternative title – The New Avengers – which both explained why there had been an asterisk in the original name and also helped to set things up for the future of the MCU.
Wondering where to watch Thunderbolts* on streaming and when it's set to be released on Disney+? Read on for everything you need to know.
Where to watch Thunderbolts* in the UK on digital
Thunderbolts* is available now on digital platforms including Prime Video, Sky Store, Apple TV and Google TV. Since 1st July, it has been available to rent or buy at home.
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 it's worth remembering that Thunderbolts* will eventually be available to stream for no extra cost via Disney+.
As is usual with Marvel releases, fans who want to relive the action at home can choose between digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray versions of the movie, which include exclusive content such as deleted scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and filmmaker commentary by director Jake Schreier.
The Blu-ray and 4K releases are available to pre-order now, with the release date falling on 4th August.
When will Thunderbolts* be released on Disney+?
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* Disney+ release date is announced.
What is Thunderbolts* 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:
Thunderbolts* is now available to rent or purchase on demand.
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Authors
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
