Marvel's the Thunderbolts* movie's story is, it's clear Marvel has confidence in it, and the latest report shouldn't be any cause for concern.
Collider is reporting that director Jake Schreier has been spotted on set in Atlanta, Georgia, for the Thunderbolts* reshoots. According to Collider, none of the cast have been seen yet, and it seems the director is set to oversee some pick-up shots. The nature of what these shots will entail remains to be seen, but Collider notes that reshoots are standard for most Marvel movies - and many big-budget films in general.
What Thunderbolts* Going Back For Reshoots Means
Reshoots Are Not Inherently A Bad Part Of The Filmmaking Process
Reshoots have gotten a bad rap, especially when it comes to superhero movies, because they're often associated with a studio or director making significant changes to a film, which was certainly the case for the 2017 theatrical release of Justice League. But more often than not, reshoots are done to improve a movie, either through small tweaks or adding in elements that weren't previously included. For example, Thor: The Dark World did reshoots to add more of Tom Hiddleston's Loki to the film after he became such a beloved character from The Avengers.
All this is to say, Thunderbolts* going back for reshoots does not mean Marvel is worried about the movie. In fact, it's possible Shreier's reshoots will ultimately make the movie even better. As of now, it's difficult to say what the Thunderbolts* reshoots could pertain to, especially if none of the cast have been spotted on set. If the reshoots wrap quickly, it's possible the changes made were minor. If any of the cast come back and the reshoots last longer, the director may be making more significant changes, like including more of certain characters or changing plot points.
Our Take On Thunderbolts* Going Back For Reshoots
I'm Not Concerned And This Could Even Be A Good Thing
It didn't escape my notice that the latest Thunderbolts* movie trailer included quite a lot of Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, and I was very glad to see more of the character featured in the MCU film's footage. He's one of the Marvel franchise's longer-standing characters and deserves his due, which is why I hope that the Thunderbolts* reshoots will add more of Bucky to the film—or change the ending if it originally featured him dying. After all, it would be good to have more of both Bucky and Stan in the film and future MCU projects.
Stan is having a successful 2024, with very well-received performances in The Apprentice and A Different Man. It's possible he could nab some awards nominations, and potential wins, in the coming months. If that were to happen, Thunderbolts* would be Stan's first release following those major successes, which can only help the Marvel movie's chances at the box office. So, while I selfishly want to see more Bucky Barnes in Thunderbolts* because I love the character, I think it would be good for the MCU as well. But, again, what exactly comes of the Thunderbolts* reshoots remains to be seen.
Source: Collider
Thunderbolts*
- Release Date
- May 2, 2025
- Runtime
- 127 minutes
- Director
- Jake Schreier
- Writers
- Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo
- Producers
- Kevin Feige
Cast
Yelena Belova
Bucky Barnes
Thunderbolts follows seven disillusioned individuals who find themselves trapped in a perilous situation. Tasked with a daunting mission, they must face the most shadowy aspects of their histories in order to survive and achieve their goals.
- Franchise(s)
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Studio(s)
- Marvel Studios
- Distributor(s)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Budget
- $180 million
- Main Genre
- Action
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