Spoiler Warning: This article shares details about the ending and post-credits scene from Thunderbolts*.
Thunderbolts* Ending: From Thunderbolts to New Avengers
The Thunderbolts* movie ends with a surprise. The team gets a new name — The New Avengers.
- The surviving team members:
- Yelena Belova
- The Sentry (Bob Reynolds)
- Bucky Barnes
- Red Guardian
- Ghost
- John Walker
- They appear with CIA Director Valentina at a press event.
- Even though Valentina tried to kill them using the Void, they make a deal.
- The team keeps her secret. In return, she gives them a new name:
➤ The New Avengers
After this, the word “Thunderbolts*” tears off the screen — replaced by “New Avengers.”
Why the Asterisk? A Comic Book Twist
- The “*” in Thunderbolts* meant this was not the final version of the team.
In the comics, there were different Avengers groups:
- The New Avengers (unofficial)
- The Mighty Avengers (government team)
This movie sets up a similar story in the MCU.
Post-Credits Scene: The Fantastic Four Are Coming
The scene jumps ahead a few months. Here's what happens:
- In the latest Avengers are in a new base as the Watchtower.
- They wear black and red uniforms.
- They worry about copyright — Sam Wilson (Captain America) filed for the rights to the "Avengers" name.
- To avoid trouble, Red Guardian wears a goofy uniform that says "New Avengerz" with a “Z.”
Then, big news hits:
- A mystery ship is spotted in space.
- It heads toward Earth.
- On the side is a glowing “4” logo.
- A track from the upcoming film Fantastic Four: First Steps begins to play.
The Fantastic Four are arriving in the main Marvel universe (Earth-616)!
What This Means for the MCU
This scene is a major setup for the next Avengers movie:
➡️ Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
➡️ Followed by Secret Wars (2027)
These movies will feature:
- Multiple universes colliding (like in Doctor Strange 2)
- The Fantastic Four joining Earth-616
- Many superhero teams fighting for control
So Many Teams, So Many Heroes
Right now, the MCU has:
1. New Avengers (The Thunderbolts rebranded)
Led by Valentina
2. Sam Wilson's Avengers Team
Not fully known yet, but likely to include:
- Sam Wilson
- Shang-Chi
- Shuri/Black Panther
- Ant-Man
- Thor
3. Young Avengers (In the works)
So far includes:
- Ms. Marvel
- Kate Bishop
- Cassie Lang
- Wiccan
- Patriot (Eli Bradley)
4. The Fantastic Four
Coming from another universe
5. X-Men
"A return from Fox’s X-Men universe is expected for the upcoming Doomsday release."
Final Thoughts
Marvel’s post-credits scene didn’t just tease fans — it opened the door for a multiverse of heroes.
The Fantastic Four’s arrival is a big moment and could bring danger with it. And with five teams now in play, the MCU is getting more crowded than ever.
Let’s hope our Thunderbolts-turned-New-Avengers don’t get lost in the chaos. They’ve earned their spot in the big leagues.
Source: vulture
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