As we all know, Thunderbolts is set to release in theaters on May 2, 2025, and while this movie is a victim of widespread skepticism, it seems that the doubts people have regarding Thunderbolts will shed off soon, considering the positive reviews in light of its early screenings. However, there is one thing about the Thunderbolts film that is driving the fanbase insane. Ever since the announcement, many fans have been wondering what the asterisk in Thunderbolts* means, and here is the answer to that question.
Why Is There an Asterisk in Thunderbolts*?
When the official trailer and poster for Thunderbolts came out, the fans were quick to notice the asterisk placed after the title of the movie. This sent down waves of confusion among the viewers, with each of them coming forward with theories of their own.
However, this question was later answered with an international poster of the Thunderbolts that was shared by the Marvel Studios Japan X account. This poster featured a line at the bottom that read “*THE AVENGERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE”.
Fans were quick to understand what the asterisk meant. So, to answer your question, the asterisk in Thunderbolts means that the Avengers are not available, and our ragtag band of heroes will have to step in to save the day.
Initially, fans thought that the asterisk symbol was there because the title of this movie could be a placeholder for now and would be changed later on. Some fans even thought that it was there just for gags, but as it turns out, the reason for this is pretty simple and honestly quite obvious, but we all missed it.
So, let’s wait and see what this team of misfits can pull off while The Avengers are unavailable and away on May 2, 2025.
