Introduction: What’s Going On in Thunderbolts?
The Thunderbolts movie brings many characters together into one big story. But with so much happening, some things confused fans. Ryan Ary from Screen Crush asked viewers to send in their questions—and he gave answers. Let’s break them down.
1. Yelena vs. John Walker – A Fair Fight?
Many fans asked how Yelena could fight John Walker, a super soldier, and not get overpowered. The answer is in her Widow Stingers. During the fight, she shocks Walker with them, which weakens him. That’s how she was able to block his attack and survive the scene.
2. Why Did Taskmaster Die So Easily?
In Black Widow, Taskmaster wore a strong helmet. But in Thunderbolts, she gets taken out by a headshot early in the movie. The director explained that they needed to raise the stakes by showing real danger. Ghost probably used a special weapon strong enough to break through the new helmet.
3. The Incinerator Countdown – Why Give Time to Escape?
Why did the incinerator have a timer that gave the team time to escape? It turns out the timer was a normal safety feature. It wasn’t meant for the Thunderbolts—it was already part of the system to protect workers in case someone was still inside. The villains simply forgot to turn it off.
4. The Void, Bob, and the Sentry’s Powers
Many fans were confused about how Bob became the Sentry so fast, while others didn’t survive the same treatment. The secret lies in his mind. The serum boosts what’s already inside a person. Bob’s trauma may have helped create the Void, a darker part of him, but it also protected him and helped him survive.
5. What’s Up with Bucky as a Congressman?
Why is Bucky in politics after everything he’s done? The movie hints that he wanted to move forward and help his country. People in the MCU often treat superheroes like stars. So, even with his past, Bucky still got elected. It also shows how much the public trusts the Avengers.
6. Valentina’s Power and The New Avengers
Valentina seems to always get away with things. How? She’s the head of the CIA, so she has a lot of power and little oversight. As for calling her new team "The New Avengers," she likely used legal tricks. Maybe she couldn’t claim the old name, but she could register a new one.
7. Tech Fixes and Missing Heroes
Some fans wondered how the kill switch for the Sentry was rebuilt so fast, or why other heroes didn’t show up. These are classic “movie time” moments—it may have felt quick, but more time passed than we saw. Also, the Thunderbolts were the only ones who really knew about Bob and the Void, so they acted first.
