Here’s When Marvel’s 'Thunderbolts*' Will Finally Make Its Explosive Debut on Disney+

Published 08/08/2025, 11:12 PM EDT

When Marvel Studios released Thunderbolts* in theatres, audiences embraced it with the kind of fervour usually reserved for long-awaited reunions. The unlikely team of antiheroes, sharp banter, and jaw-dropping action sequences earned both box office success and feverish online discussion. Fans praised the chemistry between Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, while others lauded the film’s darker, riskier tone. It became the kind of movie people wanted to talk about immediately after leaving the theatre, and the kind they wanted to see again.

Many who missed it on the big screen, or wish to revisit it, now await its Disney+ arrival with eager anticipation.

When will Thunderbolts* arrive on Disney+?

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Thunderbolts* is scheduled to arrive on Disney+ on August 27, 2025, roughly three months after its theatrical premiere. This release window aligns with Marvel Studios’ recent trend of narrowing the gap between cinema and streaming availability. The approach is intended to sustain audience momentum while catering to those unable to attend the theatrical run.

 The strategy has proven successful in retaining cultural relevance during the transition from box office to home viewing and shattering a decade-old Marvel trend. In comparison, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 took approximately 89 days to move from theatres to Disney+, while Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness arrived after only 47 days. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever followed a longer path, reaching the platform after 82 days. The timing for Thunderbolts* fits comfortably within this evolving pattern, suggesting Marvel Studios is refining its release strategy to maintain fan engagement across viewing formats.

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With Thunderbolts* arriving on Disney+ in just weeks, the platform offers plenty of other captivating titles to ease the wait.

Thunderbolts* alternatives on Disney+

While audiences await the arrival of Thunderbolts* on Disney+, the platform offers a robust catalog of Marvel content to fill the gap. Recent titles such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 deliver the same mix of humor and high-stakes action, while Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings provides a fresh hero’s journey rich with visual spectacle. For those who prefer ensemble chaos, Avengers: Infinity War remains a benchmark for superhero team dynamics.

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Beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney+ caters to broader genre preferences. Star Wars entries like Andor offer slow-burn political intrigue and sharp character studies, while animated series such as What If...? explore alternate realities within the Marvel canon. Viewers seeking more grounded drama might turn to The Right Stuff, a historical series chronicling the early days of NASA. This variety ensures that the wait for Thunderbolts* can be filled with equally engaging storytelling.

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How are you going to fill the Thunderbolts* shaped hole till August 27? Let us know in the comments down below!

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Iffat Siddiqui

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Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

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