Film THUNDERBOLT* Confirmed to Change Title to THE NEW AVENGERS

A few days after the release, social media was buzzing about the video of Florence Pugh tearing down a poster that said THUNDERBOLTS*. The poster then changed to read THE NEW AVENGERS. That moment quickly went viral and sparked a lot of speculation among fans.

It turns out, the scene was not just a promotional gimmick. Marvel Studios officially announced that THUNDERBOLTS* has now changed its title to THE NEW AVENGERS.

So, what are the facts behind this change? Check out the following review to find out the answer.

1. Officially Announce Title Change

Poster THE NEW AVENGERS (credit: instagram/marvelstudios)

In the viral video on social media, the film's cast, including Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, is shown tearing up a poster that reads THUNDERBOLTS*. The poster immediately changes to THE NEW AVENGERS, marking the official announcement from Marvel Studios.

This move is quite shocking as it was made just a few days after the film premiered in theaters. It didn't take long for all promotional materials, such as posters and ticket pages, to be updated with the new title. This further emphasizes that the film title THUNDERBOLTS* has officially changed to THE NEW AVENGERS.

2. Explanation of the Asterisk

Players and Poster THE NEW AVENGERS (credit: instagram/marvelstudios)

The original title THUNDERBOLTS* actually contained hints from the start. The asterisk (*) at the end of the name is not just decoration, but part of a narrative strategy. In the third act of the film, the character Valentina reveals that this team is actually THE NEW AVENGERS.

This plot twist is a strong reason behind the name change of the film. After its release, the mystery of the asterisk was officially revealed through a global announcement.

3. Brief Synopsis of THE NEW AVENGERS

THE NEW AVENGERS (formerly THUNDERBOLTS*) tells the story of a group of antiheroes consisting of Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, US Agent, Ghost, and Sentry. They are brought together by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine with a special mission.

However, along their journey, conflicts and betrayals lead them to a new awareness. They establish their identity not as Thunderbolts, but as THE NEW AVENGERS, a new group with a greater mission.

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