The MCU's Best Pivot in Years Comes At A Great Cost
Briefly

Since the events of Avengers: Endgame, Marvel has faced challenges in creatively revitalizing the franchise. New threats like Kang the Conqueror and efforts toward a Fantastic Four reboot show attempts to recapture audience interest, leading up to the looming Avengers: Doomsday. Amid this chaos, Thunderbolts emerges as a surprisingly critical entry, introducing a new team of heroes that feels more family-oriented. With the Thunderbolts now branded as the New Avengers, the film presents significant twists that redefine their roles in the MCU narrative, despite the rushed pace toward future films.
Marvel is in a creative spiral, desperately trying to rebuild after Endgame. The franchise is focusing on projects leading to Avengers: Doomsday, with Thunderbolts being pivotal.
The Thunderbolts team seems like a palate cleanser but turns out to be more significant than anticipated, marked by a clever twist in its plot.
Read at Inverse
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