Disney+ confirms free streaming date for 'Marvel's best movie in years' - and it's not Fantastic Four
Marvel fans say this comic book blockbuster is their best movie in years and soon you'll be able to stream it at no extra cost
Disney+ will shortly be streaming one of this year's finest comic book films at no additional cost.
The movie is presently available to rent or purchase at home, though you'll still need to fork out up to £13.99 on platforms like Apple TV, Prime Video and Sky Store.
Fortunately, Disney+ subscribers won't have to wait much longer before they can stream the film whenever they fancy without paying anything beyond their monthly subscription.
Comic book enthusiasts have hailed it as one of Marvel Studios' finest blockbusters in years - and, no, it's not the recently released The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Rather, we're discussing Thunderbolts*, which is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Wednesday, 27th August, reports the Mirror.
Featuring Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Sebastian Stan, the movie follows an unlikely squad of heroes and villains from throughout the Marvel universe who reluctantly join forces to defend Earth from a perilous and unpredictable new menace.
Pugh reprises her role as Yelena Belova, the new Black Widow, an elite mercenary who is battling to discover her place in the world when the mysterious Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) assigns her with a crucial but dubious new assignment.
After a spell of disappointment for the superhero franchise, both commercially and critically, Marvel enthusiasts were delightfully surprised when Thunderbolts* exploded onto cinema screens back in April.
One five-star Google review branded the film an "absolute gem of the superhero genre". "If you're looking for a fresh, high-octane adventure with a unique twist, Thunderbolts is exactly what you've been waiting for," they went on to promise.
"This story is a masterclass in reimagining the traditional superhero team-up, featuring a lineup of antiheroes, former villains, and morally ambiguous characters who are forced to work together for a common cause."
Someone else enthused: "Thunderbolts* was an incredible surprise. This movie fixes so many of the problems that recent MCU projects have suffered from.
"It actually feels like one director was in charge of this, not a committee of executives. The humour also feels natural, not forced.
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"Which makes everything better. It doesn't feel like this movie was reworked and reshot a thousand times. The characters are also brilliant. Every actor is doing their absolute best and their chemistry is great."
Another devoted fan raved on X: "Had the time of my life with #thunderbolts! One of the best mcu projects in recent years.
"The movie does an outstanding job of exploring its themes surrounding mental health. I absolutely love [the] team and their dynamic, I cared so much about all of them. Easy 10/10."
And a final viewer confessed: "Shocked how good THUNDERBOLTS* is. Putting emphasis on the character work and practical action makes this feel like the old Marvel that had us for a decade plus.
"Wish we'd gotten this sooner. Helps that this dysfunctional team has chemistry too."
Will you be giving Thunderbolts* a first-time watch or indulging in a well-deserved rewatch next week?
Thunderbolts* will be available to stream on Disney+ from Wednesday, 27th August.