Movies News Talk
Years of waiting for the forthcoming Marvel Studios film, Thunderbolts have been mounting. Although the roster of the team has been revealed, many supporters think surprises are still to come. Red Hulk, a character whose look in Captain America: Brave New World has spurred a lot of conjecture, is one such surprise.
From a narrative and character standpoint, Red Hulk's inclusion in Thunderbolts makes a great sense. Given their ties to the group in the comics, it is generally accepted that either Red Hulk or Abomination would be part of the team. Red Hulk, on the other hand, makes more sense given his relationship to Thunderbolt Ross and his leadership post in a past Thunderbolt iteration in Marvel comics. The confirmation of Red Hulk's appearance in Captain America: Brave New World has only fueled the speculation of his involvement in Thunderbolts.
The first Thunderbolts roster drew criticism for not giving its members enough power. Except for U.S. Agent Red Guardian, Winter Soldier, and enhanced super soldier Red Warrior, the rest of the team consists of simply human members including Yelena Belova, Taskmaster, and Ghost. Red Hulk's addition would answer this criticism by bringing a powerhouse to the squad with relative strength to Bruce Banner's Hulk. Given that Sentry, the supposed enemy of Thunderbolts, is a major threat, this would especially help.
Red Hulk's addition fits Marvel's larger vision for the Multiverse Saga, even beyond changing the power dynamic. The narrative has drawn criticism for its disconnection—that is, for introducing characters and then leaving unresolved issues years behind. Red Hulk's appearances in Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World would establish connectivity and encourage continuity and participation among viewers.
The antihero character arc of Red Hulk also fits the Thunderbolts. Red Hulk's path to become a more corrupt antihero fits this team perfectly since he was once morally grey politician. Aligning Red Hulk with a team like the Avengers, who stand for justice and heroism, would be contradictory with his character development.
Superhero movie Marvel's Thunderbolts is based on the same-named comic book team. Part of the MCU's fifth phase, the movie assembles an improbable team of heroes and villains including Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova, Wyatt Russell, the Red Guardian, and others. Though the exact plot points and release date of the movie are still under wraps, Red Hulk gives the next movie still another level of mystery and thrill.
Red Hulk's inclusion promises to provide the movie a dynamic and exciting dynamic even though the team's ultimate lineup is yet unknown. This action not only corrects the power disparity of the original Thunderbolts roster but also fosters connectivity inside the Multiverse Saga and fits Red Hulk's character growth. One thing is clear as we wait for more updates on the movie: the excitement for the Thunderbolts film is at an all-time level.