Thunderbolts* OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour's superhero flick

Summary:

• Thunderbolts* releases on JioHotstar in India on August 27, 2025, making the MCU Phase Five finale accessible to home viewers.

• The film explores antiheroes facing past traumas, featuring Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, John Walker, and Red Guardian.

• Internationally premiered in April 2025, the movie earned $382.4M and introduces the team’s rebranding as the New Avengers.

With the release of Thunderbolts* on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) in India on August 27, 2025, fans all around the nation will be able to see the ensemble-driven MCU Phase Five finale, the 2025 superhero blockbuster from Marvel Studios.

Thunderbolts* plot overview

Thunderbolts* is a high-stakes expedition that unites an unlikely group of antiheroes, brought together by the direction of Jake Schreier and the writing of Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo. The story analyses the characters' struggles with past trauma and internal strife, trying to determine if they can overcome these obstacles or give in to their darker desires.

Among the actors featured in the film are Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Sebastian Stan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Geraldine Viswanathan.

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Yelena Belova’s return and character growth

Pugh is back as Black Widow trainee Yelena Belova, who must deal with the fallout from previous Marvel Cinematic Universe events, such as the death of Natasha Romanoff. Belova felt re-energised and accepted by the Thunderbolts once their rebranding as the New Avengers was announced, according to Pugh.

As the team's de facto commander and a U.S. congressman, Sebastian Stan is back as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier. Like Randle McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Stan compared Barnes to a character who joins a disorganised group and tries to bring them together. Wyatt Russell plays John Walker/U.S. Agent, while David Harbour, who portrays Red Guardian, delves into the intricate father-daughter relationship with Belova. The return of Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost demonstrates the maturation and empowerment of her character as she gains mastery over her phasing powers.

Box office and critical reception

Thunderbolts* had its international premiere on April 22, 2025, at London's Cineworld Leicester Square, and its US release was on May 2, 2025. The film's $382.4 million in box office receipts belied its largely good critical reception. After the credits rolled, it was announced that the team was being renamed the New Avengers, and the asterisk in the title became a hotly debated subject.

The whole story and character arcs of this last Phase Five film will soon be available to Indian fans through JioHotstar, so they may watch it all in the convenience of their own homes. After months of theatre anticipation, Marvel's most ensemble-heavy production is finally available to stream, giving fans who couldn't make it to the theatre a chance to catch up.

FAQs:

Q: When will Thunderbolts be available on OTT in India?

A: Thunderbolts will stream in India on JioHotstar starting August 27, 2025.

Q: On which OTT platform can I watch Thunderbolts in India?

A: The film will be available for streaming on JioHotstar.

Q: Who are the main cast members of Thunderbolts?

A: The film stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, among others.