Marvel renames Thunderbolts just a week after release

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6 May 2025 • 1:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Marvel's Thunderbolts has officially changed its title to The New Avengers following the film's release.
  • This change, revealed through updated posters and billboards, reflects a key plot point where the team is rebranded.
  • While some fans praise the marketing tactic, others criticised it as a spoiler.
  • The asterisk in the original title now appears to have been part of a planned publicity stunt.
  • Robert Downey Jr. praised the film after a viewing with fellow Marvel stars.

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