In the lead up to the premiere, Marvel promised a different kind of superhero movie with “Thunderbolts.” Back in March, a trailer ran in theaters boasting the film’s lineup of cast and crew who have worked on A24 films. Even before the trailer debuted, director Schreier touted the film as distinct from Marvel’s usual fare.

Marvel’s newest release Thunderbolts* has been praised in first reactions for its dark material and ‘independent cinema’ feel, as well as a movie-stealing turn from Florence Pugh. Described as ‘easily one of the best MCU movies in a long time’,

The first reactions to Marvel’s Thunderbolts* have surafaced online and from the sound of it, the movie is going to be just as great as I was hoping it would! I’ve had extemely high hopes for this movie,