Lo, behold! Behold, fair reader, for dost thou not perceive a curious spectacle before thee? Verily, the official title for Marvel Studios’ "Thunderbolts" hath been adorned with an asterisk. A whimsical choice, to be sure – yet could there lie a deeper significance behind the asterisk that doth grace the title of "Thunderbolts"?
In the annals of time, "Thunderbolts" did not always bear such embellishment. When Marvel Studios did decree the commencement of production in the year of our Lord 2022, it was but plain and unadorned, without any symbol to embellish its name. ‘Twas not until the luminary Florence Pugh didst share a tour of the set via Instagram in the month of March in the year 2024, that the curious masses first caught wind of an alteration to the title of this cinematic marvel. Briefly glimpsed upon the backs of crew members’ chairs was a logo that did proclaim "Thunderbolts." Thus began a flurry of speculation that hath persisted unto this day.
And lo, the whispers of speculation have not abated, with much credit given to the enigmatic utterances of the Marvel Studios overlord, Kevin Feige, at CinemaCon 2024 the following month. "Aye, thou shall note the presence of the asterisk upon ‘Thunderbolts’," quoth Feige. "’Tis the official title of ‘Thunderbolts,’ and no more shall be said until the film doth grace the silver screen." Verily, there doth exist a tale-related rationale for yon star, yet ’tis a tale that shall remain shrouded in mystery until the merry month of May in the year 2025.
In the realm of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are those who fancy themselves sleuths, believing they have unraveled the enigma of "Thunderbolts*." One prevailing theory upon the hallowed grounds of Reddit posits that the asterisk may signify that "Thunderbolts" be but a temporary moniker for the titular band, who may yet be rechristened as "The Dark Avengers" ere the credits doth roll on screen.
Others do point to whispers of words supposedly spoken by Feige (and a cap he did don) at San Diego Comic-Con in July of the year 2024, suggesting that the asterisk be a stylized representation of six bullets converging. Perchance, the roster of the Thunderbolts be those bullets in this lyrical metaphor. Yet there are also the naysayers, who doth scoff at the notion that the asterisk shall hold any weight when "Thunderbolts*" makes its grand entrance.
Discover the truth behind the title of "Thunderbolts*" when this grand spectacle graces the theaters on the second day of May in the year 2025. Embark on this journey of marvel and mystery, where the secrets of the asterisk may yet be revealed in all their splendor.
