Skip to main content
  • TotalFilm
  • Edge
  • Newsarama
  • Retrogamer
GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+
US EditionUS CA EditionCanada UK EditionUK AU EditionAustralia
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • More
    • PS5
    • Xbox Series X
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • PC
    • Platforms
    • Tabletop Gaming
    • Comics
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
    • Newsletters
    • About us
    • Features
Trending
  • Best Netflix Movies
  • Movie Release Dates
  • Best movies on Disney Plus
  • Best Netflix Shows
Don't miss these
Black Panther, Iron Man, Vision, War Machine, and Black Widow at the Berlin airport in Captain America: Civil War - part of our guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order
Superhero Movies How to watch the Marvel movies in order (release and chronological order)
Loki
Superhero Movies Marvel timeline: The MCU movies and TV shows in chronological order
Dune
Movies Movie release dates 2026: Every major film coming to cinemas and streaming
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams in Wonder Man.
Superhero Shows Wonder Man review: "A low-key gem that's up there with the MCU's best"
Omni-Man putting his hand on Invincible's shoulder in Invincible season 4 trailer
TV The best new TV shows to watch in 2026
Daredevil: Born Again
Superhero Movies Upcoming Marvel movies and shows for 2026 and beyond
Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
Marvel Movies Marvel Phase 6 release dates, news, leaks, rumors, and more
Tom Holland as Peter Parker unmasked and in the middle of a fight during a scene in Spider-Man: No Way Home
Marvel Movies Spider-Man 4 release date, cast, leaks and theories, and everything else we know about the Marvel movie
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams wearing a red suit and sunglasses in Wonder Man
Marvel TV Shows Wonder Man episode 1 is now free on YouTube, so you can see what all the fuss is about
Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Lewis Pullman as Sentry, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, and Wyatt Russell as US Agent in Thunderbolts
Marvel Movies Marvel star Lewis Pullman puts Avengers: Doomsday cameo overload fears to rest: "Every character has their moment"
Nick and Judy in Zootopia 2
Animated Movies Zootopia 2's Disney Plus streaming date revealed
Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2
Superhero Shows The 30 best shows on Disney Plus to watch right now
Chris Evans as Cap in the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer
Marvel Movies Avengers: Doomsday release date, cast, plot, trailer, and more news
Catherine Laga'aia in the live-action Moana movie
Animated Movies New Disney movies 2026 and beyond
Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery in Wonder Man.
Marvel Movies When does Wonder Man take place on the Marvel timeline?
  1. Entertainment
  2. Movies
  3. Action Movies
  4. Marvel Movies
  5. Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts now has a Disney Plus release date

News
By Lauren Milici, Will Salmon, Bradley Russell last updated 14 August 2025

Here's when you can see the final MCU Phase 5 film on streaming

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

David Harbour as Red Guardian in Thunderbolts
(Image credit: Marvel Studios)
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest
  • Flipboard
  • Email
Share this article
1
Join the conversation
Follow us
Add us as a preferred source on Google
Get the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox


By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

You are now subscribed

Your newsletter sign-up was successful


An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
Subscribe to our newsletter

Thunderbolts* performed well with fans and critics, but seems to have struggled at the box office. That's a shame, as it's a hugely entertaining film, one which we said "brings to mind the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, although this is still its own beast" in our own Thunderbolts* review.

Perhaps some fans have been waiting to watch the movie from the comfort of their own home? If so, then we have some good news for you. With the film already available to rent and buy on digital, we now also have an official streaming release date.

So if you've been waiting patiently for the return of Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, and the rest of the gang, scroll on down for the answer to when Thunderbolts* is hitting Disney Plus. And when you're done here, be sure to check out our guides to the Marvel movies to watch before Thunderbolts* and our complete guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

You may like
  • Yahya Abdul Mateen II in Wonder Man (2025) Wonder Man reviews, cast, plot, and everything there is to know about the Marvel show
  • Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom Marvel Phase 6 release dates, news, leaks, rumors, and more
  • Jared Leto as Ares in Tron: Ares. When is Tron: Ares on streaming? Disney Plus release date revealed

Florence Pugh as Yelena in Marvel's Thunderbolts

(Image credit: Marvel Studios)

The final film in Marvel's Phase 5 of the MCU opened in cinemas worldwide on May 2. It was then made available as a digital download on July 1, and for sale on Blu-ray and DVD on July 29 in the US.

We originally predicted, based on Disney's usual release pattern trends that the film would finally land on Disney Plus mid-August. We were off by a couple of days: it's now been confirmed that Thunderbolts* will be on Disney Plus on Wednesday, August 27. We weren't too far out, then!

So, if you've been waiting to find out just what that asterisk in the title really means – and you've somehow managed to stay unspoiled till this point – now's your chance to finally find out...


For more, check out all the latest on Marvel Phase 6. Then dive into all the new superhero movies flying your way very soon.

TOPICS
Marvel Studios
CATEGORIES
Disney Plus Streaming Services
Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell
Social Links Navigation
Senior Entertainment Writer

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Read more
Yahya Abdul Mateen II in Wonder Man (2025)
Wonder Man reviews, cast, plot, and everything there is to know about the Marvel show
 
 
Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
Marvel Phase 6 release dates, news, leaks, rumors, and more
 
 
Jared Leto as Ares in Tron: Ares.
When is Tron: Ares on streaming? Disney Plus release date revealed
 
 
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams talking with Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery in Wonder Man.
The Marvel movies you've got to watch before tuning into Disney Plus show Wonder Man
 
 
Yahya Abdul Mateen II in Wonder Man (2025)
New on Disney Plus in January 2026: all the latest movies and shows streaming this month
 
 
Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery in Wonder Man.
When does Wonder Man take place on the Marvel timeline?
 
 
Latest in Marvel Movies
Robert Downey Jr. in the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement video
The Oscars will have a "Marvel reunion," and MCU fans are wondering if it means an Avengers: Doomsday trailer is coming
 
 
Dafne Keen brandishing her claws as Laura/X-23 in Deadpool and Wolverine
Marvel fans are debating whether Dafne Keen should become Wolverine or stay as X-23, and I've already chosen a side
 
 
Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Lewis Pullman as Sentry, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, and Wyatt Russell as US Agent in Thunderbolts
Marvel star Lewis Pullman puts Avengers: Doomsday cameo overload fears to rest: "Every character has their moment"
 
 
Spider-Man, Hulk, and Punisher posing in the jungle alongside a carved stone head
Writer Jonathan Hickman is bringing Spider-Man 4 stars Spidey, Hulk, and Punisher together just in time for the movie
 
 
Chris Evans as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame
Marvel fans are remembering the moments they were genuinely scared for their favorite heroes
 
 
Delroy Lindo as Delta Slim in Sinners
Sinners star Delroy Lindo told director Ryan Coogler that he wants to be in Black Panther 3 "if the stars line up"
 
 
Latest in News
Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem's unintentional Half-Life YouTuber ad website will be handed back to Capcom "for free" if it wants
 
 
Doctor Who Maureen O'Brien
Lost Doctor Who episodes, featuring the early Dalek appearances, have been found after 60 years - and they will air soon
 
 
Roman Reigns as Akuma in Street Fighter
Street Fighter game director teases "very smart" movie adaptation in new behind-the-scenes featurette
 
 
Rosamund Pike as a bloodied Dr. Grimm in Doom
Dwayne Johnson's Doom was so bad that one of his co-stars is surprised it didn't end their own career
 
 
Screenshot from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 showing a number of characters stood together, a gloomy sky ahead of them.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 remains on course to match Baldur's Gate 3 GOTY record
 
 
Ghost of Yotei reveal screenshot for Ps5
Ghost of Yotei isn't bigger than Ghost of Tsushima, but "it feels larger" because the devs tricked you into thinking so
 
 
LATEST ARTICLES
  1. The Ultra Rare Mew stamp from the Pokopia Stamp Rally.
    1
    Pokemon Pokopia Stamp Rally explained and how to get rare stamps
  2. 2
    Resident Evil Requiem's unintentional Half-Life YouTuber ad was bought for only $15, but the content creator responsible will give the website "'back' for free" if Capcom wants it
  3. 3
    Lost Doctor Who episodes, featuring one of the earliest Dalek appearances, have been found after over 60 years - and they're airing very soon
  4. 4
    Street Fighter game director teases "very smart" movie adaptation in new behind-the-scenes featurette: "This is the Street Fighter I know"
  5. 5
    Bo-Katan actor Katee Sackhoff plays coy about whether or not her Star Wars character is in The Mandalorian and Grogu, but assures fans they haven't seen the last of her

GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google
  • Terms and conditions
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Accessibility statement
  • Careers
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Review guidelines
  • Write for us
  • Accessibility Statement

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...