The first trailer for Marvel Studios' upcomingThunderboltsmovie has finally been released, set to the tune of one of the most iconic rock ballads in history. Scheduled for release on August 13, 2025, as part of Phase 5 of theMCU,Thunderboltsis set to bring together reformed villains and antiheroes from the MCU’s history as a brand-new superpowered team. Thefirst trailer forThunderbolts*sees the movie’s six superpowered characters join forces for the first time, and its intense action sequences are backed up by a brilliant song choice.
The first trailer forThunderbolts*suggests Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belovawill take the lead, though she will be joined by David Harbour’s Red Guardian, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes, Hannah John-Kamen’s Ghost, Olga Kurylenko’s Taskmaster and Wyatt Russell’s US Agent.The trailer shows off some impressive action sequences, as the MCU’s first Thunderbolts team battle each other, deal withLewis Pullman’s “Bob”, and confront Valentina. The trailer’s choice of song underlines the impact and weirdness of the highly anticipated Phase 5 movie.
The First Thunderbolts* Trailer Uses Pixies' “Where Is My Mind?”
Pixies Released “Where Is My Mind?” On Their Debut Album In 1988
Thunderbolts*‘first official trailer is set to the tune of Pixies’ 1988 hit, “Where Is My Mind?.“This iconic rock song was released as part of Pixies' debut album, and has been covered time and again in the years since its release. The use of this song inThunderbolts*first trailer is reminiscent of similarly-styled songs being used to promote Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxymovies. “Where Is My Mind?” might have been the perfect song to choose to introduce theMCU’s Thunderbolts teamto audiences for the first time.
Why “Where Is My Mind” Is The Perfect Song For Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts* Will Be As Weird & Wonderful As “Where Is My Mind?”
“Where Is My Mind?” is a song that highlights disorientation and uneasiness, specifically that of Pixies' frontman Black Francis while he was scuba diving in the Caribbean. This translates perfectly into the narrative ofMarvel Studios’Thunderbolts*, as the team’s individual members seem to have all been sent on the same mission without knowing details, with reality being far from what it seems, and each of the team feeling lost and untethered as superhumans with no real purpose.“Where Is My Mind?” perfectly highlights their confusion.
Ant-Man and the Wasp(2018)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier(2021)
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Black Widow(2021)
Beyond this,“Where Is My Mind?’s” heavy-hitting beat, incredible vocals and dramatic storyline fitThunderbolts*‘grounded and gritty texture to a tee. The fact that this bears similarities to the promotion of theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise suggestsThunderbolts*will also put the team’s collective dynamic and found-family themes at the forefront, which is very exciting. There is still a long wait beforeThunderbolts*releases in May 2025, withCaptain America: Brave New Worldpremieringbeforehand, but this trailer is raising anticipation already.
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Thunderbolts follows seven disillusioned individuals who find themselves trapped in a perilous situation. Tasked with a daunting mission, they must face the most shadowy aspects of their histories in order to survive and achieve their goals.
