‘Thunderbolts *’ proves that the MCU no longer knows what to do with Bucky Barnes

While no one should run in the decree, the MCU is “back”, Thunderbolts * is certainly a bright point that holds the head and shoulders above the other films that the MCU recently released. The action is real and the character arcs were completely entertaining. However, a character felt much more obsolete than we expected; Bucky (Sebastian Stan). Before the Stan Stans come after me, let me say that, without a doubt, Sebastian Stan is one of the best players working in the MCU today. Therefore, one might think that Marvel could never lack ways to explore the character. However, Thunderbolts * clearly indicated that, Although we still love it, Marvel has lost the direction for Bucky.

‘Thunderbolts *’ lacked focus for Bucky because it would have been useless

In all honesty, the unusual inclusion of Bucky has not started Thunderbolts *. Before that, in Captain America: Brave New WorldHe appears for a scene to give Sam a speech (Anthony Mackie) Before leaving to go to a campaign fundraising event. His only role in the story is to move to the third act, and we are suddenly initiated into the concept of Bucky Running for Office. This question is undoubtedly in Thunderbolts *Or We do not express his role as a member of the Congress. He attends an audience, giving a clumsy interview, as well as that of Val (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) Party, before Val informs us that he only lasted a half-mandat after joining the Thunderbolts. This opens up a huge hole in which fans remain by wondering what was Bucky’s policy and how a former Soviet assassin had enough public relations shining to win a seat in the congress, questions that will probably remain unanswered now, we have exceeded it.

In addition, there are several times in Thunderbolts * where we do not see the prospect of Bucky, which is a change compared to the character who co-directed Falcon and the winter soldier. None of his rooms in shame have been seen in a vacuum. Although none of the hallucinations of other team members have been shown, except for Yelena (Florence Pugh) and bob (Lewis Pullman), the reason why it is always essential is that Bucky is the only character for whom he would have been really useless. In other words, would have been boring to see something we have seen so many timesAs its sarcastic line is reflected in the fact of having a big past.

The MCU has the characters and the context in which they can naturally pass from Bucky

If there was no other character like Bucky in the MCU, he would be more interesting. However, Marvel is already going to characters who play the archetypal role of an anti-hero trying to do better. Red guardian (David Harbor), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamed), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell) All adapt to the invoice. This is the main point of Thunderbolts * after all. But, due to his additional screen time and his fascinating arc character exploring his inner “vacuum”, Yelena begins to play the role that Bucky had In the previous phases, which means that without moving the character of Bucky, he is neglected.

Of course, it is likely that the MCU can find a new path for the character, because it is unlikely that they want to lose someone as talented and popular as Sebastian Stan. Therefore, while Judgment Day It could be the end of Bucky, it could be a new start. However, with the absolutely stacked distribution which has already been announced and many others to come, it will be surprising if the Russo brothers find space in the story of such a intrigue.

Some might say that he has moved roles as a leader of the new Avengers, which almost restores his first older brother Dynamic whom he had with Steve (Chris Evans) In Captain America: The First Avenger. However, that does not seem to be the completion of a character arc? If this is the case, it could be the perfect configuration for sacrificial death Avengers: Doomsday Or Secret wars. Perhaps if Bucky was still a member of the congress, it would have given us the possibility that the future of the character was a unique exploration of the character. However, with him becoming a somewhat standard superhero after Thunderbolts *His story has the impression that it is in a dead end.

Thunderbolts * Now play in theaters.

Thunderbolts *

Release date

May 2, 2025

Execution time

126 minutes

Director

Jake Schreier

Writers

Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo

Franchise (s)

Marvel cinematographic universe