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Florence Pugh just gave Marvel fans an explanation they never saw coming - Thunderbolts with an A24 vibe? That's like saying The Avengers meets Uncut Gems, and now we're left wondering whether to expect existential horror or a pretty artsy slow-motion fight sequence.
Speaking with Empire Magazine, Pugh called the movie a "bada** indie, A24-vibe assassin flick with Marvel superheroes," which right away has us wondering - will there be unsettling synth scores? A 10-minute close-up of an individual staring into space?
Director Jake Schreier, fresh off wrapping Beef (the show, not an actual beef - though that would be pretty A24 too), fueled the rumor, promising a grittier, more in-your-face approach to Marvel's most dysfunctional anti-heroes.
Time to emotionally prepare for masterfully lit fight choreography and at least one moment that leaves us questioning the meaning of our own existence. During the interview, Florence Pugh said:
"It ended up becoming this quite bada** indie, A24-feeling assassin movie with Marvel superheroes."
As soon as the news came out, someone (@MovieManKev) took to his X account and commented:
"i thought it was Toy Story 3...."
Ah, the age-old internet confusion. Okay. Both have a group of misfit outcasts struggling with existence crises, questioning their meaning, and likely wondering if they should just throw themselves into a burning pit.
The only distinction is that Thunderbolts uses assassins rather than animated toys - although let's be honest, if Marvel added in a murderous teddy bear with a sad past, it would be right at home.
Thus, the internet did what it does best - took one sentence and ran full throttle with it, no context necessary. Florence Pugh explains Thunderbolts is A24-vibed. Boom! It's already out there that people are imagining Bucky Barnes suffering an emotional crisis in a gritty diner while ghostly synth tunes are playing in the background.
Someone thought it was Toy Story 3? Of course. Now we're picturing Yelena and Red Guardian desperately holding on to one another as they fall into CGI fire.
The Marvel fandom never fails to take one sentence and turn it into a full-on meme party, and honestly, we admire the dedication. Now, let's get into the mess of fan reactions.
Netizens have reacted as Florence Pugh says the tone of ‘Thunderbolts’ is like a "quite bada** indie" film
Of course, the internet did what it's best at - made everything into a comedy routine.
The comments were flooded with jokes, memes, and one person acting as if they got into the wrong theater thinking it was going to be an A24 movie about tormented assassins whispering in low light:
"They all look angry they signed those contracts," @DecentricStudio hilariously commented.
"That's a weird correlation but we'll see," @whoisdawnold commented.
"All these grammar just for the movie to be mid lmfaoo," @debayo_xx hilariously expressed.
And then there are those who comment merely to comment - spewing out one-liners, half-thought jokes, or totally unrelated observations. Are they contributing to the conversation? Not particularly. Are they making the internet a more disordered place? Definitely:
"A24, ah yes, I love their long history of assassin movies… Love you Flo and I’ll be there on Day 1, but what?," @ABUnofficial100 hilariously commented on X.
A24 and marvel superhero movie in the same sentence, @Ichigo11001 sarcastically commented.
"Looks like what suicide squad should've been," @KyleMarkWarner commented.
Naturally, there are the fans who approach every new tidbit like scripture, immediately hyping up Thunderbolts as a daring, artistic work. Some are already certain it's the most original Marvel movie to date, while others proclaim that Florence Pugh's seal of approval alone is enough to ensure success. Blind faith? Perhaps. But enthusiasm is a superpower, too:
"I really hope this movie turns out good. My confidence isn't high though," @sonicshifts commented.
A user commented with a hilarious picture:
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Ultimately, whether or not Thunderbolts ends up feeling like an A24 thriller, a Marvel blockbuster, or something entirely different (Fast & Furious with assassins, anyone?), one thing is for sure - the internet will weigh in on it. Fans will overanalyze every shot, memes will be created.
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