Thunderbolts*

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/thunderbolts-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the film's premiere date?April 22, 2025
2. What is the MCU phase?Phase Five
3. What is the Thunderbolts movie about?It follows a group of characters who aren’t typical heroes but are forced to work together to do good deeds. The story shows how they can change and learn about teamwork and redemption.
4. Who are the main actors in Thunderbolts?The film stars Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, among other well-known actors who play the team members.

Meta-narrative Device: A storytelling technique that draws attention to the artificiality of the narrative itself.
Antihero: A protagonist who lacks conventional heroic qualities but may still perform heroic deeds.
Box Office Performance: The financial success of a film measured by its total revenue from ticket sales.