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The post-credit scenes, revealing that the team has formed the new Avengers, only deepen the sense of disjointed storytelling. These scenes feel rushed, tacked-on, and contradictory to earlier arcs—exposing the chaotic state of Marvel’s current narrative direction.

Marvel’s Fatigue and the Future Outlook

Thunderbolts, with its superficial handling of mental health, convoluted storytelling, and misaligned character focus, exemplifies Marvel’s ongoing fatigue. The studio’s movies increasingly feel like homework assignments for fans, rather than engaging stories. The film’s mix of promising ideas and execution mishaps create a product that is, at best, passable—a five out of ten at best—and at worst, a sign of a franchise struggling to find its footing.