Comparisons to the Suicide Squad may be appropriate given the incoming Thunderbolts* in the MCU, but Marvel’s new squad is far more than a Task Force X clone. On May 2, 2025, Thunderbolts* will be released, bringing together a variety of characters from previous MCU projects. Thunderbolts*, which was directed by Jake Schreier (Paper Towns), follows a cast of antiheroes and supervillains who are enlisted by the government for a variety of missions.

Thunderbolts* features a strong cast of characters and fun premise, making it a must-see for MCU fans. The premise might seem similar to DC’s various Task Force X projects like The Suicide Squad, and while there are definitely similarities, there are many things that aren’t, helping Thunderbolts* find its own place in the comic book landscape. Here are ten reasons why Thunderbolts* is so much more than Marvel’s Suicide Squad.