Why it's trending
The sudden interest in 'thunderbolts' is triggered by the LEGO reveal for Avengers: Doomsday, which gives fans the first concrete look at Sentry's costume and confirms his connection to Thunderbolts*. The LEGO set includes the New Avengers Tower from Thunderbolts* and a Sentry minifigure wearing the same suit from that film, prompting searches about the character and the movie.
The first look at Sentry's costume in Avengers: Doomsday has been revealed not by Marvel Studios directly, but via LEGO's official buildable sets. According to The Direct, the LEGO wave includes the New Avengers Tower, which first appeared in Thunderbolts*, and the first-ever Sentry minifigure. This confirms that Lewis Pullman's Sentry will sport the same suit from Thunderbolts*, designed by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine with a corporate, PR-driven look.
While The Direct reports the LEGO reveal as confirmation of Sentry's role in Doomsday, other Marvel news this week includes Deadline's exclusive that Samara Weaving is cast as Emma Frost in the upcoming X-Men movie, chosen by director Jake Schreier and Kevin Feige. Forbes notes that despite no comment from Marvel, the testing process finished in early July. These separate reports indicate Marvel is simultaneously building toward Doomsday and the X-Men, but the Thunderbolts* connection is central to the immediate crossover.
Thunderbolts* introduced Sentry, a character created through O.X.E. Group experimentation, according to The Direct. The film's post-credits scene showed Bob Reynolds' return after 14 months without suiting up, and The Direct describes it as ripped straight from Doomsday's first act. The Doomsday trailer seemingly continued that scene, with Sentry on the sidelines to avoid Void-related risks, while the New Avengers met Thor, Ant-Man, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four. Now, the LEGO set depicts Sentry in action, fighting Doctor Doom around the New York tower.
The LEGO reveal has broader implications for the MCU's Multiverse Saga. It confirms Sentry's status as one of the 'god-tier' characters assembled to fight Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, and suggests the Thunderbolts* narrative directly feeds into Avengers: Doomsday. The set also includes Human Torch, hinting at Fantastic Four's involvement. With the LEGO set launching October 4, fans will have a tangible preview before the film's release. Meanwhile, the X-Men casting news shows Marvel is expanding its roster further, but for now, all eyes are on how Thunderbolts*' characters will fare against Doom.
Timeline
- Thunderbolts* introduces Sentry
According to The Direct, Thunderbolts* introduced Lewis Pullman as Bob Reynolds/Sentry, who gained powers through O.X.E. Group experimentation and is cursed with The Void.
- Bob Reynolds' comeback appears
The Direct reports the post-credits scene shows Bob's first appearance in 14 months, and it is 'ripped straight from' Avengers: Doomsday's first act.
- Avengers: Doomsday trailer released
The Direct reports the trailer seemingly shows moments immediately following the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene, with Sentry on the sidelines and the New Avengers meeting Thor, Ant-Man, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four.
- LEGO unveils Sentry minifigure for Doomsday
LEGO officially unveiled buildable sets for Avengers: Doomsday, including New Avengers Tower and the first-ever Sentry minifigure, confirming his costume from Thunderbolts*, according to The Direct. The set launches October 4.
Questions people ask
Who is Sentry in Thunderbolts*?
According to The Direct, Sentry is Bob Reynolds, played by Lewis Pullman. He gained powers through experimentation by the O.X.E. Group, which also gave him The Void, a physical embodiment of his trauma.
Will Sentry be in Avengers: Doomsday?
Yes. The Direct reports that a LEGO set for Avengers: Doomsday includes a Sentry minifigure wearing the same suit from Thunderbolts*, confirming his return. The Thunderbolts* post-credits scene also directly sets up his role in Doomsday's first act.
What is the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene?
The Direct describes it as showing Bob Reynolds' comeback after 14 months without suiting up as Sentry. It is 'ripped straight from' Avengers: Doomsday's first act, linking the two films directly.
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