Thunder Force: Cast, Plot, Trailer, Release Date and Everything You Need to Know

‘Thunder Force’ is a 2021 American adventure, action, fantasy, sci-fi, superhero, comedy film.

Melissa McCarthy’s husband Ben Falcone is the writer and director of this film. Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as lead roles.

But what can we expect from ‘Thunder Force’? Here’s everything we know about this film so far.

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‘Thunder Force’ Cast

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  • Melissa McCarthy as Lydia Berman / The Hammer
    • Vivian Falcone as young Lydia Berman
    • Mia Kaplan as teen Lydia Berman
  • Octavia Spencer as Emily Stanton / Bingo
    • Bria Danielle as young Emily Stanton
    • Tai Leshaun as teen Emily Stanton
  • Jason Bateman as The Crab/ Jerry
  • Bobby Cannavale as William Stevens / The King
  • Melissa Leo as Allie
  • Taylor Mosby as Tracy
  • Pom Klementieff as Laser
  • Marcella Lowery as Grandma Norma
  • Ben Falcone as Kenny
  • Melissa Ponzio as Rachel Gonzales
  • Kevin Dunn as Frank
  • Tyrel Jackson Williams as Jessie
  • Sarah Baker as Sarah
  • David Storrs as Andrew
  • Brendan Jennings as Clyde
  • Jackson Dippel as Young Wayne

‘Thunder Force’ Plot

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In a world terrorized by super-villains, one woman, scientist Emily Stanton has developed the process to give superpowers to regular people.

But when scientist Emily Stanton accidentally imbues her estranged best-friend Lydia Berman with incredible abilities, the two women must become the first superhero team.

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Now, it is up to Thunder Force to battle the super-powered Miscreants and save Chicago from the clutches of The King.

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‘Thunder Force’ Release date

Thunder Force hit Netflix on April 9, 2021.

Thanks to the COVID pandemic, the world-dominating MCU has been forced into an extended cinematic hiatus. With Marvel movies on pause, studios and streamers are taking advantage of the opportunity to snatch up some of that superhero-starved MCU audience.

‘Thunder Force’ Trailer

The trailer has been out. It all looks well and good, especially the Jason Bateman with claws for hands part. If you haven’t watch it yet, so watch it here:

So, how was the trailer? Did you like it? Do share your thoughts about it in the comments section given at the end of this post.

‘Thunder Force’ Trivia

  1. On March 29, 2019, it was reported that Netflix had greenlit a superhero comedy film entitled Thunder Force.
  2. Principal photography began on September 25, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia and wrapped on December 10, 2019.
  3. Images of Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer wearing their superhero costumes on location in Atlanta were released in October 2019.

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Final words

So far, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer have worked together on Tammy, The Boss, Life of the Party, and Superintelligence – and not a single one of those comedies has landed as well as when McCarthy works with other filmmakers.

Thunder Force hit Netflix on April 9, 2021 .

Rotten Tomatoes reports that 25% of 110 critics gave Thunder Force a positive review with an average rating of 4.1/10.

We already know that Ben Falcone is the writer and director of this film. So, we were excited to see where this lands on the spectrum of his collaborations with his wife.

So, these are the major information about the film. Have you seen this film? Did you like it? Do you like to watch women based films? Let us know in the comments section given at the end of this post.

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