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Marvel's Thunderbolts Unveils Trailing Hiccups: Six Fingers or Just a Misguided Glitch?

2024-09-24

The excitement around Marvel Studios' upcoming film *Thunderbolts* reached new heights with the release of its first trailer this Monday morning. Fans greeted the trailer with enthusiasm as it assembles an eclectic mix of MCU villains and anti-heroes. Among those making his live-action debut is the enigmatic superhero known as the Sentry, portrayed by Lewis Pullman. However, amidst the excitement, eagle-eyed fans noticed a bizarre detail: a poster featuring the Sentry appears to give him six fingers on one hand!

Alongside the trailer's unveiling, a poster emerged showcasing the Thunderbolts team striking oddly posed stances. While many praised the design as one of the more appealing posters from Marvel in recent years, the additional digit on Sentry’s right hand raised eyebrows. Many speculate that the unusual appearance may stem from the use of AI technology to manipulate the artwork, as this anomaly was not present in the trailer, where Sentry appeared with five fingers intact.

Fans have taken to social media, debating whether the six-fingered hand was a mere glitch or an artistic choice. The Marvel franchise has previously dabbled in using AI tools in their productions; notably, during the opening credits of *Secret Invasion*, which hints at a broader trend of incorporating technology in the studio's creative process.

In the trailer, Sentry makes a memorable entrance, meeting the rest of the Thunderbolts team in what can only be described as pajamas—an unorthodox choice that evidently earned him some puzzled looks from his teammates. The cohesive band includes notable characters such as Red Guardian (David Harbour), White Widow/Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), US Agent (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), and Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). In the comic lore, these characters were originally part of Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil, taking on superhero identities to gain public trust—a storyline that could lead to thrilling character dynamics on screen.

As we anticipate *Thunderbolts*, hitting theaters on May 2, 2025, will this numeric oversight just be a comical footnote in a much larger epic, or will it become an ongoing meme in the MCU fandom? Only time will tell! Stay tuned as more revelations unfold.