Question 1

Is Thunderbolts* woke?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbolts* has a woke score of 44/100, which means it is mixed, with noticeable woke elements. The movie pushes girlboss rebellion with Yelena and other women repeatedly mocking and dominating the men on the team. Female characters get multiple unprompted moments to emasculate male counterparts throughout. The story centers on confronting past traumas and mental health but the girl power beats stand out. No queer focus or explicit lectures on systemic oppression.

Question 2

Is there DEI in Thunderbolts*?

Accepted Answer

The biggest factors in our score are Representation / casting choices, Anti-woke backlash / 'too woke' complaints, Identity-driven story themes. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Thunderbolts*

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