Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ is about to introduce one of the most powerful characters in the MCU to date, Sentry. Played by Lewis Pullman, Sentry, aka Robert Reynolds, boasts an insane level of strength, flight, photokinesis, and other superhuman abilities.
In the comics, he’s often portrayed as a force of nature, capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder (and even overpowering) heavyweights like Thor and Hulk. So naturally, the big question fans are asking is: Could Sentry beat Superman?
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In a recent interview with ComicBookMovie, Lewis Pullman gave a charming and surprisingly honest answer when asked about Sentry being compared to not just Superman, but also brutal characters like Homelander and Omni-Man. Pullman joked, “I think he would have to tap out for some therapy.” It’s a very humanizing take on Robert Reynolds, a man whose fragile psyche has always been as dangerous as his superpowers.
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Pullman went further, hinting that we haven’t even seen Sentry at his full potential yet. “Give him a couple of years,” he teased, suggesting that future MCU projects could explore an even stronger, more dangerous version of the character. His answer showcases Sentry as a godlike being shackled by crushing insecurity and mental illness.
It’s clear that Thunderbolts is laying the groundwork for Sentry’s bigger role in the MCU, and Pullman’s remarks only deepen the intrigue. So, will we see him evolve into the near-unstoppable force that comic fans know? According to reports, Lewis Pullman’s version of Sentry will be devastatingly powerful. However, like other MCU superheroes, is possibly a bit toned down compared to the comics, where Sentry is sometimes described as having “the power of a million exploding suns.“
Even a slightly nerfed Sentry is no slouch. His abilities are comparable to Thor, Captain Marvel, and Hulk, placing him in the absolute top tier of MCU strength. And with his dark persona, the Void, lurking inside him, Sentry becomes even more terrifying. Interestingly, it’s also possible that Marvel will restrain Sentry’s powers temporarily. After all, it’s no fun if one character can simply vaporize every threat on their own.
Hannah John-Kamen Always Believed She’d Return As Ghost
Meanwhile, ‘Thunderbolts*’ is also set to bring back familiar faces, including Hannah John-Kamen’s Ghost. First seen in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’, Ava Starr was a fascinating and tragic villain, a woman whose very molecules were torn apart by quantum instability, forcing her into a life of pain and survival. In an interview with GamesRadar+, John-Kamen shared that she “fully expected” Ghost to return.
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“She didn’t die,” the actress pointed out with a smile. “So, I mean, she has to have been somewhere. So yeah, I fully expected her to come back in some sort of way.” When she first portrayed Ghost, she dove deep into the comics, learning that the character originated as a male villain, often associated with the Thunderbolts team. So when Marvel approached her about joining the Thunderbolts movie, it felt like a full-circle moment.
“It was already in my mind,” she said enthusiastically. “I was like, ‘Yes! They’re doing Thunderbolts!’” Ghost’s inclusion is more than just fan service. Unlike traditional heroes, Ghost’s motivations are rooted in survival and fear, not ideology. Moreover, ‘Thunderbolts*’ promises to be something different from the MCU’s usual superhero spectacles. If Marvel handles it right, it could redefine what it means to be a hero in the MCU.
