10 Characters That Could Make Up The MCU's Thunderbolts

6. Batroc

MCU Thunderbolts
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With Zemo potentially putting his Thunderbolts together as early as Falcon and the Winter Soldier, it would make sense for him to recruit Georges Batroc. The character made his one and only MCU appearance in The Winter Soldier, but will be returning alongside Daniel Brühl's character on Disney+ in 2021.

Set photos have confirmed the return of Georges St-Pierre's character, and it seems unlikely that he won't be working together with Zemo in some way, shape, or form. After being unceremoniously beaten by Cap, Batroc's vengeance will transfer from Steve Rogers over to the man he passed his shield on to.

In the comics, Batroc the Leaper put together his own team of mercenaries called The Brigade. The team was hired to steal Captain America's shield and to take out Hawkeye, before going toe to toe with Zemo's Thunderbolts. After their defeat, the Brigade were drafted into the ranks of Zemo's team.

If this is the inspiration taken for Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Batroc will likely be an enemy of Zemo, or will at least butt heads while working separately, before being convinced to work towards a common goal together.

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