‘Thunderbolts’ Trailer Features The Toadies’ ‘Possum Kingdom’ – Fort Worth Magazine

merican Songwriter in 2013 that “Possum Kingdom” is about loneliness and the search for connection, a theme that resonates with the characters in “Thunderbolts.” These aren’t your typical heroes; each member has a troubled past, a personal battle with right and wrong. The lyric, “Make up your mind, decide to walk with me,” seems to capture the very crossroads they face — choosing between isolation and the promise of belonging with a team that understands their struggles. 

There’s also something wonderfully local about the choice. The Toadies hail from Fort Worth, and their music carries the unmistakable pulse of our region — a mix of bold spirit and unmistakable character that’s hard to shake. When you hear “Possum Kingdom” underscoring the trailer, it’s not just a song; it’s a celebration of Texas’s enduring impact on music and pop culture. 

Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” is gearing up to break new ground by embracing characters who defy easy labels. And what better way to signal that departure than by setting the stage with a track that’s as unconventional as it is timeless? The juxtaposition of an alt-rock anthem with the expansive universe of Marvel invites us to look beyond the surface and appreciate the complexity of heroes who are anything but black and white. 

For anyone who grew up with The Toadies, this isn’t just a film trailer — it’s a full-circle moment. And for a new generation, it might just be the invitation to discover an album that defined a decade. Marvel, Texas, and The Toadies have teamed up to remind us that sometimes the best stories are told not just on screen, but in the music that scores our lives.