The secret is officially out as Marvel Studios has shared a series of social media posts with posters for The New Avengers, the movie formerly(?) known as Thunderbolts*.

This might seem premature so soon after opening weekend, but a video featuring the cast revealing the title change—clearly taken during the premiere—confirms this has been the plan for a while now.

However, you've got to feel for Taskmaster actor Olga Kurylenko being included in the group shot, all things considered.

So, is this an official title change? It's hard to say, but what else are we supposed to think after seeing these posts? Had Thunderbolts* been a critical and commercial flop, we doubt Marvel Studios would have tarnished the Avengers brand by highlighting the post-credits scene reveal.

However, with Thunderbolts* receiving widespread acclaim and fans falling in love with these characters, why not make The New Avengers part of...