The Thundermans Return

The Thundermans Return

Year: 2024

Runtime: 70 mins

Language: English

Director: Trevor Kirschner

Echo Score: 61
ComedyActionFamilyScience FictionCrude humor and satire

Twins Phoebe and Max are living the superhero life until a mishap sends them back to their hometown of Hiddenville. While their parents, Hank and Barb, and siblings Billy and Nora relish the change of pace and the prospect of a normal high school experience, Phoebe and Max are set on restoring their superhero abilities. They must find a way to regain their powers while navigating the challenges of small-town life.

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1

Meteors strike Metroburg; Thundermans leap into action

Three years after the series finale, meteors hammer Metroburg, and the Thunderman siblings spring into action to shield civilians. They lead a dramatic rescue to save the city from a dangerous onslaught. The crisis cements their commitment to heroism even as the dust settles.

Three years after the series finale Metroburg
2

A rare night of normalcy is hoped for

In the wake of the rescue, the Thundermans long for a quiet night and a semblance of normal life. They settle into a routine that contrasts with their usual high-stakes missions. The idea of normalcy quickly proves elusive as new threats begin to loom.

immediately after the meteor strike Hiddenville / Thunderman home
3

The V-Team enters and a giant doughnut mishap

The rival V-Team makes a flashy entrance, stirring chaos in Metroburg. Amid the chaos, Max accidentally drops a giant doughnut from the air, triggering a chain of comic and dangerous consequences. The incident foreshadows a deeper rivalry and the strain on the family.

soon after the rescue Metroburg
4

Hero League rule sparks a firing

A strict no-harm rule for fellow superheroes leads to a heated clash with leadership. Kickbutt fires the Thundermans, ejecting them from official duties and forcing them to return to Hiddenville. The family must navigate how to protect the city while losing their formal status.

shortly after the doughnut incident Hero League HQ
5

Hiddenville home becomes a crossroads

Back in Hiddenville, the Thunder Monitor and Dr. Colosso return to the fold, turning the house into a crossroads between old loyalties and new pressures. The environment tests family bonds and questions about future roles. The home becomes a command center for planning.

after returning home Hiddenville
6

Max and Phoebe feel the pull to heroism

Max and Phoebe sense a stubborn pull to reclaim their superhero identities, even as others seek a quieter life. Their tension threads through daily life and upcoming crises. The siblings begin to chart a path that risks reigniting old conflicts.

ongoing Hiddenville
7

Dark Mayhem's children reveal their plan

In the Metroburg prison, Dark Mayhem, King Crab, and Strongdor are confined, while their children—Dark Mayhem Jr., She-Crab, and Krondor—reveal themselves and plot a scheme to push the city toward catastrophe. The younger generation's ambitions threaten to redefine villainy and power. The adults watch in confinement, unsure when the plan will unfold.

as the parents are held Metroburg Prison
8

Tree Force plan and school misfires

The Thunder Twins tout a bold idea, the Tree Force, in an attempt to win back their jobs. At school, Nora and Billy test their powers to make friends, but a misfire zaps Principal Bradford's ponytail, reminding everyone of the consequences of power. The campus becomes a microcosm of the larger struggle between normal life and hero duties.

during the school sequence Hiddenville School
9

Surveillance mishap and Splat Burger crash

Barb and Hank try to keep an eye on Chloe with the help of a borrowed helicopter, but a miscalculation by Cherry launches two Splat Shakes from Splat Burger, causing a crash that disrupts the surveillance. The accident forces a new plan for safety and highlights civilian collateral damage. The family must adapt to the evolving threat.

during surveillance setup Hiddenville vicinity
10

The capture and Mayhem Cafe trap

Max and Phoebe realize the V-Team are villains in disguise and rush to confront them at their lab. They are captured by Dark Mayhem Jr., She-Crab, and Krondor and dragged to the Mayhem Cafe, where a pre-recorded taunt and self-destruct countdown heighten the stakes. The siblings must improvise to escape.

mid-crisis Mayhem Cafe
11

The Power Plant inside the Thundermans' home

The villain children hunt for the Power Plant and discover its location inside the Thundermans' own home. Hank is persuaded to surrender the Power Plant under pressure, but the plan backfires and the heroes remain trapped as the adversaries slip away with the device. The home becomes the focal point of the escalating confrontation.

turning point Thunderman home
12

Blue fragment and forced-team boost

A blue fragment of the Power Plant is found and fragments are distributed to Cherry, Oyster, Gideon, Principal Bradford, and Mrs. Wong, transforming them into temporary heroes who help break the force field and teleport the twins to the capture location. Hank's decisive intervention disables the self-destruct.

after the Power Plant theft around Hiddenville
13

Final confrontation atop Mount Metroburg

The final clash unfolds atop Mount Metroburg as the villain children flood the city with red pieces via a drone. Max and Phoebe teleport onto the drone to remove the dangerous red components, while Phoebe is blinded by a wind and nearly falls. Chloe reaches out and saves them, forcing a strategic retreat.

final battle Mount Metroburg
14

Return to status quo and hints of more adventures

Kickbutt reinstates the T-Force and rules that harming fellow heroes does not apply to true villains posing as heroes. The Thundermans accept on the condition that Hiddenville becomes the new headquarters, and they are welcomed back into the Hero League. In the aftermath, Phoebe freezes the empowered civilians who appeared, and Dr. Colosso receives a cryptic message from an unknown entity hinting at a future assignment.

aftermath Hero League HQ / Hiddenville

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:51

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