8 Sentry Powers That Were Missing in Thunderbolts: What Marvel Left Out

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts introduced Lewis Pullman’s Sentry as a terrifyingly powerful force—possibly more powerful than all the Avengers combined. While the film showcased some of his standout abilities like flight, telekinesis, super strength, and speed, several of Sentry’s most mind-blowing comic book powers were left on the cutting room floor.

Known in the comics as Robert Reynolds, Sentry is often described as having “the power of a million exploding suns.” But his full abilities go far beyond what fans saw in Thunderbolts*. Here’s a list of 8 key Sentry powers from Marvel Comics that didn’t make it into the movie.

1. Invisibility
In comics like The Sentry #1, Robert Reynolds can bend light and energy around his body, making himself completely invisible. This power ties into his control over energy projections and photonic manipulation—abilities that didn’t get any screen time in the MCU adaptation.

2. Teleportation
Sentry’s teleportation isn’t just your average blink-and-you’re-there trick. In the comics (The Sentry #3, New Avengers #9), he can teleport across planetary distances and even between dimensions. His mastery of cosmic energy and molecular manipulation allows him to warp spacetime itself—something Thunderbolts** didn’t even hint at.

3. Energy Absorption & Manipulation
In the comics, Sentry’s ability to absorb, store, and weaponize energy is a cornerstone of his power. He draws strength primarily from solar radiation, much like Superman, but can manipulate various energy forms to create shields, blast waves, or even amplify his own strength.

4. Telepathy
Sentry’s limited telepathic abilities allow him to read minds, resist psychic attacks, and even erase himself from collective memory—a power he famously used to make the world forget he existed. This mental mastery was not explored at all in Thunderbolts, despite its dramatic potential.

5. Shapeshifting (as the Void)
When Sentry becomes the Void, he gains the ability to shapeshift, changing his form into a massive, shadow-like entity with tendrils. This version of him can alter his size and mass, similar to Marvel villains like Dormammu. The MCU version teased the Void, but didn’t fully explore its transformative potential.

6. Regeneration
Sentry can regenerate almost instantly, reforming himself even after extreme physical damage or disintegration. Unlike Deadpool or Wolverine, his molecular control allows him to reconstruct his body from scratch—something that was notably absent in the film’s climactic battle scenes.

7. Power Bestowal
One of Sentry’s most unique powers is his ability to grant his powers to others, often to protect them. He once empowered his dog, Watchdog, and even shared energy with the Hulk in the comics. This trait gives him a godlike quality, similar to Thor’s shared power in Love and Thunder, but was completely left out of Thunderbolts**.

8. Molecular Manipulation
Among his most OP-level skills, Sentry can rearrange molecules—not just in his own body, but in anything he touches. He’s been seen disintegrating matter, altering landscapes, and even erasing himself from existence. While this is one of his less frequently used abilities, it’s a key reason he’s considered one of Marvel’s most powerful characters.