Thor: More Mighty Marvel Movie News
A Discussion About the Thor Triad
Thor, son of Odin, first graced the silver screen in Kenneth Branagh's 2011 Thor. With Chris Hemsworth in the title role, Thor brought an epic sense of adventure and humor to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The God of Thunder has since appeared in two more solo films, Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Thor: Ragnarok (2017), as well as several ensemble films, including The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
Now, with Thor: Love and Thunder set to hit theaters in May 2022, we're taking a look back at the Thor trilogy and discussing what we can expect from the fourth installment.
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
A Journey into the Nine Realms
Thor: The Dark World picks up a year after the events of The Avengers. Thor has returned to Asgard to restore order after the Bifrost was destroyed. However, his peace is short-lived when Malekith the Accursed, leader of the Dark Elves, returns to seek revenge. Thor must travel to the Nine Realms to stop Malekith and save the universe.
Critical and Commercial Success
Thor: The Dark World received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, grossing over $644 million worldwide. The film was praised for its visuals and action sequences, but some critics found it to be too dark and convoluted.
Setting the Stage for Ragnarok
Thor: The Dark World introduced several important characters and plot points that would be further developed in Thor: Ragnarok. The film introduced Malekith the Accursed, who would become a major antagonist in Ragnarok. It also introduced Jane Foster's transformation into the Mighty Thor, which would play a major role in Ragnarok.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
A Change of Pace
Thor: Ragnarok was a major departure from the previous Thor films. Directed by Taika Waititi, Ragnarok was a more comedic and lighthearted film that injected new life into the franchise. The film follows Thor as he is imprisoned on the planet Sakaar and must fight his way back to Asgard to stop Hela, the Goddess of Death.
Critical and Commercial Smash
Thor: Ragnarok was a critical and commercial smash. The film received rave reviews from critics and grossed over $854 million worldwide. The film was praised for its humor, action, and performances, particularly Hemsworth's.
A New Direction for Thor
Thor: Ragnarok marked a new direction for Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film introduced a more comedic and relatable Thor, and it set the stage for the character's future appearances in the MCU.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
What to Expect
Thor: Love and Thunder is the fourth installment in the Thor franchise. The film is directed by Taika Waititi and stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, and Christian Bale. The film follows Thor as he teams up with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Gorr the God Butcher.
