[143], Thor earned $25.5 million on its opening day in the United States and Canada, including $3.3 million from Thursday previews,[133] for a total weekend gross of $65.7 million. [121] Other official promotional partners included Burger King, Dr. Pepper, 7 Eleven, and Visa. Thor Odinson is the Asgardian God of Thunder, the former king of Asgard and New Asgard, and a founding member of the Avengers. 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[107] In April 2011, the IMAX Corporation, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment announced that they have finalized an agreement to release the film in IMAX 3D, continuing the partnership which began on Iron Man 2. She appears, destroying Mjölnir, and forces the escaping Thor and Loki from the Bifröst out into space. Rick Marshall of MTV News believed it to be the weapon Mjöllnir belonging to Thor, writing, "It continues the grand tradition of connecting the film to another property in development around the Marvel movie universe. Thor makes amends with Odin, admitting he is not ready to be king; meanwhile, on Earth, Foster and her team search for a way to open a portal to Asgard. The Dark Elves, led by Malekith, attack Asgard, searching for Jane. Thor & Loki's History | Marvel's Long Story Short. For Thor's arrogance, Odin strips his son of his godly power and exiles him to Earth as a mortal. "Chris Hemsworth Talks 'Awkward' Naked Movie Scenes, "Chris Hemsworth Reveals the 3 Marvel Movies Left on His Contract", "Doctor Strange revelations: Secrets and Easter eggs from the new Marvel movie", "Chris Hemsworth Confirms Thor: Love and Thunder Won't Be His Last MCU Appearance", "Marvel's 'What If?' [65] In May 2000, Marvel Studios brought Artisan Entertainment to help finance it as a film, but by June 2004 the project still had yet to be patronized by a studio. [91] Feige mentioned that the film would take place on both modern day Earth and Asgard but Thor's human host, Dr. Donald Blake, would not be included. "[11] In October 2008, Daniel Craig was offered the role, but ultimately turned it down, citing his commitments to the James Bond franchise. [141][142], Thor earned $181 million in North America and $268.3 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $449.3 million. [145], Thor's opening in Australia generated $5.8 million and placing second behind Universal Pictures' Fast Five. I wanted to do something different this time. Hemsworth's brother, Liam also auditioned for the role, but was passed on by Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. Thor and Jane return to London through another portal. We took a lot of reference from the natural world such as the corona of the sun and gave the sleep effect plenty of volume and space". [112] Branagh stated that BUF, who developed the effects for the race through space, were inspired by Hubble photography and other images of deep space. '"[16] About approaching Thor's fighting style, he remarked, "First, we looked at the comic books and the posturing, the way [Thor] moves and fights, and a lot of his power seems to be drawn up through the ground. [42] The following month, Marvel announced that they had cast the Warriors Three; Fandral was to be played by Stuart Townsend, Hogun was to be played by Tadanobu Asano and Volstagg was to be played by Ray Stevenson. He described it as "a human story right in the center of a big epic scenario. "[118], In July 2010 Marvel Studios held a Thor panel at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International during which Kenneth Branagh, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, Tom Hiddleston, and Clark Gregg discussed the film and showed some clips from it. [147], The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported a 77% approval rating, with an average rating of 6.71/10, based on 285 reviews. [50] Hemsworth cameos in the mid-credits scene of Doctor Strange (2016) and is scheduled to reprise his role in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). Thanos retrieves the last Infinity Stone, however, and despite being grievously wounded by Thor, is able to activate the Infinity Gauntlet; by snapping his fingers, he causes half of the inhabitants of the universe to disintegrate. Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. [64] The film gained momentum after the success of X-Men (2000). [176][177] Cate Blanchett, Tessa Thompson, Jeff Goldblum and Karl Urban joined the cast as Hela, Valkyrie, Grandmaster, and Skurge, respectively. Although Thor's arrogance has been tempered since his first film, he still shows flashes of impulsiveness such as when he attacks Steve Rogers at their first meeting in The Avengers. The Avengers - Chris Hemsworth 4. In that same month, Douglas Tait revealed that he performed for motion capture of the Frost Giants. Loki later travels to Earth with the goal of conquering it and he causes havoc until he is captured by Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. He's brash, arrogant. As Thor prepares to ascend to the throne of Asgard after his father, Odin, frost giants attempt to retrieve an artifact captured by Odin in a war centuries before. Malekith merges with the Aether and leaves in his ship as Loki is fatally wounded. 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In the aftermath of Thanos' defeat, Thor abdicates as king of New Asgard and makes Valkyrie the new ruler. In the MCU, with no element of an alter ego, this banishment is resolved within the first film, over the course of days. agent Phil Coulson from the Iron Man films. [120] Marvel Studios and Acura launched a joint viral marketing promotion at the 2011 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. Struck by the Destroyer and near death, Thor's selflessness proves him worthy to wield Mjolnir. Thor arrives and frees Loki, hoping to convince him to abandon his plan and return to Asgard. Scott of The New York Times disliked the film, calling it "an example of the programmed triumph of commercial calculation over imagination". Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Referencing this drastic character change, Hemsworth said, "I just had an opinion. $6.2 million of the gross came from IMAX 3D, while 60% of the gross was from 3D screenings. Heimdall alerts Thor that Jane Foster has left his near all-seeing vision, leading Thor to Earth. You don't want his adventures to be clean and antiseptic. There's a bit of that. Iron Man 2 (Referenced only) 2. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster, has a profound effect on Tho… When the return of Scott Lang leads to the idea of using time travel to get the Infinity Stones to save the universe, Thor joins the mission during which he meets his mother in 2013 prior to her death, a meeting that reignites Thor's sense of purpose, and he also regains Mjolnir. [80] Later that month, Kenneth Branagh entered into negotiations to direct,[81] and by December 2008, Branagh confirmed that he had been hired. [84] They later moved the release date to May 20, 2011, to distance the film's release from that of Captain America: The First Avenger, another Marvel Studios film that was scheduled to be released on July 22, 2011. An invisible Loki prompts Selvig to agree, and he does. '"[88] Later in the month, Jackson revealed that he would be filming a scene for Thor to serve as "connective tissue" for The Avengers. [87] However, in an April 2010 interview, Jackson stated that he would not be appearing in Thor. [41], Analysis of the character from a feminist perspective has noted that Thor "might be a hotheaded braggart, but he never demeans women", a sharp contrast with the womanizing Tony Stark.[40]. Part of the difficulty with solving these is that we had to ensure they would work in stereo. After a brief fight with Stark and Rogers, Thor agrees to take Loki to S.H.I.E.L.D. 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Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin and is forced to live among humans. Thor crash-lands on the planet Sakaar, and is captured by the slave trader Valkyrie, a former member of the ancient Asgardian order of Valkyries defeated by Hela. Thor, crowned king, decides to take his people to Earth, but they are intercepted by a large spacecraft carrying Thanos. [12], In May 2009, Chris Hemsworth was in negotiations to portray the title role after a back-and-forth process in which the 25-year-old actor was refused early on, then given a second chance to read for the part. Surtur claims he will destroy Asgard in a prophesied Ragnarök, when his crown is placed into the Eternal Flame in Odin's vaults. Neither of his solo films was a huge hit and Hemsworth was starting to become bored with the character. Shawn is also a published author, with a non-fiction book about the Stephen King Dollar Baby Filmmakers and has begun work on a new fiction series as well. [101][102], Branagh, a fan of the comic book since childhood, commented on the challenge of bridging Asgard and the modern world: "Inspired by the comic book world both pictorially and compositionally at once, we've tried to find a way to make a virtue and a celebration of the distinction between the worlds that exist in the film but absolutely make them live in the same world. [48] When Spider-Man 4's production stalled, Paramount and Marvel Entertainment pushed up the release of Thor by two weeks to May 6, 2011. Heimdall uses the Bifröst to send Hulk to Earth before he is killed and the ship obliterated. In 965 AD, Odin, king of Asgard, wages war against the Frost Giants of Jotunheim and their leader Laufey, to prevent them from conquering the nine realms, starting with Earth. [7] It was the 15th highest-grossing film of 2011. [57] In particular, The Dark World was criticized for adding "absolutely zero development or growth for its main character", resulting in "little enthusiasm for Thor from either audiences or Marvel". In the MCU, Thor himself assists Eitri in creating Stormbreaker as a replacement for the destroyed Mjölnir, to use as a weapon with which to face Thanos,[55] though he does later retrieve Mjölnir for a brief period while travelling through time. [37][92], In December 2009, Rene Russo was cast as Frigga, Thor's mother and Odin's wife. In the films, she has no prior connection to the character, and meets him due to her work as a physicist studying the type of phenomena his appearances generate.[41]. When asked why not Jackson explained, "I have no idea. [45] In Avengers: Endgame, after the five-year time gap, Thor has become an overweight drunkard, and is depicted with long hair and an overgrown beard. 3. Thor lands in New Mexico, meeting astrophysicist Dr. Jane Foster. [169] Eric Pearson and Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost wrote the screenplay,[170] with Kevin Feige again producing. Thor (First appearance) - Dakota Goyo (Young) and Chris Hemsworth 3. Branagh is the perfect choice. Thor and Loki have never really got along... Long Story Short is for comic fans who want to get caught up on the entirety of Marvel history as quickly as possible. "Chris Hemsworth Marvels At 'Avengers' Success: 'We Pulled It Off! The warriors find Thor, but the Destroyer attacks and defeats them, prompting Thor to offer himself instead. The local populace finds Mjolnir, which S.H.I.E.L.D. I got a job!' Each film I've wanted to, in particular, the last couple, and they were on board," and added, "We shot for many hours and days and discussed how far could we push (Thor) and what we could do different. When his irresponsible and impetuous behavior reignited a conflict between Asgard and Jotunheim, Thor was denied the right to become king, stripped of his power, and banished to Earth by Odin. "[2] Lee and Kirby included Thor in The Avengers #1 (Sept. 1963) as a founding member of the superhero team. Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. In the comics, Thor's love interest, Jane Foster, is an assistant to Donald Blake. Imprisoned during his search for the Infinity Stones, Thor fights Surtur in Muspelheim. [43] Various efforts to depict Thor dressed in "street clothes" like people of Earth have been criticized as having him look like "an extra in Cameron Crowe's Singles". I've been frustrated with my brothers at times, or family, but I'm the only one who is allowed to be angry at them. Paramount said this coastline was ideal because its gradual slope of sand down to the waterline creates excellent reflective opportunities on film. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! Thor Odinson is a fictional character portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Near the climax of Thanos' invasion of Wakanda (waged to obtain the Mind Stone from Vision), Thor, Rocket and Groot arrive on Earth via the Bifröst and rally with the defenders. After reigniting a dormant war, Thor is banished from Asgard to Earth, stripped of his powers and his hammer Mjölnir. [49] In an interview with Swedish news site Ystads Allehanda, Stellan Skarsgård stated that he had joined the cast, though he did not specify his role. Marvel's Long Story Short. The Avengers return to Sokovia and defeat Ultron, and Thor returns to Asgard to learn more about the forces he suspects have manipulated recent events. [139], The film was also collected in a 10-disc box set titled "Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled" which includes all of the Phase One films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thor's mother Frigga is killed protecting Jane, and Malekith is forced to flee. [164][165] Hemsworth, Hiddleston, and Portman reprised their roles, along with others from the first film. [77] Guillermo del Toro entered talks to direct the film. [169], A third sequel named Thor: Love and Thunder is scheduled to be released on May 6, 2022. The letter cited cost concerns with moving production too far away from its headquarters. Branagh stated the footage contains "things like the Asgardian parents, Odin and Frigga, played by the beautiful Rene Russo, there's some beautiful scenes in there that I think people will enjoy. Lady Sif (First appearance) 7. [99] On March 15, 2010, production of Thor moved to Galisteo, New Mexico where Cerro Pelon Ranch,[100] an old-fashioned Western film town, was extensively modified for the shoot. Thor ultimately defeats Malekith in a battle in Greenwich, and returns to Asgard to decline Odin's offer to take the throne, and tells Odin of Loki's sacrifice. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thor_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)&oldid=1001956743, Fictional characters with eating disorders, Fictional characters with electric or magnetic abilities, Fictional characters with post-traumatic stress disorder, Fictional characters with weather abilities, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2020, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 January 2021, at 04:00. This leads directly to Odin banishing him to Earth, and indirectly to Loki's attempt as overthrowing Asgard after Loki learns that he was born a frost giant and adopted by Odin. The changes were suggested by Hemsworth, who had tired of repeatedly playing the character the same way in previous appearances, and agreed to by director Taika Waititi. It's not gonna matter [if you're not into superhero movies]. In the midst of a battle with Hela's forces, Loki returns aboard the Grandmaster's vessel, helping Asgard's citizens to escape. [86], In February 2009, Samuel L. Jackson, who had briefly portrayed Nick Fury at the end of the film Iron Man, signed on to reprise the role in Thor as part of an unprecedented nine-picture deal with Marvel Studios. 1. [114], The film's score was written by composer Patrick Doyle, a frequent collaborator of Branagh. In the present, Odin's son Thor prepares to ascend to the throne of Asgard as King but is interrupted when the Frost Giants attempt to retrieve the Casket. [63] Thor was abandoned until April 1997, when Marvel Studios was beginning to expand rapidly. Darcy Lewis (First appearance) 4. [105] In March 2011, scenes involving Adriana Barraza were removed from the theatrical cut of the film during the editing process. ", "Thor, at his best, has always had a classic bent in terms of his history, the way he speaks and the often Shakespearean dramas that surround him. Featured Characters: 1. [152] In the Chicago Sun-Times, Richard Roeper liked the film "Thanks in large part to a charming, funny and winning performance from Australian actor Chris Hemsworth in the title role, Thor is the most entertaining superhero debut since the original Spider-Man". Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie ... Thor (2011) Full Cast & Crew. The warrior Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by his father Odin (Sir Anthony Hopkins) for his arrogance and sent to Earth to live amongst humans. Against Odin's order, Thor travels to Jotunheim to confront Frost Giant leader Laufey, accompanied by his brother Loki, childhood friend Sif and the Warriors Three: Voltstagg, Fandral, and Hogun. I mean, it's a very common sort of response to depression and pain. Thor learns in Ragnarok that his power does not come from Mjolnir, only to spend the bulk of Infinity War pursuing the creation of a new, more powerful weapon. During this time, the rights were picked up by various film studios until Marvel signed Mark Protosevich to develop the project in 2006, and planned to finance and release it through Paramount. Marvel Cinematic Universe (14 films) 1. [154] A.O. [134][135] It became the tenth highest-grossing film of 2011 in the United States and Canada,[144] and the highest-grossing comic-book film from May–August 2011. For The Avengers, Hemsworth said that he was able to maintain the strength he built up for Thor by increasing his food intake, consisting of chicken breasts, fish, steak, and eggs every day. On Vormir On Vormir. The plot revealed! It is the twenty-ninth film in the MCU and sixth and final film of Phase Four. With Selvig's help, he is freed and resigns himself to exile on Earth as he develops a romance with Foster. [19] In June 2009, Feige confirmed that both Hemsworth and Hiddleston had signed on. That kind of dialogue and character needs someone who comes from a classically trained background in order for it not to sound forced or artificial. It's the story of an Old Testament god who becomes a New Testament god". I called my agent he said, 'Naw, you're not in it.' [70], Mark Protosevich, a fan of the Thor comic book, agreed to write the script in April 2006, and the project moved to Paramount Pictures, after it acquired the rights from Sony. Thor arrives and fights Loki before destroying the Bifröst Bridge to stop Loki's plan, stranding himself in Asgard. It's a different approach for me, or for Thor. [178] Both Hemsworth and Thompson will reprise their roles, with Natalie Portman returning after not appearing in Thor: Ragnarok. Turan praised the performances of Hemsworth, Hopkins, and Elba, but found the special effects inconsistent and the Earth storyline derivative. The Avengers track down and attack Ultron but Wanda Maximoff subdues them with a psychic attack. 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A battle ensues until Odin intervenes to save the Asgardians, destroying the fragile truce between the two races. The discs were released by Paramount Home Media Distribution on September 13, 2011 in three editions: a single-disc DVD, a 2-disc Blu-ray-DVD combo pack, and a 3-disc Blu-ray/DVD/3D combo pack. [151] Megan Lehmann of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "The hammer-hurling god of thunder kicks off this superhero summer with a bang". Where's his hammer? Thanos manages to teleport away before Thor can finish him off. With the help of Stephen Strange, they find a dying Odin in Norway, who explains that his passing will allow his firstborn child, Hela, to escape from a prison she was sealed in long ago. has constructed, but he finds himself unable to lift it and is captured. [104] Filming wrapped on May 6, 2010. Thor: Ragnarok - Chris … In response Barraza stated, "It saddens me because the movie is great and because I was acting alongside some tremendous actors that I admire very much, but I understand the nature of films, and it's not the first or last time that scenes will be cut". 's flying aircraft carrier, the Helicarrier. UPN was in talks for airing it; excited by the prospect, they pushed for a script and approached Tyler Mane to play Thor. Against Odin's order, Thor travels to Jotunheim to confront … Once the Chitauri are defeated, Thor returns Loki and a source of power called the Tesseract to Asgard. [73] In August 2007 Marvel Studios signed Matthew Vaughn to direct the film. As Doyle declared that his own Celtic background made him familiar with Norse mythology, an old Celtic folk song also provided the inspiration for Thor's leitmotif. [25], By the events of Thor: Ragnarok, Thor has become a "lone gunslinger" searching for the Infinity Stones. Thor lands in New Mexico, where astrophysicist Dr. Jane Foster, her assistant Darcy Lewis, and mentor Dr. Erik Selvig find him. [108] Branagh stated that the 3-D process initially made him cringe but said "We came to feel that in our case 3-D could be the very good friend of story and character for a different kind of experience". So to extract that and interpret it for the big screen was an interesting challenge creatively. Thor star Tessa Thompson has revealed that she's "relatively certain" she has "another couple" of Marvel movies to film as Valkyrie, the leader of New Asgard.. [54] Joseph Gatt, Joshua Cox, and Douglas Tait portray Frost Giants. The film was a financial success, earning $449.3 million worldwide, and was positively reviewed for its performances, although the Earth-based elements of the film received some criticism. Somehow the Marvel planets came into alignment more perfectly, more sublimely, with this film than with any other Marvel movie: it is smart, visually exciting and perhaps above all, funny. In a vault on Asgard ... CAPTAIN MARVEL: What is Carol's nickname for Monica? Thor then joins the Guardians of the Galaxy, where it is implied that there will be a leadership conflict between him and Peter Quill. [117], The film also features a song by the Foo Fighters, "Walk", in both a scene where a powerless Thor shares some boilermakers with Selvig in a roadhouse, and the film's closing credits. Thor Odinson (First appearance) Supporting Characters: 1. Thor Odinson is a fictional character portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. [149] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale. He has Loki place Surtur's crown in the Eternal Flame, and the reborn Surtur destroys Asgard and Hela. With Avengers: Endgame about to conclude the 22-film cycle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor is one of the three core MCU superheroes who received a trilogy of films in the three Phases of the MCU now referred to as The Infinity Saga.Thor has been charismatically portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in the God of Thunder's every appearance in the … [133][134][135] The film is part of Phase One of the MCU. [52], Chris Hemsworth will voice the character in the Disney+ animated anthology series What If...?.[53]. Iron Man 3 (Mentioned only) 5. As one of the original members of the Avengers, it appeared Thor's future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was coming to a close just a few years ago. It was directed by Kenneth Branagh, written by the writing team of Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz along with Don Payne, and stars Chris Hemsworth as the title character alongside Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, K… The epic adventure Thor spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard. Several weeks later, Thor goes with a group of Avengers to confront Thanos on the garden planet to which he has retired. It's about finding the framing style, the color palette, finding the texture and the amount of camera movement that helps celebrate and express the differences and the distinctions in those worlds. 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