After the devastating events of the Hellfire Gala, Kurt Wagner is on the runand having the time of his life? And since Kang was one of the original comic-book Avengers villains, if a new version of Earths Mightiest Heroes re-assemble to face this guy, Thor would almost certainly be involved. But heres a question: Is Loki in Valhalla too? [99][101] He received special permission to enter Australia, despite the country's strict travel restrictions during the pandemic, since Love and Thunder was providing jobs for Australians. Introduced in Loki, Kang is also set to appear in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania in 2023. The Valhalla scene is a heartwarming bookend to Janes story after she dies heroically, sacrificing herself to save the children. [117] Septimus Caton would later be cast as Satan and had makeup and prosthetic tests done, but the character does not appear in the film. [41], Shortly after the release of the third Thor film, Thor: Ragnarok, in November 2017, that film's director Taika Waititi and executives from Marvel Studios met to discuss ideas for another film, which was green-lit following the positive responses to Ragnarok. Luke Hemsworth reprised his role from Thor: Ragnarok as an Asgardian actor portraying Thor in a stage show, and Chris Hemsworth's wife, Elsa Pataky, appeared as a wolf woman, one of Thor's past lovers. Tessa Thompson can neither confirm nor deny that Thor: Love and Thunder will involve the multiverse. Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi are back and bringing the new-age Ragnarok vibes back for the first time since 2017.. The Necrosword that chooses Gorr is a bit different in the comics where All-Black the Necrosword is actually a symbiote yes, a Venom-style symbiote. While the film did well at the box office, earning $760.9 million worldwide, it was critically panned. . [181], Outside of North America, Love and Thunder grossed $15.7million from 17 markets on its opening day, surpassing the first-day overall results of Thor: Ragnarok (2017) by 39%. [61] It was then moved up a week to February 11 once Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was rescheduled from November 2021 to March 2022,[63] and delayed once again to May 6, 2022, in December 2020,[97][63] before shifting to the July 2022 date in October 2021. In the complicated timeline of the MCU, Hemsworth's Thor is one of three of the original Avengers still But despite all of this, he does make it to Eternity and as such gets to make a wish. [108] Waititi also used Satellite Lab's PlateLight technology (after previously using their Dynamiclight technology on Ragnarok), which is a special rig designed to capture multiple lighting set-ups simultaneously within a single shot at a high frame rate, allowing Waititi to select which lighting set up he would like in post-production. [187] Owen Gleiberman of Variety said there are "many words to describe [Thor: Love and Thunder]", stating "comedy is all part of the package" that made Ragnarok "such a genuine Marvel wildflower." Chin remarked that the trailer was "dedicated to catching up with Thor as he rediscovers himself", and was excited for Portman's performance as Foster. With Starfield being the center of the Xbox 2023 Showcase last week, Bethesda gave us a deep dive into one of the biggest games this generation. He found it a "hasty-feeling mess of a movie" and "disappointing given that it's directed by [Waititi]", although he praised Bale and Russell Crowe's performances. [160] It was previously set for release on November 5, 2021,[7] but was delayed to February 18, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [51] Portman agreed to return to the franchise, after her character had not been included in Ragnarok, following a single meeting with Waititi, who was given creative freedom from Marvel Studios to reimagine her role in the film, in which he offered to portray the character in a different and fresh way, with a "license to be adventurous and fun and funny". Thor then leaves Gorr to make his decision and attends to Foster, who succumbs to her illness and dies in his arms. Thor: Love and Thunder introduced Love, Gorr the God Butcher's daughter. Thor puts an enchantment on Mjolnir to protect Jane, just like Odin placed an enchantment on the hammer in the first film: Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.. [96] In December, Feige revealed that the film's release was delayed again, this time to May 6, 2022, and he announced that Bale would portray Gorr the God Butcher in the film. Thor ( Chris Hemsworth) is on a journey of self-discovery when Thor: Love and Thunder begins. [61] Pre-production on the film was delayed due to the pandemic, with Waititi unsure when production would continue. The film was directed by Taika Waititi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, and stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor alongside Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Jaimie Alexander, Waititi, Russell Crowe, and Natalie Portman. However, her being only a product of Eternity suggests that she might not have the full breadth of the entity's powers. [211] In June 2023, Hemsworth said informal conversations had discussed potential ideas for future appearances for the character. [81] The steed was renamed from Aragorn as in the comics to Warsong for Love and Thunder, after previously appearing unnamed in Ragnarok and Endgame. [152], Ulta Beauty partnered with Marvel Studios to create a makeup collection based on the film. He died in battle, which this movie tells us is a requirement for getting into Valhalla. [155], Thor: Love and Thunder premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 23, 2022. Valhalla is the afterlife of the Norse gods, and theres a lot of talk about it in this movie. Menu. Darcy Lewis returns! [12], Filming occurred at Centennial Park in Sydney in early February,[110] with Klementieff, Gillan, Bautista, and Pratt completing their scenes shortly afterward. [132][133] Waititi wanted the music to reflect the same aesthetic of the film with its "bombastic, loud, colorful palette". [83], At the end of July, Waititi said they had been writing the script off and on for over a year and he was taking another pass on it that week. When Thor imbues the children of New Asgards with his power, it spreads among them in the shape of Yggdrasil, the sacred tree central to Norse mythology and several Thor legends. Club graded the film 'B', feeling that it did "[revisit] the cheeky, sentimental tone of the nearly universally beloved Thor: Ragnarok, and propels its eponymous hero into new adventures that bring full circle a journey that started with the very first, much-less-beloved Thor back in 2011." Chris Hemsworth is putting the brakes on his daughter's acting career for now after her role in Thor: Love and Thunder.. [173], Thor: Love and Thunder grossed $343.3million in the United States and Canada, and $417.7million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $760.9million. WebThor's retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods. And thats basically it. [107] Filming was delayed from an initial August 2020 start date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [146][147][148] Eric Francisco of Inverse noted the similar comedic tone from Ragnarok while adding "some darker shades" with the inclusion of Gorr. She has a sword that can absorb electricity. It featured more LED panels and offered a higher resolution than the original volume created for The Mandalorian. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hemsworth explained how his daughter India Rose's role in Thor 4 expanded and why he wants her to halt her Hollywood career. "I think we just had too much fun. [23] A month later, Chris Pratt was revealed to be reprising his role as Guardians of the Galaxy leader Peter Quill / Star-Lord. Thor: Love and Thunder finds Thor on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced a quest for inner peace. For a few moments after Love was resurrected at the end of Thor: Love & Thunder, the character appears to be a manifestation of Eternity itself, and shares a resemblance to the Marvel Comics character Singularity. Production was expected to begin in late 2020 but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. And for more on Thor, check out Christian Bale and Taika Waititi on bringing Gorr the God Butcher to life, find out how to watch Thor 4, and dig into how Thor: Love and Thunder undermines Jane Foster's worthiness. [34] Also appearing in the film are Kieron L. Dyer as Axl, Heimdall's son,[35] Chris Hemsworth's daughter India as Love, Gorr's daughter,[19] and Stephen Curry as Yakan, the ruler of the planet Indigarr. Despite their prayers to their god, Rapu, Love dies. "[195], At the London premiere Q&A, in response to the question "How gay will the film be?" [163] The Malaysian government confirmed that this was due to LGBT elements not being cut from the film. In this IGN Performance preview, we dive into the details shared by the team, the revealed PC minimum and recommended specifications, and how the Creation Engine 2 works, comparing the previous games to gauge some of the potential reasons why the team might have chosen 30fps. His final acts were valiant ones, and based on the basic Valhalla rules put out there in Love and Thunder, we think hes probably in there too. While Love was a pivotal character in Thor: Love & Thunder, the character doesn't have a counterpart in Marvel Comics. We get Hercules in the mid-credits scene. While the film did well at the box office, earning $760.9 million worldwide, it was critically panned. Heres a question: Is Loki in Valhalla too? Tonys dead, Cap is old, and Nats also dead. [41], Waititi said in early June 2021 that post-production would be completed by February 2022. [135] The film features the song "Rainbow in the Dark" by Dio, according to Wendy Dio, widow of band member Ronnie James Dio. Lets run through all of the Easter Eggs we found in the film: But what did you think of Thor: Love and Thunder? To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who - to Thor's surprise - inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. [172] According to the streaming aggregator JustWatch, Thor: Love and Thunder was the 3rd most streamed film in the United States in 2022. Thor: Love and Thunder is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Thor. [62] The film also features Falligar the Behemoth, one of the gods slain by Gorr,[78] the cosmic wish-granting entity Eternity,[79] Thor's magical goats Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder, based on the Norse mythological animals Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjstr,[80] and Warsong, Valkyrie's winged steed. Released . It's always hard being in the center of it and having any real perspective[] you just don't know how people are going to respond. The Necrosword offers itself to Gorr, who kills Rapu with it and vows to kill all gods. Daley Pearson appears as New Asgard tour guide Darryl Jacobson, after first portraying the role in Marvel Studios' Team Thor short film series. We also compare the improvements over the previous showing, enhancements within the engine, and much more. She throws away Stormbreaker to prevent Gorr from accessing it. [82] Waititi had planned to have Jesus make a cameo appearance as part of a cutaway gag in the Omnipotence City sequence, after Valkyrie mentioned a "God of Carpentry". While there is no character named "Love" raised by Thor in Marvel Comics, Thor does, in fact, have a daughter in an alternate reality with Lady Sif, though this child is named Torunn Thorsdttir. [136], Lego sets and Hasbro figures based on the film were revealed in February 2022,[137] with additional Lego sets and Funko Pops revealed that April. [150] Scott Mendelson of Forbes called the trailer "the real deal" compared to the teaser, and noted similarities with the Masters of the Universe franchise. In a mid-credits scene, back in Omnipotence City, a recuperating Zeus sends his son Hercules to kill Thor. [106] Perception designed the film's main-on-end title sequence, drawing inspiration from 1980s rock band logos and designing approximately 250 custom fonts for the sequence. When Foster senses that Gorr is about to kill Thor, she joins the battle with Mjolnir to save him. 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He also praised Gorr's characterizationa "power[ful introduction]"and concluded the review by saying he felt "moved" by the end. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hemsworth explained how his daughter India Rose's role in Thor 4 expanded and why he wants her to halt her Hollywood career. Gorr refers to Janes Mighty Thor as Lady Thor like a lot of the internet did when the comics character was revealed. It surpassed Ragnarok's opening by 19%. With Gorr poised to make his wish, Thor implores Gorr to revive his daughter instead of destroying the gods. [174] The film's opening weekend earned $303.3 million globally, of which IMAX contributed $23 million, making it the third-largest July debut of all-time for the format. Robinson joined to contribute to the script in February 2020, and further casting was revealed later that year including the appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Together, they fight Gorr and his shadow creatures as they attempt to Gorr and his daughter, Love, the last of their race, struggle in a barren desert. He said Bale brought an "absolutely terrifying vision of Gorr the God Butcher to the screen", adding that it appears Hemsworth was ready to pass the mantle of Thor to Portman. [25] Waititi said they stuck close to Foster's storyline from those comics and tried to adapt its best parts. "I think we just had too much fun. [26] Matt Damon, Sam Neill, and Luke Hemsworth reprise their roles as Asgardian actors respectively playing Loki, Odin, and Thor from Ragnarok, with Melissa McCarthy joining them as an Asgardian actress playing Hela,[27][28] and McCarthy's husband Ben Falcone as the stage manager. [162], The film was not released in Malaysia,[163] Brunei,[164] Kuwait,[165] Bahrain,[166] Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Qatar,[167] and Jordan[168] due to containing LGBT elements. But apparently no johnsons are involved because Korgs species procreates by holding hands for several weeks in a pool of lava. [151] Footage from the film was also featured in the 2022 CineEurope presentation. [40] Lena Headey was also set to appear in the film, but her scenes were cut as well. [142] Both The Ringer's Daniel Chin and Empire's Sophie Butcher highlighted the trailer's focus on Thor's journey of self-discovery as well as the lack of footage of Christian Bale's Gorr. It just became too silly," Hemsworth told GQ. "I think we just had too much fun. Directed by Taika Waititi, the God of Thunders fourth solo film pits both Thors against a Gorr, who literally has God Butcher as his job title. As Gorr dies from the curse, he requests Thor to take care of Love. He was unsure if the film would include the storyline from Aaron's run in which Foster suffers from breast cancer, which he said was a powerful part of the comics. There is a Cocktails and Dreams neon sign on the New Asgardian barge. Moved by their display, Gorr wishes for Eternity to revive Love, which it grants. [101] Sam Neillwho appeared alongside Damon in Ragnarok as an actor playing Odinsaid there was a good chance he would be in the film as well, as long as he could travel from New Zealand to Australia during the pandemic. The biggest question after the show(s) was: why is it 30fps on Xbox Series X and Series S and not 60fps? [86] That October, Hemsworth said Waititi was still writing the script and expressed his excitement for doing something drastically different with his character, as he did in his previous three MCU films. And so its a bittersweet ending. While Gorr the God Butcher does have a child in the comics, this is actually a son named Agar, who died and fueled the villain's rage against the gods, much like in Love & Thunder. [120] Goldblum and Peter Dinklage, who was set to reprise his role as Eitri from Infinity War, had their scenes cut from the theatrical release,[40] as did Lena Headey, who was approached by Waititi for a role in the film. Well tell you right here: There are two post-credits scenes in Thor: Love and Thunder. So to dig into that ending a little more closely, Gorr needs Thors trusty axe Stormbreaker and its bifrost capabilities to open a door to Eternity. He thought the trailer was a "far cry from the Thor we witnessed over a decade ago, as the franchise has transformed into a full-blown space comedy". Thor adopts Gorrs orphan and takes her superheroin around the universe as the titular Love and Thunder. He praised Portman and Bale's performances, with the latter's character being considered "the most interesting and sympathetic Marvel adversary since Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger in Black Panther", and Waititi's "distinctive imagery [in the film] that may disturb and upset some viewers", outpacing Sam Raimi's accomplishments in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). Scott Campbell Jun 23, 2023 12:11 pm. The Thors make it to the Shadow Realm to fight Gorr, but not before he reaches the wish-granting Eternity and brings his dead daughter back to life (before dying himself). [46] Hemsworth said then that he would continue to play Thor for as long as possible, crediting Waititi with revitalizing his interest in the role after he became exhausted and underwhelmed with it prior to making Ragnarok. 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