Thor: Ragnarok

Stranded far from Asgard and without his hammer, Thor must survive an arena contest against the Hulk before he can return home. Hela threatens the world he is trying to reach, leaving him with little time and few familiar advantages. Directed by Taika Waititi, this 2017 adventure sends Thor into a strange new setting with a familiar face on the other side of the fight.

Ragnarok puts Thor in situations where confidence alone will not get him very far. The pleasure is watching a familiar hero adapt: the arena gives his reunion with Hulk an unexpected shape, while the threat to Asgard keeps the adventure grounded in something personal. It offers a lively change of setting for viewers following Thor’s own films.

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Thor: The Dark World ↗

2013 · 1h 52m

The Dark World gives you the previous chapter in Thor’s solo series. If you are new to the character, begin with Thor (2011) through the character guide, then return here. Age of Ultron is linked below for viewers interested in the Avengers route.

Ragnarok is the third Thor film and part of Phase 3. The Dark World is the preceding solo chapter if you are following the series. Age of Ultron offers an earlier ensemble appearance for Thor and Hulk; choose the route that matches the characters you want to follow.

Plan around the catalog runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes); Disney Movies lists 2h 10m. The catalog date is October 24, 2017, while Disney lists November 3 for the US release.

Essential before Doomsday. Reinvents Thor and his relationship with Loki — the versions of both brothers that lead into Doomsday.