What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThor: Love and Thunder
Film · 2022
If you loved Thor: Love and Thunder, start with Thor (Kenneth Branagh, 2011) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Thor: Love and Thunder across media.
What hooked you in Thor: Love and Thunder was the way high-stakes cosmic adventure balances epic mythology with deeply personal quests for self-discovery.
Start with the source
The source
Thor
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 2011
Adaptation
Thor: The Dark World
Alan Taylor · Film · 2013
Adaptation
Thor: Ragnarok
Taika Waititi · Film · 2017
Books on the same thread
Weapons of the Metabaron
Alejandro Jodorowsky · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with Thor: Love and Thunder: Space Opera.
If you enjoyed the grand cosmic scale and god-like power dynamics in Thor: Love and Thunder, this space opera offers a similarly intense exploration of destiny and absolute corruption.
Thunderhead
Neal Shusterman · Book · 2018
Explores: Mortality, Ethics, Power.
Much like the philosophical conflicts found in Thor: Love and Thunder, this story pits its characters against impossible moral questions regarding life, death, and the weight of immense power.
The Dark Tower
Stephen King · Book · 1982
Explores: Good vs Evil, Parallel Worlds, Gunslingers.
Fans of the shifting realities and epic quests in Thor: Love and Thunder will appreciate how this narrative weaves parallel worlds and high-stakes battle into a grand personal journey.
The Return of the King
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien · Book · 1997
Explores: Good vs Evil, Courage, Sacrifice.
If you loved the focus on legendary figures uniting against overwhelming evil in Thor: Love and Thunder, you will find the same sense of sacrificial heroism and fellowship here.
Series on the same thread
The Sandman
Neil Gaiman · Series · 2022
Explores: Cosmic Horror, Existentialism, Redemption.
Just as Thor: Love and Thunder explores the existence of gods, this series examines the burden of divinity and existential purpose through a sprawling, mythic journey across many worlds.
Justice League Unlimited
Series · 2004
Explores: Superpowers, Team Dynamics, Cosmic Threats.
If the team-up dynamics and cosmic threats in Thor: Love and Thunder kept you engaged, this show delivers the same high-energy superhero cooperation against universe-ending dangers.
Andor
Tony Gilroy · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Thor: Love and Thunder: Space Opera.
While Thor: Love and Thunder focuses on gods, this story captures that same feeling of an underdog finding their purpose while navigating the complex politics of a vast galaxy.
Loki
Michael Waldron · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Thor: Love and Thunder: Superhero.
If you enjoyed the themes of redemption and identity explored in Thor: Love and Thunder, you will appreciate how this series deconstructs fate within a sprawling cosmic bureaucracy.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The comedic chemistry and sense of chaotic adventure found in Thor: Love and Thunder translate perfectly to this actual play experience, where high fantasy meets irreverent, character-driven humor.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, unfiltered dialogue, lifestyle exploration.
If you appreciated the conversational banter that breaks up the tension in Thor: Love and Thunder, this long-form podcast offers a similar focus on unfiltered, personality-driven exploration.
Common questions
What order should I watch the movies in to understand Thor: Love and Thunder?
To follow the character arc of Thor Odinson, you should watch Thor, Thor: The Dark World, and Thor: Ragnarok before viewing Thor: Love and Thunder. These films establish his history and relationships with characters like Jane Foster and Valkyrie, providing essential context for the events in the 2022 film.
Is Jane Foster in Thor: Love and Thunder?
Yes, Jane Foster appears in Thor: Love and Thunder. She returns as the Mighty Thor and wields Mjolnir to assist Thor Odinson, King Valkyrie, and Korg in their mission to stop Gorr the God Butcher from causing the extinction of the gods during their cosmic adventure.
Who is the villain in Thor: Love and Thunder?
The villain in Thor: Love and Thunder is Gorr the God Butcher. He is a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of all gods. Thor Odinson must enlist the help of his allies to uncover the mystery of Gorr's vengeance and stop him before it is too late.
Does Thor: Love and Thunder follow the events of Thor: Ragnarok?
Yes, Thor: Love and Thunder continues the story of Thor Odinson following his previous adventures. While Thor: Ragnarok established Thor's status as a hero, Thor: Love and Thunder focuses on his interrupted retirement as he teams up with Jane Foster and King Valkyrie to face Gorr the God Butcher.