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Thor: Love and Thunder
Film · 2022
What hooked you in Thor: Love and Thunder was the way grand, cosmic stakes are balanced by the messy, complicated personal lives of gods.
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The source
Thor
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 2011
Adaptation
Thor: The Dark World
Alan Taylor · Film · 2013
Adaptation
Thor: Ragnarok
Taika Waititi · Film · 2017
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Thor movies in to understand Thor: Love and Thunder?
To follow the character arc of Thor Odinson, you should watch the films in order of release. Start with Thor (2011), followed by Thor: The Dark World (2013), and Thor: Ragnarok (2017) before viewing Thor: Love and Thunder to understand the history of the characters involved.
Is Jane Foster in Thor: Love and Thunder?
Yes, Jane Foster appears in Thor: Love and Thunder. She returns as the Mighty Thor, wielding Mjolnir to assist Thor Odinson, King Valkyrie, and Korg on their cosmic mission to stop Gorr the God Butcher from causing the extinction of the gods.
Does Gorr the God Butcher appear in previous Thor movies?
No, Gorr the God Butcher does not appear in Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), or Thor: Ragnarok (2017). He is introduced specifically in Thor: Love and Thunder as a galactic killer who seeks vengeance and the extinction of the gods.
Should I watch Thor: Ragnarok before seeing Thor: Love and Thunder?
Yes, it is recommended to watch Thor: Ragnarok before Thor: Love and Thunder. Watching the previous films provides necessary context for the status of Thor Odinson, King Valkyrie, and Korg as they reunite to face the threat posed by Gorr the God Butcher.