By Andie Hagemann
Before Thor: Love and Thunder bolts into U.S. theaters on Friday, July 8, enjoy this marvelous slate of Marvel Studios films to reacquaint yourself with the strongest Avenger. From his banishment to Earth and dueling with Thanos, to combating his brother Loki’s endless hijinks, we present five Thor-related titles to binge on Disney+…
Thor—Available on Disney+
As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is next in line to inherit the throne of Asgard. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts viciously when the Frost Giants enter the palace—violating their treaty. Odin banishes Thor to Earth and strips him of his powers. Meanwhile, Thor’s brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) plots mischief across Asgard. The film also stars Clark Greg as Agent Coulson; Idris Elba as Heimdall; and Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis.
Thor: The Dark World—Available on Disney+
During ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon—the Aether—was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, astrophysicist Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, leading Thor (Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms. Hopkins and Hiddleston reprise their roles as Odin and Loki, respectively.
Thor: Ragnarok—Available on Disney+
Thor (Hemsworth) is in a race against time to save Asgard from the clutches of the all-powerful Hela (Cate Blanchett), who plots to ascend the throne as Odin’s true successor. However, she sends Thor and Loki (Hiddleston) to the strange, distant planet of Sakaar, where Thor is imprisoned. He soon finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo)—his fellow Avenger. The film also stars Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie; Taika Waititi as Korg; and Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster.
Avengers: Infinity War—Available on Disney+
Iron Man (Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Hemsworth), the Hulk (Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) unite to battle Thanos (Josh Brolin)—their most formidable enemy yet. He’s on a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones, with which he can wipe out a full half of existence. The Avengers’ goal? To thwart this sinister plan before it’s too late.
Avengers: Endgame—Available on Disney+
Post-blip, Iron Man aka Tony Stark (Downey Jr.) is stranded in space sans food or water after the events of Avengers: Infinity War, attempting to communicate with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers—Captain America (Evans), Black Widow (Johansson), Thor (Hemsworth), and Bruce Banner (Ruffalo)—plot ways to bring back their vanished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos (Brolin).