Marvel's Thor is a 2011 live-action superhero movie produced by 20th Century Fox and Marvel Studios. Based off of the Norse Deity and Marvel superhero by the same name. It is the sixth film of Phase 1 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Being released worldwide on May 2nd 2011.
Production
After the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in particular the Iron Man and Hulk franchises, Marvel Studios announced at the 2009 Comic Con that they would be giving Thor and Captain America their own solo movies respectively come 2011. The idea for a Thor movie gained momentum and officially entered pre-production. Shortly after it was announced Kenneth Branagh was directing and Chris Hemsworth was cast at the titular role. Branagh, wished to make Thor a fantasy style epic with Shakesperian influence. The studio seemed to like this idea, though they did have Kevin Feige work with Branagh to try and make his vision flow with the rest of the MCU without altering anyone's work too much, though it still kept true to Branagh's theme the movie also acted as an origin story for MCU's Thor. It was also for that reason the movie's Supernatural tones appeared to be altered in exchange for a more scientific approach. Being that the Marvel Cinematic Universe was very grounded and science based at that point, they didn't want Thor to change the universe in far too drastic of a way, and the Studio worried introducing too much Supernatural content could do just that.
During early-to-mid 2010 when the movie held principle photography and went into Post-Production, it was revealed Clark Gregg had joined the cast reprising his role as Agent Phil Coulson, similar to what he had done in Iron Man 2 and Black Widow and Hawkeye. It later leaked before the film's release that the main villains would be Loki and the Frost Giants, Kevin Feige did confirm these rumors. It was released on May 2nd 2011 worldwide.
Cast
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- Colm Feore as Laufey
- Doug Jones as Destroyer
- Anthony Hopkins as Odin
- Rene Russo as Frigga
- Ray Stevenson as Balder the Brave
- Jaime Alexander as Lady Sif
- Stellan Skarsgard as Heimdall
- Natalie Portman as Jane Foster
- Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis
- Morgan Freeman as Marcus Stone
- Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson
- Maximiliano Hernandez as Agent Jasper Sitwell
Plot
The movie starts with a shot of Norway a thousand years ago with Odin narrating that the people of Earth (called Midguard) acknowledged their place in the nine realms and worshipped Asgard and its nobles as their gods. But not all beings in the Nine Realms were as humble. The Frost Giants of Jotunheim being a prime example of this. It shows Odin himself leading the battle against them, where he claims to have defeated the giants by stealing their most prized weapon The Casket of Ancient Winters, capable of bringing the harshest winter one could ever know, in addition to taking something else. Showing Odin in Jotunheim picking up something else, but the camera pans away.
Since that war there has been a thousand years of peace, Odin had married the goddess Frigga. With her brilliance and his strength they produced two magnificent twin sons. The first being a warrior named Thor, who took after him with a natural affinity for thunder. Being able to manipulate the winds, skies, and currents. As a reward for his strength, Odin explains he had the Dwarves of Nidavellir use their Star Forge to create for Thor a legendary hammer called Mjolnir! Their other son Loki was much more akin to his mother. Being naturally more intellect driven, he harbored special talents in magic and knowledge, he was also clever and a trickster having been born under the sign of mischief. Odin says that he has ruled the nine realms for a long time and is reaching his twilight years, and needs one of his sons to take over Asgard's throne after him. The choice of which son is better prepared was an obvious one.
It shows in the middle of Asgard, Odin sitting on his throne while Thor walks over in the ceremonial helmet before bowing right at Odin's feet. Odin stands saying how Thor has been remarkable as a warrior, son, and brother and would do well as king of Asgard. When he perishes, Odin asks if Thor will watch over and protect all the Nine Realms with fairness and prosperity. He swears to that along with other oaths, while Odin stands and tells him he is nearly ready to be King, the the ceremony will be complete the next day when Gungnir is passed off. Thor then gets his hand shook by Odin and hugged by Frigga, with Loki standing next to him while Thor quickly shakes his hand as well.
That night Thor is in the dinning hall along with other warriors, including his friend the Lady Sif and the son of Tyr, his cousin Balder the Brave. Thor says how as children they used to play warriors and he always beat them, Balder says he went easy on him. His father would always tell him "That's Odin's boy! Behave yourself." and Sif playfully says they should fight again against Mjolnir and prove Thor wrong, and Thor corrects her by saying King Thor. Outside on the balcony two hounds are fighting each other with Loki watching and Frigga asks what he's doing outside. The wolves disappear revealed to be Loki's illusions and he said he didn't want to be in there. But Frigga says this is very important to Thor and that he must at least eat and make merry while he gives the speech. Loki backs down and heads inside apologizing for forgetting his place. Loki comes inside and has a seat in between Balder and Lady Sif respectively. Thor says he's happy Loki joined him, and stands to give his speech.
Thor says how he is very happy to be the midst of a crowning ceremony like his father, his father before him had done. That once it has commenced he will be a King to all the citizens of Asgard, to try to bring glory to their land and all of the Nine Realms. He says how his father has had a long & noble reign, but tries to have them understand once Thor sits on the throne he shall keep their lives in his gracious hands. Everyone starts eating and enjoying themselves for the rest of the night. Later, at dawn the next day a group of Frost Giants are sneaking through the Castle and manage to head into Odin's secret vault to find the Casket of Ancient Winters. One says they should look around more, they could steal whatever they wanted from there. But another insists the Casket was stolen from their fathers a millenia ago, this is merely justice. Right after the Frost Giants simply puts their fingers on it the Destroyer Armor awakens and defeats them all.
The Royal Family are informed by their guards what had happened. Frigga comments it's strange they haven't had a crime infiltration from another realm in over a decade. Odin claims he will need to speak to the Frost Giants about this matter soon. Thor mentions it would be an honor to resort this matter as his first decree being Asgard's King. Odin tells him though their plans have changed, he cannot step down from the throne in a time such as this. Only an experienced king can keep the peace with a race such as the Frost Giants, in due time they may re-visit this, but for now he will have to annul the ceremony. Thor says nothing but is obviously furious at the idea his ascension to the throne is being delayed. Loki sits quietly watching the entire incident go down.
Later in the morning, Thor leaves into the study and begins to act out in fits of rage. Lady Sif and Balder come and ask Thor why he is so angry with Loki following along. The Prince explains the situation to them, how this is an act of invasion from rivals in Jotunheim ruined what was rightfully his! Loki joins it commenting how he understands Thor's frustration. Saying how if only there was a way he could prove to father he has the wisdom to lead Asgard well in predicaments like this, causing Thor to get an idea. Saying how if he goes to Jotunheim and forces the Frost Giant to repent, just as for what has happened, just as father had done a thousand years before, it would be an extremely valuable example of much he deserves the crown. Sif and Balder try talking him into calming down. But Thor says how they were both his friends and he asks that they stand by him for this, and even claims Loki is going to. Who is shocked, but backs down and confirms he is. Balder says he hasn't had a good fight in awhile and doesn't want his blades getting weaker, Sif is still weary but decides if they're all going she might as well try to lend her blade so they come out in one piece. They all head outside with reinforcements and Sif brings up how they hope to get past the Heimdall and the Bifrost Bridge. Balder thinks that is a legitimate concern, saying how his hearing and sight are uncanny, he has access to almost all of the known universe. But Thor says that he will handle it, that just need to come along and keep quiet.
They all make to the Bifrost Bridge and come across Heimdall. First Loki tries to talk to him, but Heimdall says he knows why they are here and that they wish to deceive him to try and use his power for their own use. Thor says how they need to teach the Frost Giants a lesson for invading Asgard. That in order to be next in line for the throne he must prove his strength. Heimdall says how he remembers the war in Jotunheim and is bothered Frost Giants Had managed to get in without his knowledge and tells them not to be too disruptive, and that if they bring something harmful back Heimdall will not hesitate to leave them in the cold wastelands of that realm. Thor accepts the risks along with the others and Heimdall uses the Bridge to teleport the quartet. As they travel through light speeds into the Jotunheim planet they all land and comment on the dark and dreary landscape. Thor starts screaming how the Frost Giants have hurt Asgard, and how retribution was in order. A group of Giants come out of the shadows and begin surrounding all of them, before stopping and bowing to their King Laufey.
He asks why these Asgardians have come to his land. Thor says how Frost Giants had snuck into Asgard and almost stolen one of their most prized possessions and that they are not to be reckoned with. Laufey is deeply offended he thinks the act of common Banditry was an attempt at warfare and demands him to leave Jotunheim at once, or else he and his friends would feel the power that Frost Giants can wield. Thor then aggressively says "at last a challenge!" and the fight begins. It is a tough fight where a lot of the reinforcements fall but the Asgardian warriors manage to hold their own. Loki however notices something strange, when a Frost Giant touches him he doesn't freeze he simply turns blue and acts as he normally does, but not dwelling on it continues to help his brother and friends.
Act 1
Laufey gets angered by the Asgardians surviving and releases an ancient Jotun giant beast to defeat them. Thor with amazing feats manages to subdue the monster and fights Laufey one on one. It is a tough fight and Laufey's frost sword can do considerable damage but Mjolnir is strong and prevails but right before Thor can land the killing blow on the Frost Giant King his friends, Loki and himself start to be teleported back by Heimdall to the Bifrost Bridge. Everyone is confused and Thor looks to Heimdall asking why he was removed from Jotunheim, he was just merely on a cusp of a win! But he says that it was under orders from his King, and Odin comes out and excuses Heimdall who leaves the room along with a wounded Balder and Lady Sif.
Odin yells at Thor for what he has done. Tens of men are dead now, his friends wounded and the sacred peace between the realms he worked so hard for no more! Thor argues back saying it was to prove he was ready to be King. Odin asks if he tried to do that by thinking only with pride and vanity, because the Nine Realms need much more than that. Thor says it is so much more than that. Asgard has become weak with Odin continue to rule. Letting the Frost Giants walk all over them, how not even the those pitiful mortals on Midguard worship them anymore. Odin tells Thor if he thinks Midguardians are so inferior, he must live as one. A king needs to know his people, and all his subjects to rule with grace. Something he in his actions has shown he clearly lacks. Odin takes apart Thor's apparel and snatches his Hammer saying whoever is worthy shall wield the Power of Thor and kicks him into a portal to Midguard. While Loki is watching his father's actions, speechless.
Thor starts flying at light speed before landing in the middle of a large field late at night. He starts walking around disoriented screaming "LOKI! FATHER!" while he keeps trying to run. Suddenly, a large object hits Thor knocking him out. It is revealed to be a car and a group of people start to exit from it. There names are Darcy Lewis, Jane Foster, and Marcus Stone. Darcy says how she didn't see him there, Jane tries to help him up but he's on the ground completely unconscious.
Later, in the nearby Hospital, Jane, Darcy and Marcus are checking in on Thor. They explain why he's being checked in and the Receptionist says she needs a number of some friend and/or next of kin. Jane says she was the one who actually found him out in the boonies, and wanted to look out for him, giving her number. Marcus Stone gives it too. Thor wakes up in the Emergency Room and begins to get nervous of all the Doctors poking him and begins trying to fight his way out before they (and the security) manage to overpower Thor and subdue him. Back on Asgard, it shows Loki heading to the castle vault room where he touches the Casket of Ancient Winters and sees his hands mysteriously turn blue once again. Odin claims it was only a matter of time before Loki found out. Loki asks why his hands change when he touches the Jotun magic, and Odin reveals that he is not a biological son, but instead Loki Laufeyson, a Frost Giant who Odin raised as his own. When Loki asks why, Odin says he felt pity for the boy after he was abandoned for being too small for his true father, Laufey's superbly high standards, and wanted to give him a proper life. But Loki says this is why Odin always favored Thor, why everyone in Asgard did. Why he got the glory, the hammer, the throne and Loki got nothing! But Frigga insists that both of them still love him very much and this changed nothing. Odin and Frigga eventually exit the room. While inside Loki starts shooting magical blasts around him in a fit of rage.
The next day Thor is released from the hospital and goes to a pet shop asking for a horse after they throw him out of the store, he mets with Jane, Marcus and Darcy again. They ask if he's doing alright revealing they found him outside Broxton yesterday. Thor says that he needs to find out how to escape this realm and make amends with his father for past transgressions. While walking away, Jane says he must be hungry and tired, and offers to get him some normal clothes and to take him to Isabel's Diner across the street. The least they could do for hitting him. Inside the Diner, Thor is eating excessively, while Jane and Marcus observe him. He ends up awkwardly smashing a cup, while Jane scolds him for. Afterwards Marcus asks what he was doing out in the fields that night. Thor says he was banished from Asgard into this realm by his father and needs to return. Darcy is confused asking if he really believes he's the Norse God Thor, and he claims he knows it for a fact. Even saying how Midguardians are foolish to have started denying their existence for hundreds of years.
Jane says how she and Marcus are both physicists and were studying strange Electromagnetic activity in Earth's atmosphere they believed could be linked to the Einstein-Rosen Bridge theory. Darcy says she's their intern from Culver University, and quickly says "Before you ask, no! I didn't know Bruce Banner." and Thor simply responds "Who's Bruce Banner?" Jane changes the topic saying she believes the bridges were also seen in Scandinavia hundreds of years ago, which is why she and Marcus are out here trying to find more, her mother was a swedish-national which was what got her interested in studying this phenomenon. Thor says that Asgardians have interacted with Midguard throughout the centuries, the original Asgardians actually migrated from here. Marcus tries to get up saying how "Thor" is insane and that they need to get back to work. But Jane actually believes him, and Thor says the first thing he must do is find his Hammer, Mjolnir. Then he will prove to the them he is indeed mighty as he so claims. Jane decides to go with Thor to the Oklahoma plains and eventually he finds Mjolnir and tries to pick it up. Only to realize he can't no matter how hard he tries to, Thor says Odin must've put a vex on it which prevents him from being able to lift his hammer, he is truly powerless in this realm. Jane is amazed by the entire creator and even takes a small sample of Mjolnir's metal, while Thor sits on the ground next to it, heartbroken.
Act 2
In Asgard, Balder the Brave, Loki, and Lady Sif are in ships fighting off Frost Giant attackers trying to get into Asgard. The three warriors using their skills and dexterity to destroy the ships and secure their home. While heading back, Sif says they should've never gone with Thor. That the war they instigated with the Frost Giants is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. But Balder says that his cousin still deserves to be brought back home, he can't survive on the savage realm of Midguard. Loki says he thinks the ban is entirely justified and Thor had proven himself to not only be an arrogant and reckless leader, but would've made a bad king. This dark time of war is only because Thor was angry he couldn't get the crown soon enough, he would've made an unwise & childish king. Sif says that Loki has become a cold and hostile tyrant himself. He says that his outlook has changed after Jotunheim, Saying no more before the ships lands and he hastily walks off. Leaving both Balder and Sif far behind him. On Earth, Jane set up her trailer near the Hammer and made a campfire while Thor sits in a pull out chair. Jane asks why he's on Earth in the first place. Thor explains that he was destined to become King of Asgard after his father, Odin. But that in order to try and impress him provoked war with the Frost Giants of Jotunheim, and as punishment he was stripped of his powers and banished to Midguard.
Jane asks what Jotunheim is. Thor then explains the whole Nine Realms, the Bifrost Bridge, and how it is united by the Yggdrasil, or world tree as they call it. Jane theorizes the "Realms" to be distant Planets, possibly in another Solar System and the Bifrost Bridge to be some kind of wormhole they use to teleport. She then asks how humans could find and colonize other planets like that. Thor explains how countless years ago a small number of Midguardians were able to teleport across the cosmos and found Asgard by complete chance, once there they consumed the Golden Apples of Idunn which granted them divinity over those who were left behind. He continues to explain that the Asgardian Empire grew and when they returned to Midguard were worshipped as Gods.
Jane begins to get tired and that tomorrow she needs to go back to Broxton and analyze the sample of metal from Mjolnir which could take days. He explains to her the metal is Uru, which is very good at channeling enchantments. Jane is impressed with his knowledge, and tells Thor he should come with her, that he knows a lot about this and could help with her data. Besides, obviously he isn't going back home anytime soon and needs a place to stay. He takes up her offer and the two get some rest in the Trailer. On Asgard, Odin is sitting in his throne room while Heimdall uses his magic to open a portal in which Odin can speak to Laufey. There he talks of peace, saying how he wishes the two races could have a mutual respect. That he would be willing to excuse the Frost Giant invasions of Asgard if he excuses the one on Jotunheim. But Laufey says that their peace was broken, his son nearly ended him. He has to defend his kingdom and make Asgard pay for their crimes, he would do the same if the tables were turned, even admitting he made a mistake agreeing to peace all those years ago. He adds that Odin needs to face the consequences of his heir's transactions. Heimdall drops the magic and is excused by Odin and Frigga.
Odin says how his family is more broken then they've ever been. Loki finding out his parentage, Thor's banishment to Midguard, if he can't manage his own blood how can he save an entire kingdom from war against the Frost Giants!? Frigga suggests that perhaps with Odin's great age he requires rest in the form of Odinsleep. But he rejects the idea claiming that he cannot leave the Kingdom without his greatest attention, once his family is re-united and the threat neutralized will he be able to rest and restore his energy. Frigga tries to talk him into it but Odin continues to refuse any and all of it. A few days later, in Earth, specifically the plains of Oklahoma, a farmer is going through his land and ends up finding the crater with Mjolnir in it. He tries to pick it up but to no avail. Meanwhile in Broxton, Jane is at her apartment with Darcy Lewis and Erik Selvig. They all speak to one another and Thor walks out of a bedroom shirtless, while Darcy swoons Marcus is disgusted, he pulls Jane to the side and asks why she is living with that crazy man. But she says how the Einstein-Rosen Bridge they were searching, the strange electromagnetic lights, it all makes sense. She explains more of her research with Asgard based off of Thor and the two argue about Science, Magic, convincing people, etc. Then Jane brings up how the sample of Thor's Hammer is like no metal on this Earth. She can't even describe the type of atomic composition it has. Marcus is frustrated and tells her if she wishes to house this man, it is her choice but he won't like it.
Darcy however goes to Thor and tells him that Jane explained his situation, his pops kicked him out of heaven and how that sucks. But she knows a guy who deals with this kind of stuff. She was able to register him under a fake name (Donald Blake) and even get him a job as a Construction Worker nearby. When Thor asks what a job is, and why he would want to do that. Jane explains the social etiquette of making money, and that he's not royalty and needs something to occupy himself and "fit in". Darcy explains in Asgard he might be Thor a Lightning God, but on Earth he must be Donald Blake, local Construction Worker. Thor seems irritated, but seeing little choice in the matter agrees to go along with it. Jane says she'll drive him to work, it'll be fun. It shows a montage of Thor teaching Jane about Asgard and the science there, Thor working at his job, Loki on Asgard training himself in magic and physical strength, getting improvements to his armor & Scepter. On Earth the farmer has a business of daring people to lift the hammer which they all seemingly fail to do. One even using a truck to try and move it as well.
Jane is also shown writing a paper on her research into the Nine Realms and emailing it to multiple prestigious organizations and universities. That night at a bar Thor is having a drink with his friends from work while they discuss their latest project and praise Don for his "God-like strength". He sees Marcus Stone in the same bar having a drink alone and tells his friends he'll see them later, and scoots next to Marcus. Marcus asks why Thor is bothering him, and he says that he understands that he is skeptical of him, and he understands knowing Midguard and it's culture the idea of a God coming out of the sky and interacting with people must be very shocking. Thor and Marcus talk more and bond after Thor buys him a drink. It shows the next day at the site of Mjolnir a S.H.I.E.L.D. Van pull up with Agent Coulson and Sitwell exiting. Agent Sitwell clears the area out and then goes to Coulson asking him "Is this what Dr. Foster's research was going on about?" Coulson replies it has to be. He says that S.H.I.E.L.D. needs to study this 0-8-4 ASAP and Agent Sitwell says he'll "bring the builders".
On Asgard, Odin quietly admires his garden and has a peaceful time. He heads inside the Asgardian Great Hall until Loki almost mysteriously appears in front of him. He starts telling Odin about how the war is beginning to take a toll on Asgard's defenses, the constant loopholes between realms are breaking down the potency of the Bifrost Bridge and the "branches" of the Yggdrasil. Odin says he'll speak to Heimdall about it, but Loki says that none of this would be happening had he not lied to Loki from his childhood and raised his true born into a spoiled baby! But Odin defends Thor, and his decision to keep the Frost Giant lineage from Loki. They argue very intensely until Odin actually faints, Loki goes to help him, until Frigga enters the room and says he has miraculously entered Odinsleep.
In Broxton, at Jane's apartment her and Thor are eating breakfast. He makes her some food while they talk to one another about TV shows, work, and other things. He tells her how he finds it weird people on... it takes him a minute but he says Earth as opposed to Midguard enjoy to eat food fried in oil so much. But she says once you taste a good fried egg, you understand. He says he's much anticipated to eat it until they both hear a knock on the door. Jane gets up to open it and Agent Coulson and Sitwell enter her apartment uninvited claiming it's official Government business and begin hauling out all of her research technology. But Jane says no one in the science field took her seriously, that she wasn't able to even study the Mjolnir since the land owner wouldn't let them do research on it, saying it would interfere with his profits. But Coulson claimed they had that taken care of, and this is just another loose end. Thor tries to protest them but Sitwell tells him he has to stay back and let the Agents do their work. Jane tries to say they can't do this, but Coulson insists despite that they're the good guys. After they leave and Jane furiously rants at Thor for what they're doing, she gets a call and answers. It's Darcy on the other line and she asks Jane if some Government peeps came and took her equipment too. They both rant about it on the other line, and Thor says how he heard Coulson say they're studying Mjolnir's site as well. Maybe he should go and try to get their equipment back and, since he has been more humble, retrieve his hammer and return to Asgard.
Jane and him get in a minor argument about how he's so willing to abandon his life on Earth. But he says how he has enjoyed her company and found the perks of life there to be fascinating, but he has responsibilities he must return to, and he is feeling homesick. In Odin's Castle he is rested in Odinsleep while Frigga and Loki watch him, both looking very upset. Guards come in and approach Loki telling him in this time of crisis he is the acting King of Asgard, he has a tear in his eye and tells them thank you while the guards lead Frigga out.
After they leave, Loki wipes away his acted tears and uses his own magic to talk with Laufey. Revealing himself to have let the Frost Giant bandits in to try and ruin Thor's initiation to the throne, but that he also is Laufey's son. He says that he had managed to work Odin into being stressed out enough that he would need to recover in his Odinsleep, making him acting King, and as such he can allow the Frost Giant armies into Asgard and have his people finally destroy those traitors. Laufey demands they also return the Casket of Ancient Winters as well, which Loki agrees to and says will commence tomorrow at dawn. Laufey responds to Loki saying how his son is cunning, and he regrets leaving him those years ago to waste amongst the Asgardians. Loki says he can make it up by doing this right, and ends the conversation with a big smile on his face.
Act 3
On Earth, Thor alongside Jane & Darcy are at the S.H.I.E.L.D. compound in the outskirts of Oklahoma. Thor says he's ready to go in, while Darcy asks him if he's sure this is a good idea. Jane says Darcy has a point, those Agents aren't just going to let him walk out with all of their equipment and whatnot. But Thor says he'll fly out instead. He heads into the compound and fights off the Agents before finally making it to his hammer. As Thor tries to pick it up though, he still can't since he is continued to be deemed unworthy. Thor starts to scream to the heavens asking the All-Father, Odin why he can't lift his hammer from the ground even after all these months of humility.
Thor bends down next to it, while Agent Phil Coulson and a bunch of Agents corner him, a disgruntled Thor surrenders without any struggle against them. The next morning, it shows Loki sitting on his Throne as Heimdall is standing ideally by while the Frost Giants tumble into Asgard in massive drones lead by Laufey, Heimdall tells him he will never take Asgard's defenses. But Laufey says to hush now, that's no way to speak to the King's guests. Heimdall grits his teeth as they go further, while Loki commands he lets no one else through the Bifrost before the battle's completion. Laufey continues with his armies until being confronted personally by Lady Sif and Balder the Brave who scream "FOR ASGARD" before losing to Loki and his henchmen. After that they take cover and say how Loki has gone mad, giving this power to the Frost Giants into their home, and how they need Thor if they are to make a resistance against his Tyranny, Sif agrees and says how they must go to Midguard and find him, before it is too late!
Thor is locked up with the S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents being interviewed by Agent Coulson. He claims that according to their records his name is Donald Blake and he's a Construction Worker, but they asked why he was after The Hammer. If he was connected somehow to it, but Thor refused to answer any questions Coulson had. He said sooner or later he would find out the truth, but right after that he is approached by Agent Sitwell who says someone has information on Blake. They're surprised to find Marcus Stone there, who says he simply used Steroids and was trying to get back equipment that was taken from his roommate, and he meant no harm to any of them.
After more sweet talking Coulson reluctantly lets Thor go with Marcus Stone, but tells a couple S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents to keep an eye on them "just in case". Meanwhile, Lady Sif and Balder head to the base of the bridge and see Heimdall, begging him to allow them passage to find Thor to stop Loki's madness. But Heimdall claims he is bound to The King of Asgard, and cannot defy his king... but they can! He simply looks the other way while the duo uses the portal and head into Midguard. Loki meets with the Frost Giant army and hands Laufey personally, the Casket of Ancient Winters. He tells Loki what a glorious child he is, and how he will sit on the Throne of Jotunheim alongside him. Loki leads him into Odin's Bed Chamber where he is rested in Odinsleep while the Frost Giants hold Frigga back. Laufey places the Casket down and begins to laugh, saying how he is happy to finally end their feud with a Frost Giant Victory. But right before Laufey can land the final blow he is completely frozen in place. The camera reveals Loki standing behind him blasting the Casket of Ancient Winters with his Frost Giant looks begining to reappear on his face. He walks over to his biological father and with a swift kick breaks his frozen body into pieces across the room.
Frigga asks Loki why he did this. Returning to his normal Asgardian-looking self he says that he might be related to Laufey but that Odin was his true father! That he always favored Thor their whole lives. But after this, saving Asgard from long sworn enemies, Loki's own blood relatives no less. He will be more than worthy for the throne of Asgard! But Frigga tells him that Odin will never look down on Thor, no matter how much Loki attempts to deceive him with mischief and illusions. Loki tells Frigga that she is right, and that he must not only destroy the Jotuns and prove himself a powerful king, but stop the Arrogant tyrant standing in his way, Thor!
Loki goes into the Castle Vault and releases the Destroyer Armor. Claiming that it will be the perfect way to destroy his "brother". As Loki walks outside he is then informed Lady Sif and Balder the "Brave" had escaped Asgard through Heimdall's ignorance, which enrages Loki. On Earth, Thor is brought back to Broxton with Marcus Selvig. He is warmly greeted by Jane while Marcus explains that he removed Thor from custody after reading her research, he said it made sense to him and the two discuss it in greater detail. Jane is surprised Thor is still mortal and he says the hammer was unable to be lifted, and that perhaps he will spend the rest of his life as a mortal. But perhaps it wouldn't be so bad with all of them, Darcy and Marcus are also glad to hear this and say they should stop by Isabel's Diner to discuss all their findings, everyone agrees. The S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents watching by claim they're picking up strange signals nearby, and Agent Coulson at the base tells them to investigate. Outside the city Lady Sif and Balder stop traveling through the Yggdrasil and land in Midguard. They try to look for Thor eventually finding the city and walking through it's streets to find him.
On Asgard Loki walks to Heimdall and tells him that he knows of his treachery. And tells him he is relieved of all his duties, stripped of his citizenship, and banished from this realm to wander. Heimdall says that means he does not have to serve Loki's insanity anymore and tries to slash him with his mighty blade before Loki blocks it with his Scepter. Heimdall says he fought in the harshest wars before Loki was even born, the God of Mischief then responds saying but in these years being stuck as a guard dog by the Bifrost Bridge his magic has gotten rusty and beats him battle. Controlling the Bifrost to send down Destroyer Armor.
Thor is walking with Jane, Darcy and Marcus Stone, who is going over the research. He says that even though he can understand the research without really hard proof for it she'll never be able to convince the Scientific community of even the bridge, not to mention the Asgardian Gods existing. Jane says they'll get hard proof, and Marcus asks where. Thor after that says "There!" seeing his friends where he runs up to them and gives them both hugs. Saying how happy he is to see them, and they hug and enjoy him as well. Balder says he wishes they could stand on ceremony but there is much danger happening in Asgard, Loki has taken over since his Uncle fell into Odinsleep. Sif adding on that Loki has gone mad with the power and is almost destroying Asgard. Thor tells them he would love to help, but has no way to since he is unable to lift Mjolnir.
Sif says there must be some other force they can use to restore Thor's strength and mustn't give up now. As they say that something else falls from the sky. As the dust clears everyone sees the Destroyer Armor pillaging everything around it and terrorizing the people and buildings, while S.H.I.E.L.D., the police and even some soldiers scramble to fight it off. But nothing can even damage the mighty robot. Sif, Balder and Thor comment how that is Destroyer Armor. An extraordinary powerful robot created by Odin centuries ago. Made to fight any Mad Titans or World Eaters that exist in the cosmos who would threaten Asgard. Loki must've unleashed it in Midguard to tie up any loose ends to his plan. Lady Sif and Balder say they won't go down from Loki's evil ways and begin to fight the Armor. Only to both be horribly beaten by it.
Thor (even though he's mortal) goes to confront the Destroyer Armor and begins telling Loki how he doesn't know why he's doing this, or what motivated him to become so villainous, but that the people of this realm are innocent. Killing them will gain Loki nothing in this quest, and that even without his hammer, without his strength, without his magic Thor will gladly die protecting them from Destroyer Armor's dread. Loki sees from the Robot's perspective Thor's words and still brutally attacks the mortal Thor savagely. As he lies on the ground almost dead Jane is about to cry seeing him so weak. He says how he needs them all to be safe, all to live, that he loves his world and all the people who are in it. He died protecting them but tells Jane, Marcus and Darcy that these last months have been glorious and he would not have spent them any differently and he loves them as much as he loves his own mother realm.
Right after that, everyone thinks Thor is dying and begins to mourn him until Mjolnir magically begins to move out of the S.H.I.E.L.D. compound as Agent Phil Coulson, Jasper Sitwell, and Marcus Stone look in amazement as it flies across miles and miles into his hand, returning all of Thor's Asgardian strength and powers to him. He alongside Lady Sif and Balder fight the Armor while Thor manages to create a large tornado that lifts it into the air, he then flies down and strikes it with Mjolnir hard enough that the armor literally flies out of the atmosphere.
Thor lands on the ground while people start cheering for him even the S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents who saw the whole thing unfold. He tells them that with the Destroyer's Own Blast used against it, and the machine buried under the rubble they would have some time before it digs it's self out. But, that he needs to go back to Asgard and stop Loki's evil alongside his comrades soon. First he hugs Darcy, shakes Marcus' hand, all of his Construction friends are amazed that "Donald Blake" is literally Thor, and start asking for his autograph. He goes to Isabel's Diner and gives her a coffee cup, saying how he "owed it" and how she made the most delicious coffee to ever grace his lips. As he is about to teleport back, he comes across Jane. Thor says she has been unbelievably kind to him over these months, and he would've sacrificed his life to keep her safe. She says that she feels the same way and feels blessed out of all the people in the universe he came to her, they french kiss. Thor then tells her to enjoy life on Earth, and they will see each other again, one day.
He along with Balder the Brave and Lady Sif teleport back to Asgard. There, Loki is using the Bifrost Teleporter device to try and destroying Jotunheim, screaming to Heimdall that once he is done he will be loved and cherished by the Nine Realms for giving peace to Asgard forever. Thor and his friends appear in the room. Lady Sif and Balder the Brave come and help Heimdall while Thor demands to know what Loki has done. He says that his time being Thor's understudy is over. He explains what happened with him and Odin, and that he will prove his worth as the worthy heir by destroying Jotunheim along with all the Frost Giants. He will be greatest King Asgard had ever had. Thor says he doesn't want to do this, but he will fight his brother for the betterment of the realm. Loki asked how Thor became so disgraceful, asking if it was the humans on Midguard he stayed with. But Thor affirms it wasn't just them, it was everyone. They taught him a lesson he could never learn from a book, and he won't let the Kingdom stay ignorant of it any longer. The two engage in an epic duel and Loki uses the Casket of Ancient Winters to freeze the Teleporter in place of Jotunheim.
Loki uses his dark magic and the might of his Scepter to try and trick Thor in their battle, but Thor's strength and superior wits eventually out does Loki and has him pinned to the ground by laying Mjolnir on him. He taunts Thor saying the Bifrost Teleporter is almost done with destroying the Jotunheim planet. It's too late to shut it off or stop the surge of power. Thor proceeds to grab Mjolnir off of Loki and flies right into the Bifrost blast and begins using his Hammer and durability to start reflecting the destructive energy back into itself. Loki screams out that it's enough energy to shatter mountains, he'll never survive. Thor claims he has to do it. Loki responds it's not worth it for those monsters but he argues back the people of Jotunheim are no monsters! He successfully re-channels the energy which causes the Bifrost observatory shell to become damaged and a large explosion to almost knock them both of them off the bridge. Thor tries to hang on with one hand, and Loki onto his leg. But being weakened almost slips into the vacuum of the Cosmos before Odin grabs and holds tries to hold both of them up.
Loki simply looks at them and despite Thor and Odin's pleas to grab on and come up Loki lets go and falls down, much to Thor's dismay. Afterwards, Odin is king of Asgard once again and is talking to Frigga while they are re-building Asgard. Odin says to her that Asgard's finest were able to hold back a lot of Frost Giant attacks and since destroying Asgard wasn't even Loki's genuine desire, they would likely return to prosperity in only a matter of months, he also says he has Destroyer Armor again and will likely have to engineer it back to tip top shape. But Frigga says it could've been disastrous for all of the Nine Realms had Loki succeeded and caused any real damage. Odin agrees and says he must remain King for the foreseeable future, that even though Thor had learned much in his time secluded in Midguard he still has a long journey to go before he can truly succeed him to the throne. Lady Sif and Balder are training, but notice Thor is feeling intense melancholy and contemplate it. Sif theorizing that he longs for his brother's guidance again, but even then something else might be bothering him.
Near the Bifrost Bridge Thor is looking down in the Cosmos, where Loki fell, missing him and feeling sorry. Heimdall comes to comfort him and says that his brother is a strong man, he would likely survive even the harshness of the Yggdrasil. But Thor says he is not just upset about Loki but about Midguard. He understands as a Prince he has many duties everywhere in the realms, but he longs to visit again. He learned how complex and damaged their world was for their own problems and thinks he could help them, truly act like a god worth worshipping, he even wants to see Jane again. Heimdall tells him a desire for philanthropy is the sign of a compassionate soul, he might just make a good King yet. Then he could visit Midguard whenever he pleased. This seems to make Thor happy, and hugs Heimdall telling him "Thank you". Thor walks up to his father watching over all of Asgard, he stands with him side by side. Thor says he has experience a lot in these months but still has much to achieve and he hopes to one day make his father proud of his actions. Odin tells Thor that he has already done it. It shows on Earth Jane Foster and Marcus Stone publishing their paper on Asgard and the Norse Mythology, and its connection to the Rosen-Einstein Bridge turning it into Culver University, finally completed. Back in Asgard, Thor sighs. He reaches his hand out and Mjolnir flies right into his hand. He holds it, sheaths it to his side and smiles.
End Credits
Teasing The Avengers
Loki wakes up on a dark, metallic world. He quickly re-orients himself before being confronted a bunch of small, gray, reptilian aliens. Loki mutters "Annakul, homeworld of the Chitauri". The Chitauri then start taking their weapons out preparing to attack, but Loki quickly tells them to stop. After informing them who he is and they all instantly put their guns away and bow to him.
Trivia
- Balder the Brave, is Thor's Cousin in the MCU, this is because Kenneth Branagh thought having a third son of Odin and Frigga might distract from the Thor-Loki relationship and be difficult to write around.
- Similar to the comics, Thor's hammer Mjolnir is powered from a harsh cosmic storm Odin himself contained within a metal called Uru. Though, it appears the hammer was forged by the Dwarves of Nidavellier through their own mystical skill, not needing the heat of a supernova to smelt it.
- On Earth, Thor spends the majority of his time in Broxton, Oklahoma. In the comics the location plays an important role in Thor's Mythos. As it is the location of Asgard after the original realm was destroyed in a Ragnarok cycle.
- Darcy Lewis claims to be a student of Culver University. The same school the Hulk worked in during the events of The Incredible Hulk & The Incredible Hulk 2. Even mentioning Bruce Banner to Thor.
- Thor uses the name Donald Blake, as a civilian. In the comics, that is the name of the first Thor when he was disguised as a mortal on Earth. His occupation is inspired by Thor's other Pseudonym, Sigurd Jarlson. Who too, acted as a construction worker.
- Phil Coulson and Jasper Sitwell work for the same organization that appeared in Black Widow and Hawkeye, Iron Man 2, & The Incredible Hulk 2 respectively called S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Marcus Stone in the comics is an officer for the NYPD who physically challenged the Thor villain Ulik the Rock Troll after defeating the God of Thunder and his ally Hercules.
- It is revealed in the film that the Asgardians were descended from humans and achieved their God-like attributes after consuming the Golden Apples of Idunn. Which in the comics have no such ability to transform ordinary humans into Gods.
- Thor describes the Destroyer Armor having been created by Odin to fight off "Mad Titans and World Eaters". Both of which are notorious titles for the Celestial Marvel supervillains Thanos and Galactus respectively. The latter was considered part of the Fantastic Four IP and not cinematically able to be used by Marvel Studios, nonetheless the quote stayed in the film.
- In Odin's Vault Room a large Tuning Fork and the Warlock's Eye can be seen in the collection. Two notoriously powerful artifacts from the comics used by Thor during his many adventures.
- Annakul, the homeworld of the Chitauri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is named after what the Chitauri are sometimes referred to as in the Ultimate Comics.