Thor: Love and Thunder

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' lands today (9/8/22) on Disney+: How to ... (pennlive.com)

The Marvel Studios film stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi and Russell Crowe.

8, a basic subscription to Disney+ will still cost $7.99 a month but it will include ads.](https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/08/disney-streaming-service-basic-plan-will-soon-come-with-ads-unless-you-pay-more.html) [Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/) costs $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year. Disney+ says, “’Thor: Love and Thunder’ finds the God of Thunder on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced - one of self-discovery.

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The Roasting Continues as 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Lands on ... (We Got This Covered)

Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have a propensity to nitpick as much as possible whenever a new film or television project arrives, only for their stances to ...

Of course the floating head would dominate the early discourse, considering it’s one of the most baffling and visually ugly scenes we’ve seen in the entire history of the MCU, not just Phase Four. [there’s a growing belief that fans would rather not see Waititi back at the helm for Thor 5 should it happen](https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/fans-debate-if-thor-love-and-thunder-has-seen-taika-waititi-jump-the-shark/), but even if it doesn’t, it’s virtually a lock that the Asgardian icon will play a key role in 2025’s double-header of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case quite yet with

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Thor: Love and Thunder is now streaming on Disney Plus (The Digital Fix)

If you weren't lucky enough to catch the latest Marvel movie in the cinema back in July 2022, Thor: Love and Thunder, well, fear not because Disney Plus has ...

For more Godly content, here is our guide to the [Thor 5 release date](https://www.thedigitalfix.com/marvel-cinematic-universe/thor-5-release-date). [Marvel movie](https://www.thedigitalfix.com/marvel-cinematic-universe/marvel-movies-in-order) in the cinema back in July 2022, Thor: Love and Thunder, well, fear not because Disney Plus has got you covered. It is time to renew those Disney Plus subscriptions and start streaming now! Chris Hemsworth’s Thor comes out of retirement to face Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who, if you couldn’t guess already from his title, seeks to destroy all gods, including those from Asgard. [Star Wars movies](https://www.thedigitalfix.com/star-wars/movies-ranked) to all of the newest [Marvel series](https://www.thedigitalfix.com/marvel-cinematic-universe/marvel-series); we are truly spoiled for choice. [Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor_love_and_thunder) at the time of writing this, we here at The Digital Fix were big fans and consider it a must-watch of [Marvel Phase 4](https://www.thedigitalfix.com/marvel-cinematic-universe/phase-4-release-date).

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Disney+ Updates Thor: Love and Thunder CGI (Comicbook.com)

Thor: Love and Thunder is now streaming on Disney+, and Marvel fans have already taken to social media with notes. It seems the visual effects on at least ...

But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks [the extinction of the gods](https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/thor-love-and-thunder-trailer-christian-bale-gorr-god-butcher-first-look-revealed/). [a search for self-discovery](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-thor-love-and-thunder-image-chris-hemsworth-thor-retired-avengers/). [Thor: Love and Thunder](/category/thor-love-and-thunder-comicmovie/) is now streaming on [Disney+](/category/disney-streaming-service/), and Marvel fans have already taken to social media with notes.

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Thor: Love And Thunder Updates Infamous Floating Head CGI, Fans ... (TheGamer)

Axl's floating head has been tweaked for the Disney Plus version of Thor: Love And Thunder, but Marvel fans still don't like it.

It seems [Marvel](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/marvel/) has been listening, as one of the scenes which got criticized most in Thor 4 has been tweaked for Disney Plus. Axl's head now looks a lot sharper in the scene, but as you can see in the tweet above, along with its replies, many people don't appear to think that necessarily makes it better. There are a select few fans who have tried to defend the poor effects. That communication manifested on screen via Axl's floating head and to put it mildly, it did not look good. Axl and a few other Asgardian children are held captive by Gorr the God Butcher, but Axl manages to communicate with Thor from afar using his inherited powers. One of the ongoing arguments surrounding it and the [MCU](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/mcu/) as a whole comes down to CGI and special effects.

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Thor: Love and ... (The Direct)

The fourth solo outing for Chris Hemsworth's hero sees the God of Thunder go up against Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher with the help of his friends ...

[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. - Ant-Man - The Avengers As the pop culture franchise continues to expand, it's easy to lose track of when each movie and series takes place in the timeline. - Thor Thor's ex-girlfriend Jane (Natalie Portman) also makes an appearance in the film, now wielding his ex-hammer, Mjolnir.

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Disney+ Day has landed—here's what's streaming for today's event (USA TODAY)

Disney+ Day 2022 has arrived. Stream 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' the new 'Pinocchio,' making-of features like 'Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return' and more.

[Reviewed](https://www.reviewed.com/) have all your shopping needs covered. [AMC's website](https://www.amctheatres.com/events/disney-plus-day) to see if your local AMC Theatre is participating in the screenings. [Disney+ account](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/50053/564546/9358?subId1=USA-FTR-STM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F&subId3=xid:fr1662066458718bca), you can take part in Disney+-inspired photo opps, meet-and-greets and more, as well as enter theme parks at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort 30 minutes before normal park hours today. [Disney+](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/50053/564546/9358?subId1=USA-FTR-STM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F&subId3=xid:fr1662066458718bca) for Disney+ Day. The streaming celebration is here a bit earlier this year than [last year's event](https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewed/2021/11/09/disney-day-celebrate-disney-shang-chi-and-more/6351149001/), with new releases, [streaming discounts](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/reviewed/2022/09/07/disney-plus-day-streaming-deal/8003193001/) and special events on the roster. Films that will be available to watch in theaters include Encanto, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Thor: Ragnarok, Cars and Newsies. It's a great deal, especially if you're looking to watch any of the new releases and haven't yet signed up. First and foremost, if you're not already a subscriber, you can Starring Tom Hanks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo, Keegan-Michael Key and more, the film is a retelling of the classic story with visual echos of the 1940 animated film. You can also catch several making-of features, like Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return and Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder. Today features new releases from all the Disney+ brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star in international markets as well as behind-the-scenes videos and clips. The celebration features deals and promotions across Disney's theme parks.

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You can now watch Thor: Love and Thunder at home for free ... (Digital Trends)

The latest Thor movie — Thor: Love and Thunder — is now available on Disney Plus to celebrate Disney+ Day. If you missed at the movie theater, you're not ...

Whatever your plans past watching Thor: Love and Thunder, signing up for Disney Plus today is the best way to enjoy some great streaming entertainment for a while to come. That applies to both new and returning customers, so everyone is eligible to enjoy the service for a month at a super low price. Right now, thanks to Disney+ Day, you can sign up to one month of access to Disney+ for just $2. Here’s how to watch Thor: Love and Thunder online. The hugely popular streaming service is going from strength to strength by offering access to some of the best names around, including all things Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and much more. The latest Thor movie — Thor: Love and Thunder — is now available on Disney Plus to celebrate Disney+ Day.

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' Character Eternity, Explained (Distractify)

The second act of 'Thor: Love and Thunder' relies on Gorr's determination to get to Eternity, a being in the Marvel Universe. Is Eternity a Celestial?

However, Eternity subsists on everything that exists within the universe, and the universe exists because of Eternity. In fact, Celestials are part of Eternity, as is the entire Marvel universe. In the Marvel comic books, Eternity is even more powerful than he appears to be in the MCU. Together, these four cosmic beings make up the four corners of the Marvel universe. The lore of the universe is that Gorr can make a wish, and Eternity must grant it. And to many casual at-home [MCU](https://www.distractify.com/t/marvel) fans, the character [Eternity](https://www.distractify.com/p/is-jane-really-dead-in-thor-love-and-thunder) inspires some questions. Eternity grants this wish, Gorr dies at the hands of the Necrosword’s dark magic, and Eternity becomes a major figure in Thor: Love and Thunder, and while some of us may know the word, “eternity,” to just mean “all time,” Eternity also happens to be a very powerful Marvel entity. [Disney Plus](https://www.distractify.com/t/disney-plus) day! Gorr’s motives come from the death of his daughter because of the carelessness of his god, and so he believes that the power gods have over humans is unjust. Luckily for the gods, Thor goes along with Gorr, and they meet a silhouette of stars: Eternity. It’s the biggest day of the year!

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' Arrives on Disney+: Stream the MCU ... (Rolling Stone)

Disney+ Day brought a lot of fun surprises, including 'Thor: Love and Thunder' finally hitting the streaming service and available to watch now.

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Disney Plus Drops to $1.99 Just in Time for 'Thor: Love and Thunder' (Review Geek)

If you didn't know, today is Disney Plus Day, where fans can expect a slew of announcements, teaser trailers, and much more.

You can get a one-month subscription for $2 instead of the regular $7.99, then instantly access the company’s latest and greatest movies and TV shows. Basically, there’s something for everyone in the family available, and now you can get it at a low price. And while there’s a lot happening today, fans will be happy to hear that for a limited time, you can get one month of Disney+ streaming for only $2.

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Thor: Love and Thunder uses the best Thor villain in modern Marvel (Polygon)

Thor: Love and Thunder, now on Disney Plus, was never going to do right by Gorr the God Butcher and his shapeshifting necrosword — which is why you should ...

The message of Aaron’s run isn’t that all gods must die, but that all gods must change. [Thor: Love and Thunder](https://www.polygon.com/23333106/thor-love-thunder-deleted-scene-guardians-hemsworth-pratt) to do justice to [Gorr the God Butcher](https://www.polygon.com/23124300/thor-love-and-thunder-christian-bale-villain-name-gorr-god-butcher). Other strong themes took its place, like family ties and wrestling with the sins of your forefathers. You don’t have to watch much of Thor: Love and Thunder to get Gorr’s basic deal: The guy thinks all gods should die, and he’s got a plan to make that happen. I mean, yeah, it’s a story about Thor’s evolution as a person, but it’s also got a “godbomb” that will reach across time to kill every god who ever lived at every moment of their lives simultaneously — and tons and tons of Ribić’s gorgeous art. That worthiness isn’t something you are, but something you work to do every day, and is closely tied to an acceptance of mortality, whether your own or that of your loved ones.

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' Gets a 'Marvel Studios Assembled' Special ... (Collider.com)

The 'Thor: Love and Thunder' episode of 'Marvel Studios Assembled' features interviews with Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Taika Waititi.

Launched last year on Disney+, Marvel Studios Assembled drops new episodes every time a new Marvel movie is introduced to the catalog, or when a Marvel series wraps up its run. The documentary episode brings, of course, interviews with Portman herself, who states that “it feels really rewarding to get to come back with a completely different lens on the same world.” The new release is accompanied by another episode of Marvel Studios Assembled, a documentary series that brings behind the scenes information about all movies and series from Marvel.

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Everything to know before you (re)watch <em>Thor: Love and ... (EW.com)

'Thor: Love and Thunder' has arrived on Disney+, and EW has the answers to all your questions about the movie, how it was made, and where Marvel goes from ...

Marvel](https://ew.com/creative-work/ms-marvel/) and [She-Hulk](https://ew.com/tv/tim-roth-talks-returning-to-marvel-as-abomination-for-she-hulk-attorney-at-law/), two TV series on Disney+. Read EW's interview with the cast about working with their family [here](https://ew.com/movies/thor-love-and-thunder-chris-hemsworth-daughter/). [plays Gorr's daughter in the film](https://ew.com/movies/thor-love-and-thunder-chris-hemsworth-daughter/), later revealed to be a character named "Love." The next film will be November's [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://ew.com/creative-work/black-panther-wakanda-forever/), but while we're waiting, EW has some ideas about where the [MCU might go next](https://ew.com/movies/whats-next-for-the-mcu-after-ms-marvel-and-thor-love-and-thunder/). You can read all about Hercules' appearance [here](https://ew.com/movies/brett-goldstein-thor-love-and-thunder-hercules-cameo/) — including how Goldstein's role was so top secret he didn't even tell his mom about it. It's the fourth solo film featuring [Chris Hemsworth's](https://ew.com/person/chris-hemsworth/) hammer-wielding hero, and it's the second from Oscar winner [Taika Waititi,](https://ew.com/person/taika-waititi/) who previously directed Thor: Ragnarok. Eventually, they find themselves targeted by the nefarious Gorr the God Butcher, played by one [Christian Bale](https://ew.com/person/christian-bale/) in very creepy makeup. [Thor: Love and Thunder](https://ew.com/creative-work/thor-love-and-thunder/) set to begin streaming Sept. "That's the question we ask everyone: Are we doing the right thing, and are we doing all we can in the world? The result is a film that's part epic space opera, part buddy adventure comedy, and part rom-com. Love and Thunder picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame, and at this point, Thor has lost his eye, his hammer, both his parents, his brother, all of Asgard, and most of his Avengers colleagues. That's where Bale's villain, Gorr the God Butcher, was first introduced.

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Disney+ Day 2022 kicks off with 'Thor: Love and Thunder' streaming ... (WTVD-TV)

With the surprise drop of the new BTS film and the streaming premiere of "Thor: Love and Thunder," Disney+ is making dreams come true for Disney+ Day!

["Cars on the Road"](https://abc7.com/entertainment/on-the-road-again-with-cars-favorites-lightning-mcqueen-mater/12205575/): Pixar Animation Studios returns to the world of "Cars" with the all-new original series "Cars on the Road." "Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Dances": This special is a look back on the 20 most memorable dances of 30 seasons of "Dancing with the Stars," chosen by the Pro-Dancers. Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, along with raw, unseen footage from the set and beyond, "Assembled" pulls back the curtain on the God of Thunder's fourth feature film. The series centers on the life of attorney Jennifer Walters, who must learn to navigate her new life after an accident suddenly leaves her with powers she's never before experienced. Armed with leading-edge film technology, the Disney+ original series from National Geographic breaks the mold of the traditional natural history program by telling extraordinary, real-life animal stories and taking viewers with him for every beat of the action. [#IMAXonDisneyPlus] [pic.twitter.com/PO0tyEhmVD] [September 8, 2022] ["Pinocchio"](https://abc7.com/pinocchio-official-teaser-trailer-tom-hanks-joseph-gordon-levitt/11912131/): Academy-Award winner Robert Zemeckis directs this live action retelling of the beloved tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. Director Deborah Chow, cast and crew reflect on their journey to tell a new story with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader and Princess Leia, while introducing new heroes and villains into the saga along the way. This insightful documentary explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen -- and Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their respective roles. Get ready to see them shine in the season premiere of%u2014 Disney+ (@DisneyPlus) Also starring Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale, the film follows Thor's harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods. [Fans found out early Thursday morning](https://abc7.com/disney-plus-day-disney-bts-concert-film/12211349/) that "BTS: Permission to Dance On Stage - LA," a film showcasing the band's live performances at SoFi Stadium in late 2021, is now available to stream. 21 with a three-episode premiere, but fans can now catch a sneak peek of the series now.

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Happy Disney+ Day! Here's a List of Everything Announced (IndieWire)

The 2022 Disney+ Day lineup features highly-anticipated global premieres from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, “The Simpsons,” and more, ...

“Dancing with the Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Dances” is a look back on the 20 most memorable dances of 30 seasons of “Dancing with the Stars” chosen by the Pro-Dancers. Created by Brie Larson and Culture House, “Growing Up” is an innovative hybrid docuseries that explores the challenges, triumphs, and complexities of adolescence through 10 compelling coming-of-age stories. For weeks at a time, the charismatic BAFTA Award-winning cinematographer immerses himself into the animals’ lives to capture the untold stories of iconic creatures living in some of the harshest environments on our planet. The face of a new generation of aspirational adventurers and natural history filmmakers, 29-year-old National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory takes viewers on epic and nail-biting journeys that push into the most spectacular and secretive corners of our wild world. The series follows Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. Together with his friends, his sister and his aunt, Eric must overcome his fears in order to find answers and solve the mystery in a dark and unfamiliar world. Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, along with raw, unseen footage from the set and beyond, “Assembled” pulls back the curtain on the God of Thunder’s fourth feature film. “Dancing with the Stars” is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions. Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto, the wood-carver who builds and treats Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) as if he were his own son. With never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, colorful personal stories, and meaningful moments, “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return” showcases the making of Lucasfilm’s original limited series for Disney+, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” an epic story that begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” This insightful documentary from Lucasfilm and Supper Club explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen—and Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their respective classic roles. can interact with the story by scanning the TV to extend The World of Imagination, into their living room. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who — to Thor’s surprise — inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor.

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' Post-Credits Scenes, Loki in Valhalla ... (CNET)

A mid-credits moment introduces a new MCU hero, while a post-credits encounter reunites us with a lost Asgardian friend. The movie hit Disney Plus on ...

In the comics and [Norse mythology](https://www.lifeinnorway.net/valkyries/), the Valkyries guide those who fall in battle in Valhalla, so their MCU counterparts may have gone on to serve a similar purpose -- Jane could ultimately join their ranks. That suggests the regular version of the character remained in isolation, so he may not have made it to Valhalla after all. Since the OG Loki was killed in battle, he should've been rewarded with a blissful eternity in Valhalla. [Thor: Love and Thunder](/culture/entertainment/thor-love-and-thunder-review-taika-waititi-marvel-return-is-a-disappointing-encore/) landed in theaters [in July](/culture/entertainment/new-movies-coming-out-in-2022-netflix-marvel-dc/) and came to [Disney Plus](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/159047/564546/9358?&sharedId=cnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F&subId1=cn-___COM_CLICK_ID___-dtp___OPTOUT___) and digital stores [on Thursday](/tech/services-and-software/thor-on-disney-plus-streaming-release-date-time-and-what-else-to-know/). After that, he lived in solitude on a remote planet "for a long, long time." He also reunites with former flame Jane Foster ( [Natalie Portman](/culture/entertainment/thor-4-to-star-natalie-portman-as-lady-thor-is-titled-thor-love-and-thunder-comic-con-2019/)), who's been empowered by his old hammer Mjolnir and become the Mighty Thor, as they face the creepy threat of Gorr the God Butcher ( [Christian Bale](/culture/entertainment/thor-love-and-thunder-new-trailer-with-christian-bale-villain-gorr/)). [Norse mythology](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Valhalla-Norse-mythology), was mentioned earlier in the movie. "You are very welcome here in the land of the gods," he says warmly. However, MCU post-credits scenes typically serve to set up future plotlines and Jane's comic counterpart became a Valkyrie after her time as Mighty Thor concluded. The heroic duo succeeded in convincing Gorr to abandon his genocidal campaign, but she lost her battle with the disease shortly afterward. Since the movies and shows regularly riff on classic comic stories, it's possible Hercules will team up with Kang in his quest to take down Thor. He's shown up regularly in the decades since his debut, occasionally starring in his own series.

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Disney+ Just Changed Thor: Love and Thunder's Questionable CGI (The Direct)

Now, as the Chris Hemsworth-led movie enjoys its Disney+ premiere, one Marvel fan uncovered the fact that the studio did a key change to alter its CGI.

[poked fun at these issues](https://thedirect.com/article/thor-love-and-thunder-vfx-mistakes), indicating that they are aware of the criticisms. Some have believed that this visual effects issue is due to [the movie's heavy reliance on The Volume](https://thedirect.com/article/thor-love-and-thunder-to-use-star-wars-the-mandalorians-volume-technology-chris-hemsworth), the filming technology that was used for The Mandalorian, while others pointed out that it could be tied to the strict turnaround time of the studio for VFX artists. [@](https://twitter.com/@comicxbook) [comicxbook](https://twitter.com/comicxbook/status/1567687477707554816) discovered that Disney+ updated the CGI of a key scene from Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Marvel releases four 'Thor: Love and Thunder' deleted scenes (Mashable)

"Zeus is many things, but he is not pure," Zeus declares in this deleted scene. He and Thor are apparently on good terms now, because he teaches Thor how to use ...

Tensions rise between Star-Lord and Thor as Thor refuses to understand the gravity of the fight they're in. [more of the gods of Omnipotence City](https://mashable.com/article/thor-love-and-thunder-omnipotence-city)? [Thor: Love and Thunder](https://mashable.com/article/thor-love-and-thunder-review) is now streaming on Disney+, and if you can't get enough of the God of Thunder, I've got even more good news for you.

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Watch: 1 Thor: Love and Thunder Deleted Scene Has Marvel Fans ... (The Direct)

Marvel fans shared their disappointed thoughts on a deleted scene from Thor: Love and Thunder.

And this scene in particular brings a moment that would have actually added another layer of depth to the MCU's most controversial movie of Phase 4, especially considering its already shortened runtime. "This scene clearly explains how Thor gave the Asgardian kids powers from the Thundebolt. Power is everywhere, you just have to harness it, or you point…power comes from the heart." In this scene, Zeus actually comes to Earth and gives Thor some meaningful insight about his iconic weapon, the Thunderbolt. This would have changed the scene prior when Hemsworth's Thor threw Zeus' lightning bolt straight through his chest and injured him before he escaped with Jane, Valkyrie, and Korg. This gives viewers the opportunity to revisit the movie that earned widely mixed reviews while also enjoying deleted material that didn't make the final theatrical cut.

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Thor: Love And Thunder Deleted Scene Focuses On Star-lord And ... (FanFest News)

Thor: Love and Thunder is the first full-fledged fourquel within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, taking the franchise in a new direction.

She is always ready to cover trending TV stories with an unbiased perspective and a pinch of gossip. [FanFest](https://fanfest.com/about/) [Thor: Love and Thunder](https://fanfest.com/?s=Thor%3A+Love+and+Thunder) is the first full-fledged fourquel within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, taking the franchise in a new direction. They set out on a perilous cosmic journey to learn the God Butcher’s motives and prevent him from wreaking havoc before it’s too late. Thor must enlist the aid of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi), and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) – to his surprise – in order to combat the danger. We just wanted Jane to come in at the end.” “The plan was always to have them in the beginning and then move on.

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Was Hercules Always The Plan For Love & Thunder? Cut Scene ... (Screen Rant)

A deleted Thor: Love and Thunder scene gives the impression that Brett Goldstein's Hercules wasn't always part of the plan for the Phase 4 movie.

[director Taika Waititi](https://screenrant.com/thor-love-thunder-post-credits-scene-hercules-explained/), he isn’t privy to what Marvel has in store for the character’s future. As for Zeus’ Thunderbolt weapon and its role in the overarching story, it’s possible that Valkyrie didn’t have it in the fights that followed, but Thor did end up with it for the finale. Though the scene put Hercules in a position to be Thor 5’s villain, it’s more likely that the plan is for Hercules to have a rather short-lived role as an antagonist.

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Matt Damon Breaks Silence on Thor: Love and Thunder Role (The Direct)

Matt Damon, who played Actor Loki in Thor: Love and Thunder, reflected on his role in the movie.

If this is the end of the actors' journeys in the The director [has expressed interest in coming back for a fifth installment](https://thedirect.com/article/thor-5-taika-waititi-return) in the series, but only if Hemsworth would be returning as well. There’s a lot of good energy on the set. Now that the film has been released on Disney+, the actors have been able to reflect on their cameos, and it seems like all three greatly enjoyed their time on set. One element of Ragnarok that became a talking point amongst fans was the cameos of Matt Damon and Luke Hemsworth. The Taika Waititi-directed flick features Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder alongside [Natalie Portman's Jane Foster](https://thedirect.com/article/marvel-natalie-portman-return-likely), Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie, and Korg as they were pitted against [Gorr the God Butcher, portrayed by Christian Bale](https://thedirect.com/article/christian-bale-gorr-unused-official-art-photos).

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' Fans Notice CGI Fix for Disney Plus (CNET)

If you thought Marvel's much-scrutinized CGI looked updated -- for at least one scene, you'd be right.

In the case of Stranger Things, this involved [addressing a continuity error](/culture/entertainment/stranger-things-4-directors-to-digitally-fix-will-byers-plot-hole/). Aside from story elements, the fourth film in [Marvel's](/culture/entertainment/marvel-cinematic-universe-phase-4-the-full-list-of-release-dates/) Thor franchise was [questioned over the quality of its CGI](/culture/entertainment/marvels-vfx-artists-are-suffering-now-theyre-speaking-out/), seemingly even by its director Taika Waititi. Axl (formerly known as Astrid) informs Thor that Gorr the God Butcher kidnapped all the children in New Asgard and transported them to the Shadow Realm.

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Thor Love And Thunder: 12 Things We Learned From The Audio ... (GameSpot)

The audio commentary for the latest Thor movie from Taika Waititi reveals a few things about the Marvel movie.

However, if you look closely, the entire movie's plot is here--which includes a lot of things Meek and friends never saw. She went into her room and drew the first shadow monster called "Octy," a snake-like creature, which you can see in the movie. Waititi explains that some deleted scenes are included in the board too. He said that TVs are too advanced, and it's ruining pictures. Some of those ideas are great--Jane, the humor, the visuals--while others are lackluster and meaningless." The one you see above is based on Toecutter (played by Hugh Keays-Byrne in Mad Max). One thing you may not have realized about the movie is that many of the people who worked on the movie had their kids in the film or designing some of the memorable elements. And for the rest of the creatures, children drew the monsters. However, if you want to dive deeper into the movie, you'll want to have access to the special features, like the audio commentary from director Taikia Waititi--and his two children. That baby is Thor Love and Thunder producer Brian Chapek's baby. Taika's oldest daughter, Te Hinekahu--who was about seven at the time--saw part of the script with the words "Shadow demon." Miller is a huge influence on Waititi's work.

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Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Fixes CGI Scene for Disney Plus (CNET)

If you thought Marvel's much-scrutinized CGI looked updated -- for at least one scene, you'd be right.

In the case of Stranger Things, this involved [addressing a continuity error](/culture/entertainment/stranger-things-4-directors-to-digitally-fix-will-byers-plot-hole/). Aside from story elements, the fourth film in [Marvel's](/culture/entertainment/marvel-cinematic-universe-phase-4-the-full-list-of-release-dates/) Thor franchise was [questioned over the quality of its CGI](/culture/entertainment/marvels-vfx-artists-are-suffering-now-theyre-speaking-out/), seemingly even by its director Taika Waititi. Axl (formerly known as Astrid) informs Thor that Gorr the God Butcher kidnapped all the children in New Asgard and transported them to the Shadow Realm.

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THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Deleted Scene Reveals Just How ... (Comic Book Movie)

ReleaseTheWaititiCut? We're not sure about that, but another newly released Thor: Love and Thunder deleted scene shows how different the movie was before ...

That might mean Hercules was a last-minute addition, though it's always possible he was originally going to be an ally instead of an enemy. Rather than stealing Zeus' Thunderbolt after clashing with him in Omnipotence City, Thor is greeted by the Olympian on Earth where he is given the mighty weapon instead. However, it feels like there's a very different version of the movie that exists, something that's evident from this latest deleted scene.

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'She-Hulk' Writer Defends 'Thor: Love and Thunder' From Criticism (We Got This Covered)

Comic book writer Dan Slott cannot understand the criticism that has been aimed at 'Thor: Love and Thunder.'

In comparison to what we have now, ’80s Thor looks as if someone wanted an easy Viking Halloween outfit, and let’s remember, there was no CGI to bring about lightning or have him really look like he was flying, let alone riding a goat-drawn boat across a rainbow bridge in space. Slott works as a writer for Marvel, and it was his work that turned She-Hulk into a “superhuman lawyer” back in 2004, which directly led to the newest Marvel/Disney show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. [Thor: Love and Thunder](https://wegotthiscovered.com/tag/thor-love-and-thunder) has faced a fair amount of criticism since its release in July, but comic book writer Dan Slott is having none of it.

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Thor and Star-Lord Go Into Battle in Love and Thunder Deleted Scene (CBR)

The clip focuses on the superhero duo as Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) tries to convince Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to intervene in the battle raging overhead. The God ...

[Thor: Love and Thunder](https://www.cbr.com/thor-love-and-thunder-solid-opening-weekend-box-office/) is the latest movie to join the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe, chronicling the titular superhero's adventure of self-discovery after his identity crisis following the conclusion of Avengers: Endgame. The MCU blockbuster will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on Sept. Many MCU fans noted that the film's VFX were underwhelming while the overall narrative didn't deliver on the potential of the source material. Having retired from his time as a superhero, Thor's quest for enlightenment is interrupted by the arrival of [Gorr the God Butcher](https://www.cbr.com/thor-4-better-gorr-movie-mcu/) (Christian Bale). At the time of writing, it's currently unknown why the brief minute-long moment didn't make it into Love and Thunder's final cut but fans are speculating that the depiction of brutal death and gore was the cause. The clip focuses on the superhero duo as Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) tries to convince Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to intervene in the battle raging overhead.

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Thor: Love and Thunder's Disney+ Debut Has Fans Criticizing VFX ... (MovieWeb)

Thor: Love and Thunder arrived on Disney+ with an unexpected change to one scene that failed to improve on some less than great CGI.

The film spent much of its time on setting up and delivering jokes, something that has become more apparent as deleted scenes from the film have started to be released. While fans were disappointed in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for not delivering more multiverse characters, Thor: Love and Thunder’s disappointment mostly stemmed from an overly-jokey, disjointed narrative that failed to quite land with viewers or critics. To highlight the point, Twitter user @comicxbook shared a side-by-side comparison of the two versions, which shows that the work that was put into altering the scene may have been just a waste of time.

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Thor 5: Taika Waititi Reveals Wild Story Pitch for Next Marvel Movie (The Direct)

Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi shared his funny ideas for a fifth Thor movie.

Plumb: “Please don’t worry don’t worry about the next question. We’ve got Thor queueing for the post office to send money back home.” [Brett Goldstein's Hercules looking for vengeance after the battle at Omnipotent City](https://thedirect.com/article/marvel-brett-goldstein-universe). Can I pitch you some titles for the next Thor films?” Waititi: “I think… I literally think you could make at least half a billion dollars in the box office and you’ve only spent eight million. Thor 5: Learning to Drive.’ I’s like Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield, but Thor learning to drive. This led to some hilarious subtitle names, including "What a Classic Thor Adventure, Hurrah:" Yeah, it’s just learning to drive.” [as early as last summer, with Waititi only offering the comment "who knows?" [Thor: Love and Thunder has made its way onto Disney+](https://thedirect.com/article/thor-love-and-thunder-disney-time-release) following two months in theaters, with director Taika Waititi having delivered his second full MCU outing since 2017. Those talks started

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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder ... (Marvel Entertainment)

Settle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, and Natalie Portman as they divulge the secrets behind the creation ...

Thor: Love and Thunder joins 15 other Marvel Cinematic Universe movies now streaming in IMAX Enhanced on Disney+. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Through in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, along with raw, unseen footage from the set and beyond, ASSEMBLEd pulls back the curtain on the God of Thunder’s fourth feature film — which [you can also watch right now](https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/disney-plus-thor-love-and-thunder-assembled), exclusively on Disney+.

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Natalie Portman's Criticized CGI Helmet Explained by Thor: Love ... (The Direct)

Thor: Love and Thunder Producer Brad Winderbaum explained why Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor helmet was completely CGI.

[CGI can always look better](https://thedirect.com/article/thor-love-and-thunder-disney-cgi-change). With the limitations that VFX artists still have due to COVID-19 and the fact that they are constantly working extremely hard and trying to meet deadlines, it isn't going to be perfect, but they are going to do the best they can. And we adapted to the beautiful face of Natalie Portman, but we didn’t want to hide too much of her eyes and her features. "CGI on Jane Foster's Helmet in the Thor 4 trailer looks distractingly bad, why can't they just get Natalie Portman to wear the helmet. Most filmmakers and actors would probably sacrifice something like a helmet looking 100% real if it meant the actor's performance was better. Rubeo also talked about the ideas for the helmet, saying that it was inspired by "old comic books" so it could have a "vintage feeling" to it. She added that they "didn't want to hide too much of (Portman's) eyes and her features:" The film featured Chris Hemsworth returning as Thor to take on [Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher](https://thedirect.com/article/christian-bale-marvel-villain-voldemort-harry-potter), who was trying to enact his revenge on all of the gods after the death of his daughter. In the documentary, Love and Thunder producer Brad Winderbaum talked about the decision to make Jane Foster's Mighty Thor helmet fully CGI. [Taika Waititi's Thor: Love and Thunder](https://thedirect.com/article/thor-love-and-thunder-cast-characters-marvel-list) was the latest movie to be added to the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe. An episode of Marvel Studios: Assembled was also dropped on the streaming service to accompany the film, offering insight into the filming process and featuring behind-the-scenes looks at the movie. Now that Love and Thunder has its own behind-the-scenes documentary on Disney+, the producers have explained why they made that decision.

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Thor: Love and Thunder's CGI Edited for Disney+ Release (CBR)

The Disney+ release of Thor: Love and Thunder features an improved version of the scene depicting Axl's floating head which was heavily criticized.

In response to the entire situation, Marvel is reportedly considering [opening its own VFX house](https://www.cbr.com/marvel-create-own-vfx-house-worker-backlash-mcu/) so it no longer has to hire externally. ](https://www.cbr.com/thor-4-taika-waititi-directors-cut-suck/) "In terms of the CGI being critiqued, I think that has to do with our culture's belief in its ownership of women's bodies," Coiro said. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was also scolded by fans for the VFX used to bring Jennifer Walters to life. This is not the first time a Marvel Studios project has been criticized for its CGI. [reported 4-hour director's cut](http://www.cbr.com/thor-love-and-thunder-taika-waititi-cut-twitter/) to be released.

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Love and Thunder Director Jokingly Pitches Thor 5's Title (CBR)

Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi suggests a joke title for the God of Thunder's next solo Marvel Cinematic Universe adventure.

[the return of Idris Elba's Heimdall](https://www.cbr.com/idris-elba-thoughts-heimdall-mcu-story-marvel/), who appears in the post-credits scene after dying in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. In that scene, a vengeful Zeus (Russell Crowe) sends his son Hercules (Brett Goldstein) to exact revenge on Thor, seemingly laying the groundwork for the next movie in the franchise. Waititi then said that on reflection, Hemsworth's MCU return was inevitable and expressed interest in collaborating with the Aussie actor on another Thor movie. [Thor: Love and Thunder's mid-credits scene](https://www.cbr.com/brett-goldstein-thor-love-and-thunder-hercules-casting-joke-mcu/) is uncertain. [comedian] Rodney Dangerfield, but [with] Thor learning to drive. "Thor 5: Still Alive [or] Thor 5: Learning to Drive," he quipped.

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Deleted Thor: Love & Thunder Scenes Spoil Zeus' MCU Phase 5 ... (Screen Rant)

The deleted scenes from Thor: Love and Thunder reveal a very different side of Zeus. Could Zeus actually be a hero and not a villain in Phase 5?

Combined with the deleted scenes revealing how Zeus was supposed to help Thor, Zeus could be the best candidate to lead the God Squad against the Skrulls in Secret Invasion, and possibly even against the even larger threat of Kang: The Conqueror. Hercules and Thor have a long and ultimately friendly rivalry in the comics, which actually fits very well within Thor's quirky corner of the MCU. In Marvel Comics' "Secret Invasion," even the combined divine pantheons of Earth had to take a stand and face the Skrull Empire's enslaved army of alien gods. This moment between Thor and Zeus even has the same warmth as the conversations that Thor and his father Odin have shared in the past. More importantly, it reveals that Zeus actually taught Thor how to summon Thunderbolt himself, making Zeus crucial to Thor Odinson and Mighty Thor's victory over Gorr the God Butcher. Audiences last saw [Zeus in the Thor 4 post-credits scene](https://screenrant.com/thor-love-thunder-zeus-death-twist-hercules-setup/).

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Thor: Love And Thunder VFX Changes Met With Criticism (Superherohype.com)

In the scene, a projection of Axl's speaks with Thor about Gorr and what he did to the Asgardian children. The ghost-like Axl did not look great in the theater.

Despite the CGI issues and other problems with the film, Thor: Love and Thunder brought in $340 million domestically. In the film, Thor teams up with Valkyrie, Korg, and Jane Foster to defeat the serial killer known as Gorr the God Butcher. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Marvel subsequently adjusted the CGI and released a new and improved trailer at Comic-Con. The ghost-like Axl did not look great in the theater. This would not be the first time that Disney has adjusted the CGI for a Marvel program on the streamer.

Marvel timeline gets updated to include 'Thor: Love and Thunder' (Deseret News)

The fourth 'Thor' movie appears to be last on the timeline, after 'Moon Knight,' 'She-Hulk' and 'Ms. Marvel.' What is the updated chronological timeline in ...

- “She-Hulk.” - “Hawkeye.” - “Eternals.” Marvel.” - “WandaVision.” - “Loki.” - “Ant-Man.” the show is a few years after Endgame,” Gao said. “There actually is a Marvel person whose job it is to trace the timeline of everything. - “The Avengers.” - “Thor.” The existing Marvel Universe is huge and still expanding.

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Movie Review - Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) (Flickering Myth)

Directed by Taika Waititi. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Christian Bale, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Jaimie Alexander, Taika Waititi, Russell Crowe, Chris ...

Of course, the eccentric auteur clearly had a lot of say from a creative stand point, as to what he wanted his film to be, but the fact of the matter is the script wasn’t his baby. Portman does a serviceable job in her role but the way in which the character is written and her cringeworthy dialogue, is just annoying to say the least. So, when it was announced that Portman would show up as Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder, I knew it was Feige & co. Waititi seems to have conveniently chucked that portion of the character arc out of the window, that’s for sure. Thor Odinson (Chris Hemsworth), meanwhile has embarked on a personal quest of self-discovery, occasionally engaging in feats of badassery with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Now that I’ve watched Thor: Love and Thunder, however, my opinion has been swayed somewhat and certainly not for the better.

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Jane Foster's Love & Thunder Credits Scene Missed 1 Perfect Sif ... (Screen Rant)

Jane Foster's ending in Thor: Love and Thunder presented Marvel with an opportunity for a fitting Lady Sif callback, but the movie passed it up.

[Sif only came back](https://screenrant.com/lady-sif-loki-return-hair-norse-mythology-meaning/) for a few minutes of screen-time in Loki and Thor: Love and Thunder in Phase 4. Jane’s ending in Thor: Love and Thunder presented the movie with an opportunity to pay off the exchange between Thor and Sif. [Sif returned briefly](https://screenrant.com/why-lady-sifs-final-scene-in-thor-love-thunder-is-secretly-perfect/) toward the end of the movie. But perhaps in the interest of not ruining a poignant moment, Thor 4 avoided taking this route. Sif, on the other hand, had very little to do in the movie. After missing out on Thor: Ragnarok, both characters returned for the fourth film in the franchise.

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