Thor: Love and Thunder

Name: Thor: Love and Thunder
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Released: 2022-07-06
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi

2022 | 119 min | Fantasy, Action, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it was a solid box office hit, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Doctor Strange or Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$761 million worldwide on a $250 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by Taika Waititi

Chris HemsworthThor
Natalie PortmanJane Foster / The Mighty Thor
Christian BaleGorr
Tessa ThompsonKing Valkyrie
Taika WaititiKorg / Old Kronan God (voice)
Russell CroweZeus
Jaimie AlexanderSif
Idris ElbaHeimdall
Chris PrattPeter Quill / Star-Lord
Dave BautistaDrax