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Thor: The Dark World

Play trailer Poster for Thor: The Dark World PG-13,  2013,  1h 51m,  Action/ Adventure/ Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms -- including Earth.
Thor: The Dark World

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Critics Consensus

It may not be the finest film to come from the Marvel Universe, but Thor: The Dark World still offers plenty of the humor and high-stakes action that fans have come to expect.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Mar 18, 2019
2.5/5
Loki is the only character who makes himself new and interesting. When he is around, Thor: The Dark World becomes a different film altogether. You wish there was more of him. The rest of it is metal clanking. Go to Full Review
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk Sep 6, 2017
4/5
This feels like a really, really, expensive episode of Doctor Who. In a good way. Go to Full Review
Jason Bailey Flavorwire Jun 18, 2016
Save for Hiddleston's too-brief supporting turn, this is mighty forgettable stuff, a by-the-numbers sequel to what was already the slightest and least entertaining of the 'Avengers' components. Go to Full Review
Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot Oct 15, 2026
B-
Sometimes it's enough to sit back and watch a superhero smash bad guys and save the day because there's nowhere else in life where we can sit back and know full well good will prevail. Go to Full Review
JD Duran InSession Film Aug 15, 2024
A-
Thor: The Dark World is a great continuation in the Marvel Universe and it’s a better direction than Iron Man 3. Go to Full Review
Joseph Garcia Dynamic Duel Podcast Apr 16, 2024
4/5
The high-fantasy worldbuilding and story align with what the Norse mythological superhero's adventures should be – generic villain notwithstanding. Go to Full Review
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Luke P Apr 28, 2019 I hate to say this, but this one is on my least favorite shelf.
Finn S Apr 27, 2019 Known across the Marvel fan base as the worst of the MCU films much of the time, it gets too much hate. When it comes to a stand alone Thor sequel, I really could not have expected anything different. This sadly means that it is quite forgettable but even so, it is a Thor movie. Dark World focuses mainly on Thor, and Thor. The supporting cast is there but much less important than anything Thor does to progress the plot (the plot on Earth has no effect on the story). Even though this movie is a progression of the Thor series, it still manages to provide no development of the mentality of Thor, or Loki, or even Odin. This movie seems to me as a good way for Marvel to accomplish things that set up other movies now, The Aether, deaths, etc. See more
Hermione L Apr 26, 2019 Exquisitely mixing science-fiction and fantasy assets, 'The Dark World' boasts some of the most impressive, downright gorgeous production design of any film even beyond the MCU. The alien characters inhabiting the mesmerizing world of the Nine Realms and the action scenes accompanying them are also a step up in that regard. It's also clear Hemsworth has grown into the role three movies in as the God of Thunder with his newfound cheekiness and magnetic charisma, a trait only made better by the brotherly buddy-cop dynamic he shares with Hiddleston's reformed Loki. Accompanying this confidence for Hemsworth's comedic chops is the weird use of humor back from the first Thor, but as entertaining as it frequently is, it feels out of place for how far it's pushed into many scenes. 'The Dark World' also holds what's probably the worst villain in Marvel's entire catalogue with the Dark Elf, Malekith, whose motivations and personality are all but existent in Christopher Eccleston's wasted role and rob the film of most of its otherwise investing stakes. See more
George L Apr 22, 2019 I did not love Iron Man 3 it was my last place at that time. I saw this and it was worse. I realized they were in a row. Marvel must of lost it. This movie is so boring and it makes you sad and then you see Loki is alive. Wow Marvel! Did bad. See more
Apr 22, 2019 Thor the dark world is a film full of inconsistencies, with a very dark tone but with some funny and epic moments
Hagrid R Apr 10, 2019 Well, you almost do not feel the emotion that the first part provokes and I think that's not good. I rescue Thor, he is on the right track and Loki exceeds my expectations, he is a son of ... odin See more
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Synopsis In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms -- including Earth.
Director
Alan Taylor
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Some Suggestive Content|Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$206.4M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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