Summary
Chris Hemsworth’sThorshould continue in theMarvel Cinematic Universefor a few more years at least, and the character can only get better by looking back at what worked or not across the God of Thunder’s MCU appearances. Hemsworth is one of the most important stars in the MCU, with the actor holding a unique franchise record.Thor is the only MCU hero to have four solo films, with theMCU’s Thor moviesvarying in tone and quality.
While Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will tie the God of Thunder with his in-developmentSpider-Man 4,Hemsworth’sThor 5could also become a reality, keeping the actor in the lead. Hemsworth has played the main version of Thor inseveral movies, including Thor entries, Avengers films, and more. Among Thor’s MCU appearances, some were better than others.
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Doctor Strange
Cast
Doctor Strange follows the journey of a brilliant yet arrogant surgeon, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, whose career is derailed. He finds redemption under the tutelage of a mystical sorcerer, learning to harness mystical powers to protect the world from dark forces. Released in 2016, the film expands Marvel’s cinematic universe into the realm of mysticism.
Thor’s first meeting with Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the MCU came in the form of a brief appearance inDoctor Strange’s mid-credits scene. The moment is quite funny, with Thor shocked as he sees the glass of beer he had just finished drinking fill itself up again. While short, the moment served asa sneak peek at Thor and Doctor Strange’s chemistry, as well as Cumberbatch’s character’s first voyage deeper into the MCU.
The reason it ranks last in the list is due to how long Thor’s appearance is. While exciting, Thor ultimately has better and longer appearances in the MCU. Still, the moment was good to tease what kind of rapport fans could expect from the duo whenThor: Ragnarokcame around. All in all, it wasa fun moment that showed a lighter Thor.
Deadpool & Wolverine
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor had a cameo in theMCU’s only movie of 2024,Deadpool & Wolverine. However, Hemsworth did not shoot any new scenes for the film, with Thor appearing through the use of repurposed footage of him crying over Loki inThor: The Dark World. Still, the moment was quite effective, as the cameo was hilarious, had a lasting impact onDeadpool & Wolverine, and teased future MCU events.
In the movie, Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool sees Thor on a monitor at the TVA.Hemsworth’s Thor is holding a seemingly dying Deadpool and crying. The scene is said to take place in the distant future, with Deadpool constantly talking to the audience throughout the movie, trying to figure out why Thor was crying. With two Avengers movies on the horizon, the cameo could be teasing a future meeting between Thor and Deadpool.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron, released in 2015, follows Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man and Captain America, as they contend with Ultron, a rogue AI with plans for global annihilation. This Marvel sequel sees The Avengers form uneasy alliances and embark on a perilous global adventure to thwart Ultron’s schemes.
Avengers: Age of Ultronis the MCU’s worst movie for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Still, that does not mean that the film is bad, but there were clearly too many moving parts that ended up making it one of the MCU’s most divisive entries. Due to how much it set up,Avengers: Age of Ultronis now looked at in a more positive light than when the movie was released, but as faras Thor appearances go, the film was not the best.
Thor had pretty much nothing to do in the movie. Aside from fun scenes at the start of the film in the Avengers Tower party sequence and his chemistry with the team’s members, Thor was sent into a weird side plot. It would later become clear that Marvel was teasingThor: Ragnarok, butThor’s mysterious cave quest ended up being dull and confusing.
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Thor: The Dark World
Thor: The Dark World, the second installment in Marvel’s Thor series, follows the titular hero as he faces Malekith and the vengeful Dark Elves. With the universe threatened, Thor joins forces with allies, including Jane Foster, to thwart the cosmic peril and restore balance to the realms.
LikeAvengers: Age of Ultronsits at the bottom of the list of movies for the team,Thor: The Dark Worldoccupies the same place among Chris Hemsworth’s Thor films. The movie tried to go for a darker and more mature direction for Thor, which would have been exciting if only the film had also been interesting. In the end,Thor: The Dark Worldwas a bland affair that might be the MCU’s worst movie.
Despite the film’s bad status, Hemsworth’s Thor gets some better moments here and more screen time than in the movies that sit below it on the list. Thor evolved into a more understanding character who is not as immature as he was in 2011’sThor. The movie also shows Thor’s deep love for his friends and family and bringsa visceral acting performance out of Hemsworth in reaction to Frigga’s death.
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Thor: Love and Thunder
In Thor: Love and Thunder, the Norse god teams up with King Valkyrie, Korg, and the Mighty Thor, Jane Foster, to thwart Gorr the God Butcher’s quest to eradicate the gods. This cosmic adventure sees Thor confront new challenges as he navigates his return from retirement.
Thor: Ragnarokwas the turning point for the God of Thunder in the MCU. Director Taika Waititi injected a new dose of adrenaline into the character, making audiences yearn for more Thor, and Chris Hemsworth, who later revealed he had been growing bored by what was being done with the character, have a renewed enthusiasm to play the hero. After the movie’s huge success,Thor: Love and Thunderwas expected to be another Waititi-Hemsworth home run — until it was not.
Hemsworth has since revealed he hasThor: Love and Thunderregrets, saying, “I became a parody of myself.” The movie had a tonal issue, with many dark moments and emotional beats losing impact because of unnecessary comedy. While the film does not work, Thor meeting Jane Foster again and rekindling their relationship before a tragic ending raises this appearance above others. Amid some misses,Thor also had multiple hilarious moments.
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Thor
Thor, released in 2011, introduces Chris Hemsworth as the titular Norse god. Banished to Earth by his father Odin, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, Thor must live among humans and learn humility. As he adapts to his new circumstances, a threat from Asgard, led by his brother Loki, endangers Earth.
The originalThormovie is a unique entry in not only Hemsworth’s franchise but the MCU as a whole. Director Kenneth Branagh brought his Shakespearean knowledge and flair to his only MCU directorial effort, makingThorstand out. The movie’s tone, dialogues, and visual language contribute toa poetic origin story for the God of Thunder in the MCU, serving as a nice starting point for the character.
That is the reason Hemsworth’s appearance in 2011’sThordoes not rank higher. The character is still very simple in the sense that Thor is immature, thinking of himself as an all-powerful force who deserves to be looked up to at all times. The movie teaches him some real lessons, withThor’s time on Earth changing the hero for the better. Later movies would continue to build upon this solid foundation.
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Some might put Thor’sAvengers: Endgameappearance at the very bottom of the list, as it is surely the hero’s most controversial MCU outing. Coming off a universally beloved role inAvengers: Infinity War,Endgametook Thor on a completely unexpected path. Not having killed Thanos when he had the chance, the hero had a lot of guilt for failing to save the universe and seeing Loki die without being able to do a thing.
Avengers: Endgameexplored Thor’s depression over the previous movie’s events in a divisive way. Thor gained a lot of weight and shut himself off from the world. The movie makes many fat jokes at Thor’s expense, which do not really land. However, there is some genuine great character work being done behind that comedic facade. Thor going back toThor: The Dark World’s events alongside Rocket Raccoon andtalking to his mom provided a cathartic moment for Thor that led to the hero finding himself again. Hemsworth does some of his best MCU work in the film.
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The Avengers
The Avengershad Thor in a very interesting role. Tom Hiddleston’s Loki returned after 2011’sThorto be the first major villain Earth’s Mightiest Heroes faced in the MCU. With his brother as the threat the Avengers had to handle, Thor had quite a few moments to shine throughout the movie. Early on,the hero took responsibility for Loki’s attempt to take over the Earth, which showed immense growth from where the God of Thunder started in the MCU.
Seeing Thor try to fit in with Earth’s heroes was a blast. That led to some moments where characters butted heads, with Thor fighting Iron Man and the Hulk at different times, but ultimately the team worked well together. Thor had many action-packed moments in the film, withhis chemistry with the Avengers elevating this appearance to one of his best in the MCU.
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Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War brings together the Avengers and their allies to face a new threat from the cosmos, Thanos, who seeks to collect the Infinity Stones. The film, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, unites numerous superhero characters in a battle to prevent Thanos' ambition of altering reality itself.
The top two spots are very even, but given one is a Thor movie and the other is not,Avengers: Infinity Warends up in second place.Thor was firing on all cylinders throughout the movie, with his entrance during the Battle of Wakanda being one of the coolest moments and having some of the most impactful visuals in the entire MCU.
Thor was at full power, mowing down enemies, taking the full might of a neutron star, and taking the fight straight to Thanos. The hero was fighting viciously, as he suffered a major loss at the start of the film. Thor’s actions were a way of making up for thinking he failed the Asgardians and his brother, Loki. Thor has a brief but moving conversation about loss with Rocket that also stands out. On that note, Thor’s interactions with the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers are deeply entertaining.
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Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok, released on August 11, 2025, is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It features Chris Hemsworth as Thor, who is imprisoned on the other side of the universe, racing against time to return to Asgard to prevent Ragnarok and confront the formidable Hela.
Thor: Ragnarokreignited Hemsworth’s desire to play the character and the audience’s love for Thor. The movie is easily the best out of the Thor franchise, exploring a cosmic adventure that is vibrant, action-packed, emotional, and hilarious.Hemsworth’s Thor is at the perfect balance of comedic and dramatic in the movie, leading to the actor’s most impactful performance in the MCU. Thor gets sent to a planet he knows nothing about, battles the Hulk, and ultimately makes his way home to save the Asgardians from his sister, Hela.
Thor’s relationship with Loki was at its best in the movie, with the duo still keeping their sibling rivalry while also presenting the closest bond they had in the MCU.Thor loses an eye and Asgard, showing the stakes he was up against, but ends the movie as the savior of his people and the true God of Thunder, escaping a need to rely on Mjolnir.Thor’s growth and journey makeRagnarokhis best MCU appearance.
