Thor: Ragnarok facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thor: Ragnarok |
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| Directed by | Taika Waititi |
| Produced by | Kevin Feige |
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| Music by | Mark Mothersbaugh |
| Cinematography | Javier Aguirresarobe |
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| Studio | Marvel Studios |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release date(s) | October 10, 2017 (El Capitan Theatre) November 3, 2017 (United States) |
| Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $180 million |
| Money made | $854 million |
Thor: Ragnarok is an exciting fantasy-comedy superhero movie from 2017. It was directed by Taika Waititi and is a follow-up to the 2013 film Thor: The Dark World. This movie is part of the huge Marvel Cinematic Universe, which connects many superhero stories. It brings together amazing action, funny moments, and a thrilling adventure for the hero, Thor.
What is Thor: Ragnarok About?
This movie follows Thor, a powerful Asgardian prince and superhero. He must race against time to stop a terrible event called Ragnarok. Ragnarok is a prophecy that says his home world, Asgard, will be completely destroyed.
Thor faces his very powerful older sister, Hela, who is the Goddess of Death. She wants to take over Asgard and rule the universe. To stop her, Thor needs to gather a team of heroes. He also has to deal with being stuck on a strange planet called Sakaar.
The Story Begins: Thor's Quest
The movie starts with Thor being held captive by a fire demon named Surtur. Thor escapes and returns to Asgard, only to find his brother Loki pretending to be their father, Odin. They find Odin on Earth, but he soon passes away.
Odin's death releases Hela, his firstborn child, who was locked away for a long time. Hela is incredibly strong and quickly takes over Asgard. She destroys Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, and throws Thor and Loki into space.
Lost on Sakaar: A Gladiator's Fight
Thor lands on a strange planet called Sakaar. This planet is ruled by the Grandmaster, who loves games and entertainment. Thor is forced to become a gladiator and fight in a huge arena. Here, he discovers that his strongest opponent is none other than his old friend, the Hulk!
The Hulk has been on Sakaar for two years since the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron. Thor tries to convince the Hulk, and his human side Bruce Banner, to help him. He also meets a tough warrior named Valkyrie, who used to be an Asgardian hero.
Forming a Team: The Revengers
Thor, Hulk, Loki, and Valkyrie team up to escape Sakaar. They call themselves the "Revengers" (a funny twist on "Avengers"). Their goal is to return to Asgard and stop Hela. They know that Hela is getting stronger and plans to use Asgard's power to conquer other worlds.
They face many challenges and battles on their way back. Thor also starts to realize his true power doesn't come from his hammer. It comes from within himself.
The Final Battle for Asgard
When they reach Asgard, a huge battle begins against Hela and her army. The citizens of Asgard are in danger. Thor, Loki, Hulk, and Valkyrie fight bravely. However, Hela is too powerful to defeat directly.
Thor remembers the prophecy of Ragnarok. He realizes that to stop Hela, Asgard itself must be destroyed. He brings back Surtur, the fire demon, to fulfill the prophecy. Surtur destroys Asgard, which also defeats Hela. The surviving Asgardians escape on a spaceship, looking for a new home.
Who are the Main Characters?
The movie features a fantastic group of characters, both heroes and villains.
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor Odinson: The main hero, a powerful Asgardian prince.
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / The Hulk: A brilliant scientist who turns into a giant green monster when angry.
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki Laufeyson: Thor's tricky adopted brother, known for his clever plans.
- Anthony Hopkins as Odin Borson: Thor and Loki's wise father, the former king of Asgard.
- Cate Blanchett as Hela: The powerful and evil Goddess of Death, Thor's older sister.
- Jeff Goldblum as the Grandmaster: The quirky and eccentric ruler of Sakaar.
- Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie: A tough and skilled warrior from Asgard's past.
- Taika Waititi as Korg and Surtur: Waititi voices Korg, a friendly rock creature, and Surtur, the fire demon.
- Clancy Brown as the voice of Surtur: The voice of the giant fire demon.
Making the Movie: Fun Facts
Thor: Ragnarok was praised for its unique style and humor. Director Taika Waititi brought a fresh, funny feel to the Marvel movies. Many fans enjoyed the new direction, while some felt it was too different from earlier Thor films.
The movie was filmed in different places, including Australia. For example, some scenes that looked like New York City were actually filmed in Brisbane, Australia. The special effects were also a big part of the movie, especially for characters like Hulk and the amazing battle scenes.
Images for kids
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Kevin Feige, Taika Waititi, and the cast of Thor: Ragnarok at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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Waititi at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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Filming of Thor: Ragnarok in Brisbane's central business district, which doubled as Manhattan
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Original (top) and effects (bottom) shots of the Valkyrie flashback sequence in Thor: Ragnarok
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Mark Ruffalo (center left) and Chris Hemsworth (center right) at the Sydney premiere of Thor: Ragnarok
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See also
In Spanish: Thor: Ragnarok para niños
