Thor: Ragnarok
Throughout the years , Thor ( Chris Hemsworth ) and Loki ( Tom Hiddleston ) have n’t always see centre to eye . Well , in reality , they ’ve tried to obliterate one another at almost every routine – nothing like a piece of brotherly making love . Thor : Ragnarok , which is presently in production , seems to bring the two siblings together , at least for a moment , and also takes them away from Asgard and lands them smack in themiddle of New York City .
Thor ’s third go - around is already loaded to bear with game period , apparently set to cover everything from a buddy comedy to a route stumble picture show to an apocalypse - in - progress plastic film . However , only a few clues are uncommitted as to why the comrade from Asgardhead to the Big Apple . Here are a few possible reasons for their choice in ‘ holiday name and address . '
Thor 3: The Search for Odin
WithRagnarokcurrently filming in Australia ( and late wrap on the Brisbane set which doubled for New York ) , scores of yield photos have leak onto social mass medium . One of the most revealing thus far show adisheveled and dazed looking Anthony Hopkinsas ‘ hobo Odin . ' Since the All - Father turned up in NYC , the surmisal engine almost overload the net churning out potential intellect for Odin ’s presence on Earth . As usual , the wide-eyed explanation is usually the most consistent .
MCU buffs may recall that theconclusion toThor : The Dark Worlddivulged ashapeshifting Lokisitting on the throne of Asgard . Our first assumption , naturally , was that he ’d bolt down his adopted father . But , as the set stills show , paper of Odin ’s death have been greatly overstated . In all likelihood , the trickster god chuck out or relegate him to some backwater , out - of - the - way realm like our satellite .
At some point duringThor : Ragnarok , Loki ’s deception has apparently been revealed , grant Thor to either pry Odin ’s location from his adoptive brother , or at least estimate out where he wound up . It ’s also possible that , upon discovering a new menace to the Nine Realms – one he was n’t able of handling on his own ( such as theinvasion of Surturin the comics ) – Loki fly , by the bye or accidentally , letting his plot of ground out of the bag to Thor .
As a result , the couplet may head to Earth in search of Odin and his counselor-at-law in retaking or defending their dwelling house . Either room , with the world power of the Bifrost Bridge , Thor , Loki , and co. should be able to wake up , grab a cup of coffee , abrade New York for Odin and inject back in time for a hearty , twelve - course Asgardian supper – unless of course something forbid them from using the cosmic gateway .
Of of course , there ’s also the matter of a recent set photo which indicated the God of Thunder was range around the city with a line card . Why exactlyisThor searching for177A Bleecker Street(apparently Asgardians do n’t have GPS ) , the residence of one Doctor Strange ?
Trying to Find Another Way Home
With a wicked passage system at their behest , Thor , Loki , and the old military man should n’t ever have to worry about getting around the existence . However , before they can cash in in on their round misstep ticket , Heimdall and the force of Asgardcould become compromised or at least preoccupied with an uprising from the Hades a laHela and Skurge . As a result , the trio may find themselves trapped on Earth during a prison term of outstanding need .
Since moving picture are typically shot out of purchase order , it ’s unmanageable to define where inThor : Ragnarokthe brothers ’ head trip to Earth go on . However , if the Norse nomad become trapped on our major planet , and Bruce Banner is alreadyheaded for Planet Hulk , they would require an substitute mode of transit . After all , Mjolner may give Thor the power of flight , but it ’s far from a trans - realm cablegram cable car .
As a result , they would belike turn to the MCU ’s new entrant , Doctor Strange . Of of course , where Thor got clutches of Strange ’s name and address is a mystery likely unresolved untilRagnarokhits dramatic art ( even though a suspiciously Orb of Agamotto - similar artefact was presentin Odin ’s Vault ) . Once they feel the mystical master , though , he should be able to transmit the Norse God and his cohorts back to their proper locale .
There are other possible reasons why Thor pays Stephen Strange a sojourn , though . For example , he could be manoeuvre to New York on an intergalactic recruitment stumble .
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surely finding and recovering an exiled Odin is the most likely reason for Thor ’s presence in New York – at least by means of the hardened photos . At the same metre , the hammer - wielder might have ulterior motives for head up back to Earth in the first shoes . If trouble is brewing in Asgard , its heroes could venture here in search of assistance . Seeking out Odin might be the first prize , but swaying Doctor Strange to his cause may be Thor ’s subaltern objective . After all , when faced with all the mod tech at their fingertips , why would one of hisAvengerspals merely hand him an name and address circuit card and send him on his merry way without even cab fare ? It makes more sentiency that Thor is in the metropolis incognito and , if so , without the assistance from thenow - dividedsuperhero squad .
Assuming he tracks down the Doc , Thor could need Strange to help oneself him with his inquiry or untangle the mystery of the Infinity Stones and the ‘ purplish chair human beings . ’A collaboration between the two mighty men would be a enceinte way to pull Strange deeper into the overall MCUandset the leg forAvengers : Infinity War – which hits theaters simple six calendar month afterRagnarok .
But unknown and his orphic strength might not be the only aid Thor calls upon . He and members of his company also meet with anenigmatic mask womanin a New York alleyway . Although the yield has n’t tipped their hands to her identity , former theories suggest she could be anyone from Gaea to Death to an surreptitious Asgardian warrior . If the mystery woman is Gaea , it would n’t be surprising if Thor and Odin look her up as backup in their fight against Hela , Skurge , and themolten fiend Surtur .
Since movies are n’t typically shoot in a linear style , it ’s hard to say when the Odinson family takes their trip to New York ( although Thor ’s long hair leads one to believe it ’s early on in their adventures ) . While unusual and Gaea would make fantastic ally and are solid reason to venture to Earth , perhaps Thor has green helper in judgment .
Next Stop, Planet Hulk?
Truth be assure , most of the hype overThor 3stems from the mien of the twoCivil Warabsentees , Thor and the Incredible Hulk ( Mark Ruffalo ) . Since at least part of the motion-picture show is billed as a " sidekick motion-picture show , " perhaps Thor ’s see and demolish with Bruce Banner occurs after his New York way station .
Footage from this year ’s Comic - Con already teased aGladiator Hulk approachto part of the picture , and Thor and Loki uncover Odin could only be part of the cut-up god ’s mischief run . Loki ’s full role inRagnarokhasn’t been revealed , but in all other Marvel Universe iterations , he plays a major part in fetch about Asgard ’s downfall . Perhaps he strands Thor and Odin on Earth , somehow conduce to the discovery of a secret and sulking Hulk – last seenhijacking a quinjetand heading for Fiji .
Even so , looking for Bruce Banner does n’t necessarily have to be the reason the Norse hero returns to Earth ; discovering him could simply be the lucky break which kick off the great cosmic road slip – and ties into the " Planet Hulk " story . Of course , enjoying foile a deux blank space odyssey would be weird with your onetime man lounging in the backseat . Perhaps Odin finds another way home , or the lookup for the All - Father occurs much after in the film . Then again , perchance the quarrelsome brother just delight the weather in New York this fourth dimension of twelvemonth and stumble upon their missing and presumed dead father by accident . Probably not , though .
Fan Service Bonus: Loki Just Being Loki
Set aside the shared - universe building and the impending clank of the top-notch - titans inInfinity War . draw a blank about the force of the Norse netherworld conspiring to bring about an apocalyptical remnant to the Nine Realms . Ignore Loki ’s unreliable usurping of the potty of Asgard . mayhap Thor just followed his adoptive brother to New York to stop him from mess with Stephen Strange – something that fans of both Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston would love to see happen .
Although a far - fetched scenario in Kevin Feige ’s carefully construct film world , the Norse trickster did have early relations with the unusual one . Strange Tales#126 ( way back in 1963 ) dealt with Loki trying to fool the Doc into swiping Mjolnir from his crony . Of course , the ruse fail . But before Thor evince up to claim his hammer , the two mystical adversaries duke it out on a magical level . They also run across each other more than a couple more clock time within the Marvel Universe .
Naturally , we ’re not expecting to see this blast from the past times for it ’s own sake . But ifThor : Ragnarokmanages to comprise a fun Easter egg like thisandfurther involve Doctor Strange in the MCU , it would be one heck of a fun bonus .
A Prelude To (or Prologue For) Ragnarok?
No matter what the reason for Thor ’s misstep to New York , his visit will regulate things to come in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . The search for Odin may come in at the beginning , middle , or end ofThor : Ragnarok(although we ’re feel ahead of time on here ) and may have far - reaching consequence for the Norse realm in future . Thor ’s dealings in New York have also been taunt , by the plastic film ’s placement manager , as discombobulate “ a curveball ” into the account , as well as bringing him in striking with one of several crucial ally – perhaps the Hulk , Stephen Strange , or the mysterious cloaked woman – and adversaries .
With the destiny of the Nine Realms in his hands , Thor will involve his wits about him and as many valiant companions as he can muster . This time , though , he may not be capable to discontinue the cataclysm of Ragnarok and carry through the Clarence Day . Fortunately , at least in terminus of Marvel , this risible volume apocalypse represents a cycle of nascence , wipeout , and conversion – and a unmediated link to a larger , cinematic universe - interpolate event ofInfinity War . Watching all the piece settle into place should testify extremely gratifying .
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