Thor (2011)
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The exiled god of thunder must prove himself worthy to return home and stop his brother Loki. A Phase One release, it was the 4th MCU film to come out and sits at #9 of 81 in story order. We rate it Essential: the main saga depends on it. At 1h 55m, it streams on Hulu in the US.
| Directed by | Kenneth Branagh |
|---|---|
| Starring | Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins |
| Release date | May 6, 2011 |
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 77% critics · IMDb 7.0/10 |
| Box office | $449M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase One |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #9 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day |
| Part of | Thor movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Introduces Thor, Loki, and Asgard, the cosmic side of the MCU.
Post-credit scene
There’s more after the credits. Open the box if you want to know what happens; it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Thor: tap to reveal
Dr. Selvig is shown the Tesseract under Loki’s influence.
Where it fits in your watch
Thor FAQ
Can you skip Thor?
No. It’s Essential: Loki becomes the saga’s key villain.
When was Thor released?
Thor was released on May 6, 2011.
Where does Thor fit in the MCU timeline?
Thor is set in the present day and sits at #9 of 81 in story order.
Does Thor have a post-credit scene?
Yes, there’s at least one extra scene after the credits. The spoiler box on this page describes it.
What to watch before Thor
To get the most out of Thor, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Iron Man (2008)
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
Where to watch Thor in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Hulu |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Thor outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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