Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
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Thor teams up with a mighty new Thor to stop Gorr the God Butcher. In story order it’s #57 of 81; by release date it was the 29th MCU film, part of Phase Four. You can skip it and still follow along, but we recommend it for the characters and setup. At 1h 59m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Taika Waititi |
|---|---|
| Starring | Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson |
| Release date | July 8, 2022 |
| Runtime | 1h 59m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 63% critics · IMDb 6.1/10 |
| Box office | $761M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Four |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #57 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day (2025) |
| Part of | Thor movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Gives Jane Foster her own turn as the Mighty Thor and leaves Thor raising a daughter, Love, who is set to return in Doomsday.
Post-credit scene
Stick around once the credits start. What happens is in the box below, which gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Thor: Love and Thunder: tap to reveal
Two scenes: a mid-credit scene sets up a new threat for Thor, and an end-credit scene shows where Jane Foster ends up.
Where it fits in your watch
- Release order
- Movies-only order
- Thor order
- Drax order
- Nebula order
- Groot order
- Rocket order
- Star-Lord order
Thor: Love and Thunder FAQ
Can you skip Thor: Love and Thunder?
Technically, yes. The main story doesn’t depend on it, though it does a lot for the characters and setup.
When was Thor: Love and Thunder released?
Thor: Love and Thunder was released on July 8, 2022.
Where does Thor: Love and Thunder fit in the MCU timeline?
Thor: Love and Thunder is set in the present day (2025) and sits at #57 of 81 in story order.
Does Thor: Love and Thunder 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: Love and Thunder
To get the most out of Thor: Love and Thunder, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Where to watch Thor: Love and Thunder in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Thor: Love and Thunder 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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