How to watch 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
Marvel fans, assemble. Following a 62-day theatrical run, "Thor: Love and Thunder" will arrive on Disney+ on Thursday, September 8. Keep reading to find out how to watch Taika Waititi's second "Thor" film, plus get a quick refresher on Thor's timeline up until this point.
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"Thor: Love and Thunder," now in theaters
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"Thor: Love and Thunder" sees the return of Natalie Portman alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. In the film, the terrific trio face off against Gorr the God Butcher -- played by MCU newcomer Christian Bale.
The newest "Thor" film is also full of fun cameos from some familiar faces, but no need to worry, there won't be any spoilers here.
Marvel fans will appreciate the nods to other MCU films in "Thor: Love and Thunder." But don't worry if you haven't seen them all: This latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is easy to watch without having seen all of the Marvel movies that came before. (If you do want a short recap before diving in to Thor's latest chapter, we've got you covered.)
Keep reading to find out how to watch "Thor: Love and Thunder," plus what you should remember before you see the newest "Thor" film.
Where to watch 'Thor: Love and Thunder' right now
Until September 8, 2022, the only place you'll be able to visit Thor in "Love and Thunder" is at the theater.
"Thor: Love and Thunder," now in theaters
When will 'Thor: Love and Thunder' be on Disney Plus
"Thor: Love and Thunder" lands on Disney+ on September 8, 2022.
"Thor: Love and Thunder," streaming September 28 on Disney+
How much does Disney Plus cost?
A Disney+ subscription starts at $8 per month, but you can also bundle the Disney streaming service with Hulu and ESPN+ starting at $14 per month.
(Wondering what else is coming to Disney+ this month? We've got a guide for that, too.)
What to watch before seeing "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Need a refresher on all the Thor lore? Here's every chapter of Thor's journey in chronological order. (If you missed "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," check out our guide on everything to catch up on before you watch it.)
Heads up that our plot summary for the movies below may contain spoilers for those who are totally new to the MCU.
'Thor'
The first chapter of Thor's story begins on the day of his almost-coronation, when the titular the son of Odin, king of the Norse gods, angers his father and is banished to earth. It's there that he meets physicist Jane Foster (played by Natalie Portman) and finds himself in a whole new world trouble.
"Thor," now streaming on Disney+
'Thor: The Dark World'
Following the events of "Thor" and "Marvel's The Avengers," the God of Thunder is still fighting to bring peace back to the cosmos. But when a vengeful force threatens Asgard, the fate of the universe once again rests in Thor's hammer-wielding hands.
"Thor: The Dark World," now streaming on Disney+
'Thor: Ragnarok'
In the third chapter of Thor's story, the God of Thunder finds himself imprisoned and without his mighty hammer. With the help of his former ally and fellow Avenger, the Incredible Hulk, Thor must make his escape so he can save his homeworld from a violent, all-powerful threat: his sister, Hela (played by Cate Blanchett).
"Thor: Ragnarok," now streaming on Disney+
'Avengers: Infinity War'
In "Avengers: Infinity War" the Avengers and their allies find themselves facing their biggest challenge yet: Thanos. The evil warlord is on a quest to collect all six Infinity Stones to acquire unimaginable power and gain complete control over the universe.
"Avengers: Infinity War," now streaming on Disney+
'Avengers: Endgame'
The year is 2023, five years after "the snap" occurred. Unwilling to accept a loss to Thanos, the remaining Avengers make one last attempt to set the universe right again in "Avengers: Endgame."
"Avengers: Endgame," now streaming on Disney+
Other movies to watch before "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Check out these other titles before watching the newest Thor movie.
'Guardians of the Galaxy'
Since the Guardians make an appearance in "Thor: Love and Thunder," it's not a bad idea to catch up on their story, too. This epic space adventure follows Peter Quill (played by Chris Pratt), who, after stealing a mysterious orb, finds himself in hot water with violent space bounty hunters. To save himself, Peter teams up with a ragtag bunch of fighters and winds up with the fate of the galaxy resting on his shoulders.
"Guardians of the Galaxy," now streaming on Disney+
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'
In "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," the intergalactic gang set out to find Peter's family, while struggling to keep their newfound family together along the way.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," now streaming on Disney+
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