9 Years Later, Chris Hemsworth’s Action Film is Still One of the Best Marvel Movies Ever Made

Released in 2017, Taika Waititi’s *Thor: Ragnarok* gave a struggling series a major reset and is still regarded as one of Marvel’s strongest films nine years later. Its blend of comedy, colourful visuals and emotional character development helped make Thor’s third solo outing stand apart from the earlier films.

The story strands Thor on Sakaar after his sister Hela destroys Mjolnir and threatens Asgard. He teams up with Loki, Bruce Banner, Valkyrie and others to escape and confront her. The film reshapes Thor by taking away the tools and status he has relied on, forcing him to develop his own strength and strategic thinking.