Thor: The Dark World Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 19, 2014

Thor: The Dark World

Release Date: Friday, November 8, 2013 Theaters

Director: Alan Taylor

Starring: Chris Hemsworth • Natalie Portman • Tom Hiddleston • Idris Elba • Stellan Skarsgard

PG-13 Action N/A

4.28 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Marvel's Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's Thor and Marvel's The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

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Who stars in Thor: The Dark World – Cast List

Chris Hemsworth
... Thor

Avengers: Doomsday, Crime 101
Natalie Portman
... Jane Foster

Fountain of Youth, Black Swan
Tom Hiddleston
... Loki

Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Endgame
Idris Elba
... Heimdall

Zootopia 2, Zootopia
S
Stellan Skarsgard
... Erik Selvig

Sentimental Value, The Avengers
Anthony Hopkins
... Odin

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary), Locked
Ray Stevenson
... Volstagg

G.I. Joe: Retaliation, The Other Guys
J
Jaimie Alexander
... Sif

Thor, Savannah
Zachary Levi
... Fandral

Sarah's Oil, Not Without Hope
T
Tadanobu Asano
... Hogun

Mortal Kombat II , Midway
C
Christopher Eccleston
... Malekith

Legend, 28 Days Later
A
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
... Algrim the Strong / Kurse

Marlowe, The Union

Who is making Thor: The Dark World – Crew List

A look at Thor: The Dark World behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alan Taylor last helmed The Many Saints of Newark and Terminator: Genisys. The film's writer Don Payne last penned My Super Ex-Girlfriend.

Director: Alan Taylor
Screenwriter: Don Payne
Producers: Kenneth Branagh
Kevin Feige

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Company: Marvel Studios

Production – What we know about the Thor: The Dark World

Key Facts

In the comic books, Algrim the Strong (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) was the most powerful of a race of Dark Elves, who is coerced by Malekith the Accursed (Christopher Eccleston) to fight Thor (Chris Hemsworth). After he's betrayed by Malekith and injured during a battle, Algrim is healed and transformed into a much more powerful being called Kurse, who is twice as a strong as Thor.
Based on Marvel's classic super hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book "Journey into Mystery " #83 in August, 1962. The original Thor film release collected over $447 million at the worldwide box office.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2013

Completed

Changed Thor: The Dark World movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Principal photography began in September 2012 in Surrey, England and wrapped up December 2012.

Aug 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting on the sequel is taking place in London.

Jun 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence, and some suggestive content
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Thor 2
Language: English

Thor: The Dark World Trailers and Clips

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Thor: The Dark World Release Date: When was the film released?

Thor: The Dark World was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 8 , 2013. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including About Time, The Book Thief and The Starving Games. Additional information: 2D/3D.

Thor: The Dark World DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Thor: The Dark World is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, February 25, 2014. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Thor: The Dark World today on Amazon.

In Movie Theaters

2013-11-08
Theaters 2D/3D

United States

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On DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Release

2014-02-25
DVD
2014-03
DVD

Estimated DVD Release Date

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Q&A: Asked about Thor: The Dark World

Who are the villains? Aug. 15, 2012

Answer question

Christopher Eccleston will play primary villain Malekith the Accursed, the ruler of the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje will also be one of the lead villains, playing the dual roles of Algrim the Strong and Kurse.

Aug. 26, 2012