Thor_
"Courage is immortal."
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Starring
Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Box Office
$449.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Thor earned $449.3M worldwide on a $150.0M budget — a 200% return on investment.
Year context
Thor was released 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (20)
Chris Hemsworth
Thor
Natalie Portman
Jane Foster
Tom Hiddleston
Loki
Anthony Hopkins
Odin
Stellan Skarsgård
Erik Selvig
Kat Dennings
Darcy Lewis
Clark Gregg
Agent Coulson
Colm Feore
King Laufey
Idris Elba
Heimdall
Ray Stevenson
Volstagg
Tadanobu Asano
Hogun
Josh Dallas
Fandral
Jaimie Alexander
Sif
Rene Russo
Frigga
Adriana Barraza
Isabela Alvarez
Maximiliano Hernández
Agent Sitwell
Richard Cetrone
Frost Giant Captain
Darren Kendrick
Frost Giant Sentry
Josh Coxx
Frost Giant Hailstrum
Justice J. Smith Jr.
Frost Giant Brute
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$150.0M
Budget
$449.3M
Revenue
+200%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Marvel Studios
AWARDS (5)
B
Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer
2012
WON
B
Film and Television Music Award for Top Box Office Films
2012
WON
B
Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Woman
2012
WON
B
Film & TV Theme Awards – Film Awards
2012
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (22,064 votes)
Popularity
12
Budget
$150,000,000
Box Office
$449,326,618
Profit
+$299,326,618
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Thor about?
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
How long is Thor?
Thor has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who directed Thor?
Thor was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in Thor?
The cast of Thor includes Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård.
How much did Thor make at the box office?
Thor earned $449,326,618 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $150,000,000.
What is the rating of Thor?
Thor has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 22,064 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Fantasy
Action
KEYWORDS (15)
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superhero
redemption
banishment
based on comic
brother against brother
norse mythology
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marvel cinematic universe (mcu)
worlds collide
god of thunder
lighthearted
fantasy
egotistical
melodramatic
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