Thor: The Dark World is a 2013 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It's the eighth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and a sequel to Thor (2011). Here's an overview:
🔹 Basic Info
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Title: Thor: The Dark World
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Release Date: November 8, 2013 (USA)
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Director: Alan Taylor
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Screenwriters: Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely
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Producer: Kevin Feige
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Runtime: 112 minutes
🔹 Main Cast
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Chris Hemsworth as Thor
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Natalie Portman as Jane Foster
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Tom Hiddleston as Loki
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Anthony Hopkins as Odin
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Christopher Eccleston as Malekith
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Stellan Skarsgård as Erik Selvig
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Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis
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Idris Elba as Heimdall
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Rene Russo as Frigga
🔹 Plot Summary
After the events of The Avengers (2012), Thor returns to Asgard to restore order across the Nine Realms. However, an ancient enemy—Malekith, leader of the Dark Elves—awakens to plunge the universe into darkness using a powerful force called the Aether.
When Jane Foster becomes the host for the Aether, Thor brings her to Asgard for help, setting off a chain of events that forces him to team up with his imprisoned brother Loki. Together, they must stop Malekith from unleashing chaos during the rare cosmic alignment known as the Convergence.
💰 Box Office Performance
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Domestic (U.S. & Canada):
📍 $206.4 million -
International:
🌍 $438.4 million -
Worldwide Total:
🌐 $644.8 million
📺 Streaming Services
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Disney+ Hotstar: Available for subscribers.
VI Movies and TV: Available for subscribers.
💳 Rental Option
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Amazon Prime Video: Available for rent in 4K quality.
