Thor 4 (2022)

Thor: Crusader is an upcoming movie taking place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a sequel to Thor Ragnarok, Thor: Dark World (2013), and Thor (2011).

The film was directed by Kenneth Brannagh, and stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Jamie Alexander, Clive Owen, Tony Todd and Natalie Portman.

Synopsis

Three years after the events of Avengers Endgame, Thor has settled Asgard in Norway, whilst helping the Avengers now and again. Everything is peaceful until one day, an Asgardian is found murdered in New York.

It is revealed that a mysterious foe known as the Crusader has declared that Asgardians are pagans and must die by command of God. Thor confronts the Crusader, and during a clash, Thor uses too much power and fatally wounds the foe. Some people grow concerned for the welfare of this figure, believing that Asgardians should not be here if there is going to be trouble. Asgardians feel the same, distrusting humans.

It is revealed that there are three more Crusaders who sneak into Asgard, only to be apprehended by the Wrecking Crew who have put themselves as vigilante against humans. The Crusaders are viscously beaten until Thor interevenes, setting more tension between Asgardians and humans.

Thor is approached by Sif, who pleads with him to take Asgard away from Earth, somewhere safe, but the new king feels it is safe here. Sif argues the decision, but cannot get a word in. Then, a motley crew of Asgardians marches in, holding one of the Crusaders captive. It is a woman named Lucan DeaMangio, who believes Thor and his Asgardians to be agents of the devil. She sets of a device, blowing herself and half of the hall up, mortally wounding Thor.

The three other Crusaders are executed by the Wrecking Crew, except one who manages to escape. He has recorded his treatment and sent it off to the news. The army arrive outside of Asgard, demanding Thor explain why such a terrible crime was committed. Thor tries to have the Wrecking Crew arrested, but they are sided with Asgardians. The last Crusader challenges Thor to a one on one at a public assembly with the powers of his ancestor, and a magical sword. They come to blows at the assembly, and Thor finally wins, forcing the Crusader to admit that it was all a scheme to turn humans against the Asgardians.

Many Asgardians see it better to fit in with the humans, blending in, despite Sif's warning, and leave. The Wrecking Crew have disappeared too.

In a post credit scene, a young Loki appears in Thor's chamber with no memory of who he is or where he came from.

Production.

Thor 4 was filmed from January 21st to June 2021.

Release

Thor 4 was released to UK theatres in June 21st 2022 and a week later in the U.S.

Reception