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Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

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Thor: Ragnarok is a 2017 superhero adventure film produced by Marvel Studios and directed by Taika Waititi. Chris Hemsworth's Thor is imprisoned on Sakaar, forced into a gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, and drawn into an effort to prevent Hela from controlling Asgard. The film distinguishes itself from the preceding Thor films through its comedic tone, colorful cosmic setting, ensemble cast, and storyline built around the prophesied destruction known as Ragnarok.

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Who plays the villain Hela in Thor: Ragnarok?

Hela, the goddess of death, is played by Cate Blanchett. She is revealed to be Thor's older sister and Odin's firstborn, returning from exile to seize the throne of Asgard in the 2017 Marvel Studios film.

What song plays during Thor and Hulk's arena fight in Thor: Ragnarok?

Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" scores the gladiatorial combat scene on the planet Sakaar. The same track was used heavily in the film's marketing and became closely associated with Thor: Ragnarok's marketing campaign.

How did Taika Waititi change the Thor franchise with Ragnarok?

Director Taika Waititi, known for comedies like What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, infused Thor: Ragnarok with a far more colorful and comedic tone than the previous two Thor films. The revamp was widely credited with revitalizing the character and set the template for subsequent Thor appearances.

What happens to Asgard at the end of Thor: Ragnarok?

Thor deliberately unleashes the fire demon Surtur to destroy Asgard, killing Hela in the process and fulfilling the prophecy of Ragnarok. The surviving Asgardians evacuate on a spacecraft bound for Earth, directly setting up the opening events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018).

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