Though Marvel Studios is about to roll out their most mystical, magical installment yet withScott Derrickson’sDoctor Strange, another highly anticipated superhero film just wrapped production. The cast and crew ofTaika Waititi’sThor: Ragnarokjust finished filming in Australia today; the post-wrap celebration was broadcast to fans around the world over Facebook Live. Of course they didn’t reveal anything about the movie itself during the event, though now that production is over, we should be getting an early look at the thirdThorouting within the next few months.
The film seesChris Hemsworthreturning in the title role, along with returning starsTomHiddlestonas Loki,Idris Elbaas Heimdall,Anthony Hopkinsas Odin, andMark Ruffaloas Bruce Banner a.k.a. The Hulk.Cate Blanchettalso stars as Hela, a powerful sorceress and ruler of the realm of the dead; withTessa Thompsonas Valkyrie, a warrior woman from Valhalla;Karl Urbanas the villain Skurge; andJeff Goldblumas The Grandmaster, one of the oldest living beings in the universe who enjoys a variety of games,Thor: Ragnarokdebuts on July 18, 2025.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the production on its final day:
Take a look at how some of the cast and crew celebrated the end of production over social media:
And here’s a shot of Waititi’s fantastic t-shirt:
Speaking of Waititi, he might have let a little something slip aboutThor: Ragnarokor the Marvel Cinematic Universe at large. Here’s the comic book name-drop:
I’m not sure what contextMiekwas mentioned in, but the fact that the insectoid native of the planet Sakaar was even on Waititi’s mind (and possibly pre-approved by his Marvel handlers) might be telling. The character was first introduced during the “Planet Hulk” storyline,a comic book arc which may just inspirea portion of the 2017Thorfilm.
