Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Chris Hemsworth is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Thor: Love and Thunder is worth clearing space for. Thor: Love and Thunder does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late. Between them, Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2022. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Thor: Love and Thunder holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Thor: Love and Thunder is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Chris Hemsworth anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.