Thor: Love & Thunder Can Answer Phase 1's Final Original Avengers Mystery
The trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder might have hinted that the film could finally answer a long-standing Phase 1 question. Taika Waititi's second Thor film follows the titular character after the events of the snap and the battle against Thanos, where he left New Asgard behind and boarded a ship with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Thor: Love and Thunder, more than just a fun space romp with some kooky characters, actually seems like it could be quite an introspective journey for the original Avenger, and thus could resolve a Phase 1 mystery.
The Avengers is around 10 years old, and it kicked off the legacy of the ever-growing MCU as it is now known beginning with the original six; Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Thor. Only half the team remain in the MCU (though the plan was to kill all 6 original Avengers in Endgame,) with Tony and Nat having sacrificed themselves in the war against Thanos, and Steve then returned to the 1950s to be with Peggy. Their stories were satisfyingly concluded with their endings; Tony's final act was selfless, Natasha atoned for her past, and Steve was no longer a man out of time and he got his happy ending. Even Clint and Bruce, whilst still being present in the MCU, have also had the questions put to their initial introductions wrapped up neatly. Bruce found a balance between himself and the Hulk with smart Hulk, and Clint is appreciated as a hero in his own right despite having no superpowers, something which has always set him apart. Therefore, this leaves only Thor to go.
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Thor's question has always been one considering worthiness. It's something that was put to him in his first film, Thor, when the
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