Thor 2: The Dark World

Thor 2: The Dark World

Background

Thor 2: The Dark World is the sequel to Thor (released in 2011). It’s based on a comic book created in 1962. This sequel shows Thor, The god of thunder, having to team up with his evil adopted brother, Loki, to save the universe from the Dark Elves. This sequel is also a follow on from the Avengers Assemble film (released in 2012) and shows previews for the new Avengers film (due to be released in 2015).

Certificate: 12A

Release Date: 08/11/2013

Budget

Production Budget: $170 Million

Opening weekend box office: $85,737,841

Worldwide Grosses since release: $644,770,696

Film is considered a success as it quadrupled its Production Budget.

Stars

Chris Hemsworth first acted in Guinevere Jones as King Arthur in 2002. But had his first film debut in Star Trek in 2009 as George Kirk. He is most famously known for his part as Thor.

  Natalie Portman first acted in Developing as Nina in 1994. She is most famous for playing Padmé/Queen Amidala in Star Wars. She’s also starred in V For Vendetta and Black Swan.

Tom Hiddleston first acted in The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby in 2001 But made his first film Debut as Oakley in Unrelated (2007). He’s most famous for his part of Loki I Thor but has also starred in Family Guy and has met the Cookie Monster.

Christopher Eccleston first acted as Dick in Blood Rights (a TV Movie) 1990. His first proper movie was Let Him Have It in 1991. He’s most famous for playing the 9th doctor and G I Joe. He’s most famous for playing bad guys in the Sci-Fi Genre. 

Kat Dennings first acted in Sex in The City in 2000. Her first film debut was Raise Your Voice in 2004. She’s most famous for her role in 2 Broke Girls as Max. She plays Darcy in Thor. 

Marketing

The announcement was made in March 2013. Articles were released in popular magazines and the first trailer was released in April. Loki was reintroduced to the world in the San-Fransico Comic-con. The second trailer was released during Youtube's Geek Week. The film also contained preview footage for the new Avengers movie. 

Production Company: Marvel Studios


Genre: Action/Adventure/Fantasy