Who directed the Team Thor short films?
All three Team Thor short films were written and directed by Taika Waititi. The films were produced by Marvel Studios and released between 2016 and 2018.
Questions about Team Thor
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is Team Thor about?
Team Thor is a mockumentary series in which Thor, after helping save Earth, moves in with an ordinary Australian office worker named Darryl Jacobson. The films document their domestic arrangement through direct-to-camera interviews shot in a documentary style.
When were the Team Thor short films released?
Team Thor was released in September 2016 on the digital home media of Captain America: Civil War. Team Thor: Part 2 followed on the home media of Doctor Strange in February 2017. Team Darryl was released on digital download on the 20th of February 2018.
Why was Team Thor made before Thor: Ragnarok?
Team Thor was filmed one month before Thor: Ragnarok began production in July 2016. It was made to show MCU fans the irreverent, comedic tone Waititi planned for Ragnarok. Waititi said the short "helped us a lot" in previewing how different his approach would be.
Who plays Darryl Jacobson in Team Thor?
Darryl Jacobson is played by Daley Pearson in all three short films. Pearson later reprised the role in Thor: Love and Thunder in 2022, where Darryl appears as a tour guide in New Asgard.
Are the Team Thor shorts available on Disney+?
All three Team Thor shorts were made available on Disney+ in January 2022. At that point, Marvel officially classified them as One-Shots, listing them as the sixth through eighth entries in that short film series.