Questions about Thor (film)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Thor film first developed by Sam Raimi?

Sam Raimi first developed the concept of a film adaptation based on Thor in 1991. He met Thor co-creator Stan Lee and pitched the idea to 20th Century Fox, but they did not understand it.

Who directed the 2011 Marvel Studios film Thor?

Kenneth Branagh entered negotiations later that month and confirmed he had been hired by December 2008 to direct the film. He described it as a human story at the center of a big epic scenario.

Where did principal photography for Thor take place during 2010?

Principal photography took place in California and New Mexico from January to May 2010. Filming began on the 11th of January 2010 at Raleigh Studios in Manhattan Beach before moving to Santa Fe and Galisteo.

What is the worldwide gross total for the Thor film released in 2011?

Thor grossed $449.3 million worldwide earning $181 million in the United States and Canada. It was the 15th highest-grossing film of 2011 with an opening day total of $25.5 million including $3.3 million from Thursday previews.

When was Thor: The Dark World released after the original film?

Thor: The Dark World was directed by Alan Taylor and released on the 8th of November 2013. Hemsworth, Hiddleston, and Portman reprised their roles along with others from the first film.