“Thor: Ragnarok” is a 2017 superhero film directed by Taika Waititi, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Starring Chris Hemsworth as Thor, the movie features a mix of action, humor, and mythology. Here is a detailed summary of the ending, and it contains spoilers.
At the climax of “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor confronts his villainous sister, Hela (Cate Blanchett), the goddess of death. Hela proves to be a formidable adversary, overpowering Thor and destroying his enchanted hammer, Mjolnir. As Hela seeks to conquer Asgard and continue her reign of destruction, Thor finds himself stranded on the distant planet of Sakaar.
On Sakaar, Thor is captured and forced into gladiatorial combat by the eccentric Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum). To his surprise, Thor discovers that his opponent in the arena is none other than the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), who has been living on Sakaar since the events of “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” The two engage in a fierce battle, but Thor eventually convinces Hulk to revert to his human form as Bruce Banner.
Thor, Hulk/Bruce Banner, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), and Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) form an alliance to escape Sakaar and return to Asgard to confront Hela. With the help of new and old allies, they attempt to evacuate Asgard’s remaining citizens before Hela can fulfill her plan to unleash Ragnarok—a prophesied event that leads to the destruction of Asgard.
In the final showdown, Thor realizes that Ragnarok is inevitable, and the only way to stop Hela is to trigger the destruction of Asgard itself. With the surviving Asgardians aboard their ship, the Revengers (as they informally call themselves) watch from a distance as Surtur, a powerful fire demon, confronts and destroys Asgard, defeating Hela in the process.
The film ends with the surviving Asgardians, led by Thor, setting course for Earth. The post-credits scenes hint at the impending arrival of the powerful villain Thanos, setting the stage for the events in “Avengers: Infinity War.”
“Thor: Ragnarok” is known for its vibrant visuals, humor, and departure from the more serious tone of its predecessors. The ending reshapes the status quo for Thor and his fellow Asgardians while linking the narrative to the broader MCU.