Thor: The Dark World (2013)
An ancient evil threatens the cosmos, forcing a god to make a perilous journey and sacrifice everything.
Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
How intense is Thor: The Dark World?
Thor: The Dark World is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Thor: The Dark World feels like
- Tone
- epic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Thor: The Dark World
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Thor: The Dark World for you?
Is Thor: The Dark World scary?
Only a little. Thor: The Dark World has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Thor: The Dark World gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Thor: The Dark World sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Thor: The Dark World OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Thor: The Dark World?
Thor: The Dark World runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Thor: The Dark World?
Thor: The Dark World is streaming on Disney+.
Does Thor: The Dark World have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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