Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is about to inherit the throne of Asgard and become the king of Norse gods.However, when he re-ignites a dormant war due to his arrogance, his father King Odin (Anthony Hopkins) strips him of his powers, confiscates his hammer, and banishes him to Earth.His brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) hops on the opportunity and starts plotting a way to take over the throne.Thor must prove his worth and regain his hammer if he is to fulfill his destiny.The superhero saga is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, and is the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.