Thor: Ragnarok will be directed by New Zealander Marvel Studios and its Marvel Cinematic Universe, will evidently return as a producer. The movie’s story was written by comic book veterans Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost.

Besides following up on the ongoing MCU plotlines, closing the Thor trilogy, and setting up this superhero universe for Planet Hulk comic book series.

In case you need to be reminded, this is Every Character Confirmed To Appear In Thor: Ragnarok.

16. THOR

The star of this franchise – Thor himself – will obviously be back for the third installment; this time sporting short hair that looks a lot like The Unworthy Thor’s comic book storyline visuals. While the look is only a superficial change, it actually seems to be in tune with the entire tone of the film, which promises to be unlike anything we’ve seen in the first and second Thor movies. The hero himself also appears to be more upbeat and comedic in the Thor: Ragnarok trailers.

Chris Hemsworth will reprise his role as Thor. Without counting his short cameo in Doctor Strange, this will be the actor’s fifth time portraying the hero for the MCU, and he is already set for a sixth turn in Avengers: Infinity War.

15. LOKI

The MCU’s most hated (and consequently most beloved) villain ever will be back in Thor: Ragnarok. Odin and therefore ruling Asgard without having to put up a fight.

As Thor is supposedly banished from his rightful place and loses his hammer in Ragnarok, it is still uncertain where Loki will stand in the story. As comic book history has proven time and time again, however, Loki will probably first and foremost take his own side in the matter.

Actor Tom Hiddleston will be back as Loki for Thor: Ragnarok. The character hasn’t been seen since 2013’s Thor: The Dark World since his scenes in Avengers: Age of Ultron were all cut from the theatrical version of the film.

14. THE HULK

The film’s trailer features a major appearance by Sakaar – a foe that Thor must defeat to stay alive.

The Hulk will once again be played by actor Mark Ruffalo, who has been portraying the character since 2012’s The Avengers. It’s hard to believe, but this will only be Mark Ruffalo’s third movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor, however, is also already confirmed for Avengers: Infinity War, which will be set up by Thor: Ragnarok.

13. HELA

Thor will be facing a new major threat in Ragnarok, and her name is Hela. According to Marvel Comics mythology, she is the ruler of both Hel and Niflheim. While she was imprisoned for a thousand years, she was unintentionally released and doesn’t seem to be eager to going back there anytime soon.

Hela can destroying Thor’s hammer right in front of him.

The phenomenal, two-time Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett will be playing Hela. It will be the actress’ first comic book movie ever.

12. DOCTOR STRANGE

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Besides the fact that Thor has come to Earth with Loki to search for Odin, little is known about what else this purpose of this meeting, and just how major Doctor Strange’s role in this third Thor movie will be. Certain rumors suggest, however, that his role is quite small, and that the meeting will take place in the very first minutes of Ragnarok, simply setting up Thor’s journey for the rest of the film.

Reprising his role as Doctor Stephen Strange is actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who is mostly known for his work in the TV series The Imitation Game.

11. GRANDMASTER

The Grandmaster, ruler of the planet of Sakaar, is poised to play a pretty significant role in Thor: Ragnarok, since that is the planet where The Hulk and Thor will face off in a gladiatorial match.

In the Ragnarok teaser trailer, we’ve seen Grandmaster as a Guardians of the Galaxy, and also set to return for Avengers: Infinity War.

Actor Jeff Goldblum is set to portray Grandmaster in Thor: Ragnarok. It is the character’s debut in a live-action project.

10. HEIMDALL

Heimdall is a fan-favorite in the Thor franchise, and he is certainly coming back for Ragnarok. As a matter of fact, during his Avengers: Age of Ultron cameo, it was Heimdall himself who warned Thor of the coming of Ragnarok.

The character had a much bigger role in Thor: The Dark World than he had in the first installment, a wise move from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to capitalize on the actor’s talent and mainstream appeal. In Ragnarok, since Asgard will be taken by Hela and Thor will be spending some time elsewhere, little is known regarding Heimdall’s involvement in the film.

Heimdall will once again be brought to life by actor Idris Elba, who had yet another high-profile work in 2017 with The Dark Tower.

9. VALKYRIE

As far as Thor’s love interest goes, Valkyrie, who seems to be the right-hand person to Grandmaster – the ruler of Sakaar – and the one who actually seizes Thor.

Valkyrie, otherwise known as Brunnhilde, is a Marvel Comics character based on the Norse mythological figure Brynhildr. In the film, she will be an Asgardian warrior who went to Sakaar seeking to do business with Grandmaster. According to sources, Valkyrie is expected to appear in many other films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which means that she will most likely appear in Avengers: Infinity War.

Actress Tessa Thompson, known for her work in the 2015 film Westworld, will be portraying Valkyrie.

8. SIF

Sif, who had a much larger role in Thor: The Dark World but also was present in the original Thor, is see\ms set to return in Ragnarok.

As it became evident that Natalie Portman was no longer interested in portraying Jane Foster for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many speculated that Sif would rise up to become Thor’s love interest. With the news that Valkyrie is now poised to fill in that role, Sif is most likely going to become a strong and reliable sidekick for Thor, which is exactly what was depicted in the franchise’s second installment.

Jaimie Alexander teased her role as Sif in Thor: Ragnarok Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s second season, which aired between 2014 and 2015.

7. SKURGE

Skurge the Executioner, an Asgardian warrior whose physiology is half Skornheimian and half Storm-Giant, will be introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thor: Ragnarok. Before this live-action debut, his most notable adaptation was in the direct-to-video animated movie Hulk vs. Thor.

While he’s been a longtime villain to Thor, little is known for certain regarding his role in the film. There have been times in which Skurge ed the good guys to save Asgard, including a storyline in which they had to go to Hel to delay Ragnarok from happening.

Skurge the Executioner will come to life in the body of actor Karl Urban, who is a franchise veteran. He has previously worked in Star Trek movies.