Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Gunn Excludes Thor from Guardians 3, Criticizes MCU Post-Credits
James Gunn, the director, didn't want Thor in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3.
He explained that he wasn't comfortable writing for the character.
Gunn also talked about how post-credit scenes, often used to tease upcoming movies, can sometimes cause problems.
He mentioned that he didn't like the way Thor was added to the Guardians in a previous movie, without his input.
Gunn said he didn't want to include Thor, and he also expressed concerns that these scenes don't always work.
James Gunn declined to include Thor in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Gunn admitted he doesn't understand how to write the character of Thor.
The director pushed back against Marvel's plan to incorporate Thor.
Gunn voiced concerns about using post-credit scenes to set up future movies.
Gunn was not consulted on the 'Thor-Guardians team-up' in Avengers: Endgame.
- Who
- James Gunn and Marvel
- What
- Gunn refused to include Thor in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and dislikes using post-credit scenes for setting up future movies.
- When
- After Avengers: Endgame
- Where
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Why
- Gunn did not feel comfortable writing for the character of Thor and did not want to include him in the film.
Marvel's Perspective
James Gunn's Perspective
Post-Credit Scenes
Marvel's Perspective
Use post-credit scenes to link the MCU and tease future stories.
James Gunn's Perspective
Avoid using post-credit scenes to set up future stories and screwing yourself over.
- Source
- Entertainment Weekly
- Actor
- Chris Hemsworth
- Movie
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Previous Film
- Avengers: Endgame
- Related Character
- Nick Fury
- Related Movie
- Iron Man (2008)