# To Be Worthy (DD-278)

> Thor: The Dark World, directed by Alan Taylor, was released in the U.S. on November 8, 2013, as the second film of Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chris Hemsworth's Thor faces the Dark Elf Malekith, who wants to use the Aether to plunge the universe into darkness, and Tom Hiddleston returns as Loki. Critics praised the effects but often faulted the villain and plot. The film earned about $645 million worldwide. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-07-23
- Last updated: 2024-07-23
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/to-be-worthy/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **Nov. 8, 2013**: Thor: The Dark World opens in U.S. theaters

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## Quick facts

- **DD-278-F01**: It opened on November 8, 2013. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (November 8, 2013))_
- **DD-278-F02**: Alan Taylor directed. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Alan Taylor))_

## Write-up

Thor: The Dark World was the second film of Marvel's Phase Two. Many viewers felt Loki stole the show.

1. **November 8, 2013**: It opened on November 8, 2013.
2. **Alan Taylor**: Alan Taylor directed.
3. **Malekith**: The villain is Malekith.
4. **Aether**: He seeks the Aether.
5. **Box office**: It earned about $645 million.

## Related case files

- [The God of Thunder (DD-246)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-god-of-thunder/): I linked the first Thor film
- [Ragnarok (DD-513)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/ragnarok/): I linked the earlier Thor film

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: To Be Worthy: Thor: The Dark World Was the Second Film of Marvel's Phase Two

- Duration: 25.4 s · Published: 2024-07-23
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C9yci1YpMKG.mp4

### Transcript

Thor: The Dark World, the second film in Marvel's Phase 2, brings us back to Asgard as Thor battles the dark elf Malekith, who seeks to use the Aether to plunge the universe into darkness. Chris Hemsworth excels as Thor, but Tom Hiddleston's Loki really steals the show. The film features impressive visual effects and amazing action sequences, though it's often criticized for an underdeveloped villain and convoluted plot. Despite its flaws, it expands the MCU's cosmic mythology and sets up future adventures. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who directed The Dark World?**  
A: In 2013. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (November 8, 2013) · Wikipedia: Thor: The Dark World)_

**Q: Who is the villain?**  
A: A Dark Elf. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Alan Taylor) · Wikipedia: Thor: The Dark World)_

**Q: What does he seek?**  
A: An Infinity Stone. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Malekith) · Wikipedia: Thor: The Dark World)_

**Q: Who plays Loki?**  
A: Again. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Aether) · Wikipedia: Thor: The Dark World)_

**Q: Which phase is it in?**  
A: Second film. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Box office) · Wikipedia: Thor: The Dark World)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Thor: The Dark World](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor:_The_Dark_World)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "To Be Worthy." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-278, last updated Jul 23, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/to-be-worthy/