All eyes have been on Deadpool & Wolverine, and rightly so. The movie is packed with moments that elicit a wide range of emotions from audiences – joy, sadness, nostalgia, and perhaps even confusion. Among the many talking points emerging from the film, one particularly intriguing scene has captured the attention of fans: Thor shedding tears during a brief appearance. This emotional moment, glimpsed amidst the chaos of the movie, has left viewers wondering: Why Was Thor Crying?
Catching up with Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy, Collider’s Steve Weintraub addressed the burning question that was trending online: “Why was Thor crying?” The scene in question features Deadpool at the Time Variance Authority (TVA) in conversation with Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen). A bank of monitors displays various moments from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), both past and potentially future. One screen focuses on Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, visibly tearful as he looks upon a bruised and battered Deadpool. Despite Mr. Paradox’s attempts to divert Deadpool’s attention, the Merc with a Mouth is clearly intrigued by this unexpected display of emotion from the God of Thunder. Interestingly, this footage of Thor is repurposed from a scene in Thor: The Dark World (2013), meaning Hemsworth didn’t film a new scene specifically for Deadpool & Wolverine. However, Reynolds has confirmed that there is a reason behind Thor’s tears, and it will be revealed in due course.
Deadpool and Wolverine movie poster featuring Wade Wilson's swords reflecting Wolverine, promoting the upcoming MCU film.
Ryan Reynolds Hints at Future Explanation for Thor’s Tears
During the interview, while promoting the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine, Reynolds and Levy remained forthcoming about Easter eggs and behind-the-scenes details. However, the reason for Thor’s tears remained shrouded in a degree of mystery. Reynolds stated, “I’ll just say that it’s something that we are going to account for … at some point,” assuring fans that the emotional scene is not without significance. He added, “That’s about all I can really say right now, but we will account for it,” suggesting that this isn’t just a random, throwaway moment.
Pressed further on whether the explanation would be included as a bonus feature on the home release or explored in a future MCU project, Reynolds teased,
“I know this is the spoiler one, Frosty, where I’m supposed to open up the robe completely, and I show you stuff. I definitely told you I wouldn’t be wearing pants and I did. I failed you. But we’re gonna — that will materialize.”
With Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon, both slated for release before 2030, there are ample opportunities within the sprawling MCU timeline to revisit this poignant exchange between Thor and Deadpool. Could Thor’s tears be linked to a premonition of events to come, or perhaps a deeper, more personal connection to Deadpool than we currently understand? For now, the exact reason remains a tantalizing mystery, fueling fan theories and speculation.
Deadpool & Wolverine is currently playing in theaters, and this tearful Thor scene is just one of the many talking points emerging from this blockbuster movie. As Reynolds himself has hinted, the full story behind Thor’s emotional moment is yet to unfold, promising further intrigue for MCU fans in the future.
Deadpool & Wolverine
R | Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Superhero | 8/10
Release Date: July 26, 2024
Runtime: 127 Minutes
Director: Shawn Levy
Writers: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Zeb Wells, Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza
Prequels: Deadpool, Deadpool 2
Cast: Wolverine, Deadpool
Main Genre: Action
