10 Overrated Chris Hemsworth Movies You Might Skip

Sometimes it helps to know a little more about a movie before you hit play. Chris Hemsworth has headlined blockbusters and popped up in big franchises, and that means a long list of titles with very different goals and results. The picks below gather production facts, plot basics, and useful context so you can decide where to invest your time.

Each entry notes who made the film, who starred with Hemsworth, where it was shot, and what kind of set pieces or franchise connections you will find. Use this as a quick reference if you are browsing and want details at a glance without digging around for them.

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ (2022)

Taika Waititi directed this fourth solo ‘Thor’ chapter for Marvel Studios with Chris Hemsworth back as Thor, Natalie Portman returning as Jane Foster as ‘Mighty Thor’, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, and Christian Bale as Gorr. The film was released by Disney in July 2022 after principal photography in Australia at Fox Studios Sydney and locations across New South Wales.

The runtime is about two hours and the soundtrack leans heavily on songs by ‘Guns N’ Roses’. Characters from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ appear early on and the stage play gag brings back Matt Damon, Luke Hemsworth, Sam Neill, and Melissa McCarthy. Mid and post credits scenes introduce Zeus played by Russell Crowe and Hercules played by Brett Goldstein.

‘Thor: The Dark World’ (2013)

Alan Taylor directed this ‘Thor’ sequel with Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, and Christopher Eccleston as Malekith. Marvel Studios released it in 2013 with filming in London and Iceland.

The story centers on the Aether that is later identified as the Reality Stone within the larger Marvel timeline. The climax uses Greenwich landmarks during the Convergence and a mid credits scene with the Collector played by Benicio Del Toro sets up ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’.

‘Men in Black: International’ (2019)

F. Gary Gray directed this spin off of the ‘Men in Black’ series with Hemsworth as Agent H and Tessa Thompson as Agent M. Emma Thompson returns as Agent O and Liam Neeson appears as High T. Production traveled through the United Kingdom along with shoots in Morocco and Italy before Sony released it in 2019.

The plot introduces the Hive as the central threat and features franchise gadgets like the neuralyzer along with new weapons and vehicles. Kumail Nanjiani voices Pawny and the score credits include Danny Elfman with Chris Bacon continuing the series’ musical style.

‘Blackhat’ (2015)

Michael Mann directed this contemporary cyber thriller with Hemsworth as convicted hacker Nicholas Hathaway. The cast includes Tang Wei, Leehom Wang, and Viola Davis, and the film opened in January 2015 after location work in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta.

The investigation links a nuclear plant attack with financial market manipulation and tracks a networked adversary across several countries. Mann later prepared an alternate cut for select screenings that reshuffled early scenes and altered the pacing, a detail that distinguishes the film’s release history.

‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ (2016)

Cedric Nicolas Troyan directed this fantasy adventure that serves as both a prequel and sequel to ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’. Hemsworth returns as Eric alongside Charlize Theron as Ravenna, Emily Blunt as Freya, and Jessica Chastain as Sara. Universal released it in 2016 after production based in the United Kingdom.

The story explores the rivalry between sisters Ravenna and Freya and expands the backstory of the Huntsman. The film features large scale visual effects work, a score by James Newton Howard, and production design that connects it visually to ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’.

‘In the Heart of the Sea’ (2015)

Ron Howard directed this sea survival drama with Hemsworth as first mate Owen Chase. The ensemble includes Benjamin Walker as Captain George Pollard, Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland, and Brendan Gleeson, and Warner Bros released it in 2015.

The film adapts Nathaniel Philbrick’s nonfiction account of the whaleship Essex and presents the ordeal that inspired Herman Melville’s ‘Moby Dick’. Production used water tanks at Leavesden Studios and locations in the Canary Islands with extensive digital effects to stage whaling scenes and ocean sequences.

‘Red Dawn’ (2012)

This is a remake of the 1984 film with Hemsworth as Jed Eckert leading a group of young fighters called the Wolverines. The cast includes Josh Peck, Adrianne Palicki, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and filming took place in Michigan.

The finished cut arrived in 2012 after delays connected to studio finances. The invading force was changed during post production to North Korean troops with digital alterations to flags and dialogue to match the new backstory.

‘Ghostbusters’ (2016)

Paul Feig directed this new take on ‘Ghostbusters’ with Hemsworth playing Kevin, the team’s receptionist. The core cast features Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones, and Sony released the film in 2016.

Cameos from original ‘Ghostbusters’ stars include Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts. The film reintroduces proton packs, the Ecto 1, and familiar ghost designs like Slimer along with a new antagonist named Rowan.

‘Extraction’ (2020)

Stunt coordinator turned director Sam Hargrave made his feature debut with this Netflix action film produced by Joe and Anthony Russo. Hemsworth stars as Tyler Rake with Golshifteh Farahani, Randeep Hooda, and Rudhraksh Jaiswal in key roles, and the script draws from the graphic novel ‘Ciudad’.

The story follows a mercenary mission linked to a kidnapped crime lord’s son and sets the chase in Dhaka while filming largely in India and Thailand. Marketing highlighted a lengthy single take style sequence created through hidden edits and the release became one of Netflix’s most watched debuts according to the company’s reported viewing metrics.

‘Extraction 2’ (2023)

Sam Hargrave returned for this sequel with Hemsworth back as Tyler Rake and Golshifteh Farahani and Adam Bessa reprising their roles. The film debuted on Netflix in June 2023 after shooting in the Czech Republic, Austria, and other European locations.

The plot begins with a prison breakout tied to a Georgian crime family and continues through set pieces staged on a moving train and in urban centers. Publicity emphasized a single take style sequence that runs more than twenty minutes and combines a prison riot, convoy pursuit, and helicopter action.

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