Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman Bond with Russell Crowe's Zeus in 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Deleted Scene

Mar. 15, 2025

The dynamic between Zeus and Thor could’ve played out much differently inThor: Love and Thunder.

In a deleted scene previewed exclusively with PEOPLE from the film ahead of its digital, 4K, Blu-ray and DVD release, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Jane (Natalie Portman) are shown sharing a tender moment in the hospital as she battles cancer.

But unlike the version that ultimately made it to the final cut, this scene ends with a surprise visit from Zeus (Russell Crowe), whom Jane asks after he peeks out from behind a privacy curtain, ice-cream cone in hand, “Have you been standing there this whole time?”

“Yes,” Zeus replies slowly, before telling Thor, “It seems like you are an emotion god after all.”

“Come with me. I have something you may need,” Zeus adds kindly to Thor.

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Deleted scene fromThor: Love and Thunder(2022).Marvel Studios

While further context of the scene is not provided, fans of the film may remember Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) stealing Zeus' thunderbolt to assist the good guys in battle after Thor uses it to impale Zeus — the latter of whom ultimately survives and, as shown in an end-credits scene, orders his son Hercules (Brett Goldstein) to kill Thor in retaliation.

The upcoming digital, 4K, Blu-ray and DVD releases (excluding on Disney+) will include both the aforementioned “Fighting for You” scene, as well as three others. It will also feature a gag reel and audio commentary from director and co-writerTaika Waititi.

Starring Hemsworth, 39, asthe fan-favorite god, the movie follows Thor after the events ofAvengers: Endgameas he sets on a quest for “inner peace.”

Box art fromThor: Love and Thunder(2022) home release.Marvel Studios

Aside fromThor: Love and Thunderon Sept. 8, other Disney+ Day premieres include the live-actionPinocchio,Carsspin-off seriesCars on the Road, a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making ofThor: Love and Thunderand more.

In a behind-the-scenes featurette shared on Instagram in June, Hemsworth lookedback at playing Thor for over a decadeon the big screen, starting with his 2011 solo superhero movie — the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“I have loved every single time I’ve played the character,” said Hemsworth, whose original 2009 screen testis also shown in the clip. “This is 10 years now. To have the opportunity to do another one is just mind-blowing, you know? It’s gonna be incredible.”

In his caption on Instagram, the actor wrote, “For over a decade you have shown us that Thor is still worthy. We’re humbled and grateful to all of you who have been part of this incredible journey. We can’t wait for you to see#ThorLoveAndThunder.”

Thor: Love and Thunderwill be available on digital Sept. 8 and 4K, Blu-ray and DVD on Sept. 27.

source: people.com