Marvel Studios officially announced the sequel to Thor, titled Thor: The Dark World.
Chris Hemsworth was confirmed to reprise his role as Thor in Thor: The Dark World.
Principal photography for Thor: The Dark World started in the United Kingdom and other locations.
Principal photography completed for the film.
Marvel Studios released the first official trailer to promote the movie.
The world premiere of Thor: The Dark World was held, marking the film's official debut.
Thor: The Dark World was released in theaters worldwide.
In ancient times, the Convergence, alignment of the Nine Realms, happens infrequently, allowing portals to open between realms.
Malekith, leader of the Dark Elves, attempts to use the Aether to plunge the universe into darkness but is stopped by Bor, Odin's father.
Malekith is defeated and goes into hibernation; the Aether is hidden in a secret location to prevent misuse.
Jane Foster discovers the Aether within a portal on Earth during astronomical phenomena related to the Convergence.
Malekith awakens from hibernation to reclaim the Aether and complete his mission to plunge the universe into darkness.
Dark Elves pursue Jane on Earth, attacking London and trying to reclaim the Aether.
Thor brings Jane to Asgard for her protection and to study the Aether safely.
Malekith captures Jane on Asgard to use her to control the Aether.
Thor and his allies launch an attack on Malekith in Svartalfheim during the Convergence to prevent him from using the Aether.
Thor defeats Malekith; the Aether is given to the Collector for safekeeping to prevent future threats.
