Marvel’sThor: Ragnarok, the third instalment of theMarvel Studios' franchise starring Australia’sChris Hemsworthas the hammer-wielding comic book Super Hero, has today been confirmed to start pre-production in Queensland in January 2016 with filming to begin in June 2016. PremierAnnastacia Palaszczukmet with Marvel executives in June in Los Angeles and, through Screen Queensland, worked tirelessly to ensure Queensland was the production destination of choice. Here’s whatAnnastacia Palaszczukhad to say in a statement aboutThor: Ragnarokfilming in Australia.
“This is a huge win for Queensland and I am thrilled thatThorwill be filming exclusively in our state. As our economy diversifies, Queensland is demonstrating its strength as a lead destination for filmmakers both internationally and locally, and my government is doing what it can to ensure that Queensland remains a global hub for the screen sector. The production will spend more than $100 million AUD in Queensland and will employ over 750 Queensland crew.”
The studio will film at many locations throughout Queensland including scenes at Village Roadshow Studios at the Gold Coast. The first two films in theThorseries–Thor, released in 2011, andThor: The Dark World, released in 2013 – earned more than $1 billion USD at the globalbox office. Disney has slated a July 29, 2025 U.S. release date forThor: Ragnarok. Here’s whatLouis D’Esposito, Co-President ofMarvelStudios, had to say in his statement.
“Queensland offers an amazing and diverse backdrop forThor: Ragnarokand we are very excited to bring this film to such an incredible locale.MarvelStudios would like to thank the Queensland Government for helping to make this a reality.”
Taika Waititiis directingThor: Ragnarokfrom a script byChristopher YostandCraig Kyle.Chris HemsworthandTom Hiddlestonare reprising their roles as Thor and Loki, and we reported last week thatMark Ruffalois in talks to reprise his role asHulk. We’ll keep you posted with more updates onThor: Ragnarokas we get closer to production starting in Australia.
