When can you watch Thor: Love and Thunder in Australia?

The Asgardian avenger is back for one more Taika Waititi-helmed adventure through the cosmos.

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Fergus Halliday
Aug 26, 2022
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While most of Marvel's Avengers have tapped out after three solo films, Chris Hemsworth is returning for a fourth round as Thor in the highly-anticipated follow-up to the irreverent Thor: Ragnarok.

If the third instalment of the Thor franchise saw Hemsworth and director Taika Waititi dip their toes into the more cosmic and comedic side of the character, Love and Thunder represents a double down in more ways than one. There's a new villain, new gods and even a new Thor.

Surprise, surprise. Aussies who missed Thor's latest adventure the first time around or those looking at a rerun of the film will need an active account with one very specific streaming service to see what all the buzz is about.

Where to stream Thor: Love and Thunder online in Australia

Exclusive to Disney+ in Australia
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In Australia, the latest Marvel movie, Thor: Love and Thunder will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ via the section of the platform dedicated to all things Marvel.

This corner of the Disney+ catalogue is also where you'll find the previous Thor and Avengers films, should you need to refresh or familiarise yourself with the hammer-wielding hero's previous team-ups and solo outings.

Following its run through Australian cinemas in July, Thor: Love and Thunder is  making its way into local households as part of this year's Disney Plus Day celebrations on the 8th of September.

Introduced in 2021, Disney Plus Day is a virtual event that commemorates the launch of the streaming service with a slew of new content, including Pinocchio, Cars on the Road and a behind-the-scenes feature focused on the making of Obi Wan Kenobi.

Unlike most streaming services, Disney+ doesn't offer a free trial. Still, there is an opportunity to save if you sign up for an entire year in advance rather than pay month-t0-month.

When does Thor: Love and Thunder release in Australia?

After a record-breaking run at theatres earlier this year, Thor: Love and Thunder will be making the jump to streaming via Disney+ on September 8th.

Like other recent Marvel releases, Thor: Love and Thunder will be available to stream in up to 4K quality and will arrive alongside a new episode of Disney's behind-the-scenes series Marvel Studios' Assembled focusing on the making of the film.

What is Thor: Love and Thunder about?

Picking up after the events of Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Love and Thunder follows the titular hero as he navigates something of a mid-life crisis amid the return of a now-super powered Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and the arrival of a new villain (Christian Bale) who specialises in slaying gods.

Thor Love and Thunder

What is Disney+?

If you somehow haven't heard of it before, Disney+ is the company's attempt to topple Netflix as the king of streaming. Thanks to breakout hits like The Mandalorian, Only Murder in the Building and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, the service has rapidly picked up steam since launching in late 2019. As of August 2022, Disney+ is said to boast over 150 million subscribers.

For Australians, the depth of the catalogue and hype attached to prestigious franchises like Star Wars and Marvel make it one of the more compelling streaming services available. However, even if it's destined to be a must-have for some audiences, it's far from the only flavour in the mix.

How does Disney+ compare?

Service
Details
Monthly price
More info
Binge LogoBinge Standard plan
4K streaming
2 streams
Deal: 7-day free trial
$19/mth
Foxtel Now | 2022 logo | Reviews.org AustraliaFoxtel Now Starter Bundle
HD streaming
2 streams
Access to over 35 channels
Deal: 10-day free trial
$35/mth
Apple TV+Apple TV+ plan
4K streaming
6 streams (Family Sharing)
Deal: 7-day free trial
$12.99/mth
Disney PlusDisney+ Standard plan
HD streaming
2 streams
Deal: $139.99 for 12mths
$13.99/mth
BritBoxBritbox plan
HD streaming
5 streams
Deal: 7-day free trial
$9.99/mth
NetflixNetflix Standard + Ads
HD streaming
2 streams
$7.99/mth
StanStan Basic plan
SD streaming
1 stream
$12/mth
Paramount+Paramount+ Basic with ads
HD streaming
1 stream
Ads: Yes
$6.99/mth
Kayo SportsKayo One Plan
HD streaming
1 stream
Deal: 7-day free trial
$25/mth
ShudderShudder plan
HD streaming
1 stream
Deal: 7-day free trial
$6.99/mth
Disney PlusDisney+ Premium plan
4K streaming
4 streams
Deal: $179.99 for 12mths
$17.99/mth
Paramount+Paramount+ Standard
HD streaming
2 streams
Ads: No
$9.99/mth
Paramount+Paramount+ Premium
4K/HDR streaming
4 streams
Ads: No
$13.99/mth
NetflixNetflix Standard
HD streaming
2 streams
$18.99/mth
Fergus Halliday
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Fergus Halliday is a journalist and editor for Reviews.org. He’s written about technology, telecommunications, gaming and more for over a decade. He got his start writing in high school and began his full-time career as the Editor of PC World Australia. Fergus has made the MCV 30 Under 30 list, been a finalist for seven categories at the IT Journalism Awards and won Most Controversial Writer at the 2022 Consensus Awards. He has been published in Gizmodo, Kotaku, GamesHub, Press Start, Screen Rant, Superjump, Nestegg and more.

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