Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland’s $94M Adventure Movie on Netflix Corrects 5-Year Oversight in the MCU

While Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland’s Marvel characters, Thor and Spider-Man, have yet to meet within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), these two actors previously shared the screen in Ron Howard’s In the Heart of the Sea. This film, based on the real-life tale of the 1820 sinking of the Essex whaling ship, unfolds a harrowing story that helped inspire Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Hemsworth leads the cast as Owen Chase, the ship’s first mate, while Holland portrays Thomas Nickerson, the cabin boy.

Although the film struggled at the box office upon its release in 2015, it has found renewed success on streaming platforms, particularly Netflix. The thrilling adventure captures the dangers of maritime disasters and the excitement of whale hunting. It appears that audiences are finally embracing this intense drama, highlighting a lesser-known yet riveting aspect of both actors’ careers, which offers a Marvel team-up that hasn’t transpired on-screen in nearly a decade.

Spider-Man & Thor: A Potential Future Meeting in the MCU

Hemsworth & Holland: Collaborations Outside the MCU

Chris Hemsworth & Tom Holland in In the Heart of the Sea

Interestingly, despite both characters being significant members of the Avengers, Thor and Spider-Man have never interacted on screen in the MCU. Their lack of direct dialogue or collaboration is noteworthy, particularly given that both heroes have appeared in ensemble films together. In Captain America: Civil War, Thor was not present when Spider-Man made his entrance into the MCU. Additionally, in Avengers: Infinity War, while Spider-Man battled Thanos on Titan, Thor was occupied bringing his newly forged weapon, Stormbreaker, to Wakanda.

During the stunning climax of Avengers: Endgame, both heroes fought on the same battlefield. Yet again, circumstances kept them apart as Spider-Man reunited with Iron Man, while Thor engaged Thanos. Despite this ongoing absence of interaction within the MCU, Hemsworth and Holland showcased a dynamic on-screen relationship in In the Heart of the Sea, predating Holland’s entry into the Marvel universe.

The Future of Spider-Man & Thor: Meeting Possibilities in the MCU

Potential Encounter: Avengers: Doomsday

Although Thor and Spider-Man have yet to share any scenes together in the MCU, future films like Avengers: Doomsday could finally bring them together. As the MCU progresses beyond the Infinity Saga, with both characters remaining central figures among the few Avengers left, there’s a promising opportunity for their paths to cross at last. Until then, fans can enjoy their earlier collaboration in In the Heart of the Sea, which showcases both actors’ versatility and cinematic chemistry.

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