Odin "Runs" the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Odin "Runs" the Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Asgardian All-Father has a larger role in Marvel movies than most fans expected; will this revelation lend hits to the inclusion of all the cosmic artifacts we've seen?

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By multipurposeponi - Jul 30, 2010 07:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: EW



In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Thor director Kenneth Branagh reveals that Anthony Hopkins character, Odin, "runs the universe." This seems to be a deviation from the mythology set up in the comics, but can lead to solid continuity amongst the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

As we've seen (or heard) in the recent clips of both Captain America and Thor footage shown at Comic Con, several key cosmic artifacts are being introduced into the film-verse: The Casket of Ancient Winters, the Cosmic Cube (or "Tesseract") and the Infinity Gauntlet and Sword.

It appears that Odin collects these items (along with many more that have yet to be revealed) and stores them in different areas of the universe for safekeeping. The role each play in their respective films, as well as the ensemble film The Avengers, has yet to be discerned.








* FYI: For those wondering what a Tesseract is, it is simply geometrical term for the four dimensional analog of a cube
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Shaman
Shaman - 7/30/2010, 8:02 AM
Uh... so that means he DOESN'T die in Thor. For anyone that was wondering. But unfortunitelly... i guess it also means that no other cosmic being that is actually more powerful than Odin... actually exists in the Marvel filmverse. Meh.
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 7/30/2010, 8:03 AM
Run ODIN RUN! ehehe ;)
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/30/2010, 8:03 AM
Fine with me, although I think they may be exaggerating. In a later film lets see Odin defeated at the hands of Thanos just to demonstrate what a bad@$$ he is!
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/30/2010, 8:08 AM
@Teabag - Good question. Wish we had a real one to use against them.
TheHulk63
TheHulk63 - 7/30/2010, 8:10 AM
Good Find Multi ... looking forward to your interview with the prop creator!
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/30/2010, 8:13 AM
@ massexecutions that would be amazing to see on screen.
i think things are going to get quite intresting over the next few years.
maybe marvel have plans for a thanos quest movie.
i would love to see annhilation movie.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 7/30/2010, 8:13 AM
MAYBE HE HAS THE ULTIMATE NULIFIER AND USES IT AS A LIGHTER WHEN HE WANTS TO SMOKE A FAT ONE.
thunderforce
thunderforce - 7/30/2010, 8:14 AM
well i hope odin is one of the most powerful beings in the mcu that just makes me happy when i think how much more powerful thor will be when he inherits the odin force . Since the son eventually surpasses the all father thor is going to be heavy duty badass.
ROBBEATZZZ
ROBBEATZZZ - 7/30/2010, 8:24 AM
MULTI..YOUR IN A ZONE DUDE! KEEP THE GOOD STUFF COMIN...

WE SEEN SOME GREAT PICS AND FOOTAGE FROM THOR..BUT WE ALL KNOW THERE IS LOTS THATS NOT GONNA BE REVEALED UNTIL THE MOVIE IS RELEASED NEXT YEAR...ALSO CAP WILL BE HEAVEY WITH CONNECTIONS AND EASTER EGGS!..CANT WAIT!
dnno1
dnno1 - 7/30/2010, 8:25 AM
Yeah, from the look of that picture, Odin runs the Marvel Universe and Heckle and Jeckyl are his advisers.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/30/2010, 8:28 AM
@GUNSMITH - That's Chuck Norris.

I vote for 1)Thanos/Infinity Gauntlet 2)Secret Wars 3)Celestials 4) Skrull/Kree War 5)Annihilation

In roughly that order.

THE EYE OF AGAMOTTO?!?! Go Dr. Strange!

@teabag - They just need to tell Del Toro to take the Darkhold and all the darker Supernatural characters and run with it.
scurvydog
scurvydog - 7/30/2010, 8:29 AM
Hmmm...Quasar's Nega-Bands,perhaps? The SATAN CLAW?!? The Zodiac Key? ROM's Scanalyzer? STORMBREAKER? So many artifacts to choose from....
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 7/30/2010, 8:32 AM
Shaman@ OR does it just just set up for a better reveal when we learn of the celestials? or those who sit above in shadow? i think so! :)
Brashlight
Brashlight - 7/30/2010, 8:33 AM
This will be interesting, It already seems like these movies wont really follow the overall marvel universe. More of a new universe with similarities to the regular origins and back stories with the characters not changing much in their personalities. we will se how this plays out. the movies look SICK but i know i will have moments where i am trying desperately to match the story of the movie with the comic and that doesn't seem like that will be realistic. but lets be honest how often do stories change in the comic universe so i don't have a problem with the movies taking their own direction. makes for a more exciting story, as long as they don't change the important details i am good! Can't Wait!!!
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peterparker420
peterparker420 - 7/30/2010, 8:34 AM
I think that's a GREAT idea!

But that means..NO ETERNITY!

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LOL..they would probably get it WRONG anyway!..

OH wait..FOX/SONY..does NOT own the rights to him

REJOYCE!!!!
Spock
Spock - 7/30/2010, 8:34 AM
Just so everyone knows The Asgard Gods are not IMMORTAL, JUST LONG LIVED. NOt like the Olympians Gods whom are Immortal. Interested twist to things thou they way they are going.
ROMACK
ROMACK - 7/30/2010, 8:37 AM
I think in the trailer Odin was entering Odinsleep, and all of his power and authority passed to Loki because Thor was banished. I don't think he died.
loganoneil
loganoneil - 7/30/2010, 8:37 AM
I think this article's premise is a bit misleading - Odin 'collects' these cosmic artifacts (much like an art collector collects rare pieces of art), it didn't say he CREATED them. This says nothing about his power or ranking in the Marvel-verse, just that he likes 'pretty things'. No contradiction so far...
HelaGood
HelaGood - 7/30/2010, 8:43 AM
i confirm ROMACK 's comment

Odin is in Odinsleep
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/30/2010, 8:43 AM
@ROMACK - I hope so.

@loganoneil - As I said, I think they are exaggerating, but it does sound like Odin is trying to keep things organized and prevent cosmic disaster.
CaptainAmerica
CaptainAmerica - 7/30/2010, 8:43 AM
"runs the universe" did you not read that part?
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 7/30/2010, 8:43 AM
Teabag@ Agamotto would be sick!! i threw out a theory on one of CBD's editorials that he would also have some, if not all, of the Ten Rings. and that "Thor" takes place before iron man and TIH. so Odin has all of these artifacts locked up in a vault (tho Poni says he hides them across the universe so that would make more sense) and when Loki opens the vault to use The Destroyer (or whoever does use it) all of these things get let out and spread across the ... "nine realms" i guess lol - would open up endless doors for these movies down the line.

it just rubs me the wrong way that the Infinity Gauntlet and all of it's gems are assembled and sitting in a closet somewhere lol - at least that's what it seemed like when the guy who made it gave an interview.
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 7/30/2010, 8:47 AM
helagood@ droppin' knowledge!
Shaman
Shaman - 7/30/2010, 8:47 AM
OdinsBeard & loganoneil- I sure hope so! :)
thunderforce
thunderforce - 7/30/2010, 8:49 AM
Wait a min if odin was the most powerful why did he make the destroyer armor .
Brashlight
Brashlight - 7/30/2010, 8:50 AM
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KryptonianWarrior
KryptonianWarrior - 7/30/2010, 8:52 AM
@MultiPurposePoni Could it be the "Eye of Thundera"? :)
Destroyer14
Destroyer14 - 7/30/2010, 8:52 AM
Very interesting.
Brashlight
Brashlight - 7/30/2010, 8:52 AM
thunderforce@ im guessing that was Loki's doing, but thats only an assumption. i mean the trailer makes it look like Loki becomes ruler of Asgard in Odins absence
Brashlight
Brashlight - 7/30/2010, 8:53 AM
Kryptonian@ Thundercats HOOOOOOO!!!!!!
ManThing
ManThing - 7/30/2010, 8:55 AM
WOW! Cool! That's great! Excellent theory!!

I just hope the big guy doesn't buy the farm in Thor! I want to see more of him in the future!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/30/2010, 8:56 AM
Awesome news. This entire Marvel Universe on screen seems to be setting itself up in a much bigger way than any of us anticipated. When I first learned about it, I just thought it meant we could see Luke Cage and Captain America cross paths briefly in a film. What they are actually doing is extraordinary.
Brashlight
Brashlight - 7/30/2010, 9:00 AM
Hawkslueyes@ I know, its really exciting the level of depth they are taking this. I can't wait to see what else is in store, i mean nothing with this level of depth or production value has ever been tried with something as well established as the Marvel universe. My nerd senses are tingling with joy!!!
ROBBEATZZZ
ROBBEATZZZ - 7/30/2010, 9:13 AM
@ ODINSBEARD..SOME KOOL IDEAS..ONLY ISSUE I HAVE IS THAT THE IDEA OF THOR TAKING PLACE BEFORE IRONMAN..ONLY BECAUSE SOMETIME DURING IRONMAN 2 COULSON LEAVES TO NEW MEXICO WHERE THEY FIND THE HAMMER..BUT MAYBE PARTS OF THOR THAT TAKES PLACE DURING IRONMAN OR BEFORE ITS SHOWN ON FILM
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