After killing Cryptomnesia, Hercules is congratulated by Athena, who offers him a place in Olympus. Hercules turns it down so that he can continue to live on Earth as a true hero. In the aftermath of Civil War II, Hercules rejoins the Avengers, where they foil an ambush by Kang the Conqueror.
Son of the Olympus God-King Zeus and a mortal woman, Hercules is a legendary Greek demigod and a long-time Avenger.
With Hercules now in the MCU, and Wonder Man reportedly in development for his own streaming series, Marvel Studios has finally tapped all the classic '60s Avengers from the team's first era for adaptation on the screen. But what's Hercules' actual deal in Marvel Comics?
With the Mighty Hercules entering the MCU in Thor: Love and Thunder, superhero stories gain a much needed mythological makeover. This article contains Thor: Love and Thunder spoilers.
Hercules actor Brett Goldstein recently revealed two unlikely ways his character Hercules could potentially beat Chris Hemsworth's Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Previously in last year's Thor: Love and Thunder, Marvel Studios surprised audiences with the introduction of Goldstein's Hercules.
Hercules' strength is rarely matched. There were times when he even overpowered the Incredible Hulk – a feat that not even Thor could complete. So, when it comes to physical strength, Hercules is the strongest.
During the first post-credit scene, we're introduced to a legendary Marvel comics character with roots in the Thor comics: Hercules! That's right, Hercules is finally coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as teased with his introduction in the post-credit scene from Thor: Love and Thunder!
Thor Meets His Match In New MCU Character Hercules In Thor 5 Fan Trailer. Chris Hemsworth returns as the God of Thunder as he takes on Brett Goldstein's Marvel Cinematic Universe character Hercules in a Thor 5 fan trailer.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) - Brett Goldstein as Hercules - IMDb.
The camera turns, and it's revealed to the audience that he's charging Hercules, played by Brett Goldstein, to go after the God of Thunder. Brett Goldstein is known for his Emmy-winning role as the foul-mouthed Roy Kent in Ted Lasso.
In a Marvel Comics duel between the Greek and Asgardian Pantheons, a drunken Hercules proves to be the superior fighter against Thor, who fails to escape Hercules' wrestling hold. However, Thor secures the victory by using his lightning to knock out Hercules.
The Hulk is clearly more powerful than his godlike opponent, but the problem is that he can't really land a solid blow on him. Hercules takes a few hits, but it's nothing he can't get up from or counter into his own attack.
Thor and Hercules have gone to battle many times in the comics. In fact, the son of Zeus first debuted as a rival of the God of Thunder all the way back in 1965. Their rivalry may be long-standing, but it's usually portrayed as fun, friendly, and competitive.
Russell Crowe portrays Zeus in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). This version is a hedonistic and self-centered individual who cares more about his orgies and serves as the leader of a corrupt council in Omnipotent City that presides over gods from other pantheons.
The character's first formal appearance in the Marvel Universe became Journey into Mystery Annual #1 (October 1965), which established Hercules as being a rival of the Norse god of thunder, Thor.
Hercules is the son of Zeus and a mortal woman named Alcmena. He was originally raised by his human parents under the name Alcaeus, before becoming aware of his divine heritage and taking the name Herakles.
In the film's mid-credits scene, audiences once again saw Zeus as he plots revenge on Thor and sends his son, Brett Goldstein's Hercules, after the Asgardian.
Hercules Panhellenios (birth name Alcaeus), but better known as Hercules, is a superhero from Marvel comics who is based largely on the hero of myth - though he, much like Thor, has been updated into a superhero in the comics and has fought against a collection of supervillains and criminals of varying significance.
While Hercules has found himself tasked with finding and killing Thor, he is not a villain in the comics. Hercules is as much of a hero as Thor, being a former member of the Avengers, a current member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and a founding member of the Champions of Los Angeles.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) - Russell Crowe as Zeus - IMDb.
Though a fourth Thor movie isn't confirmed, Zeus and Hercules are likely to return in some form in future Marvel Studios projects.
Zeus is the secondary antagonist of the 2022 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Love and Thunder, while also being a character previously mentioned in the 2011 film Thor. He is the Greek God of the Sky and the head of the Council of Godheads in Omnipotence City, and the former idol of Thor Odinson.
So Thor took on Zeus himself and handled himself very well against the Greek All-Father.
In the mid-credits scene, it's revealed that Zeus (Russell Crowe) survived after Thor blasted the Greek god's own lightning bolt through his chest. Being tended to on his throne, Zeus expresses his fury that people now worship superheroes over gods.
All things considered, Zeus is certainly on Odin's level, so as long as Marvel portrays him accurately, he should be one of the MCU's most powerful characters.