That final acceptance is the key. The hammer returns not because he wins a fight, but because he stops fighting for himself. Compare this to Thor: Love and Thunder , where the arc is muddled by screaming goats and self-parody.
The grounded, emotional stakes between Thor, Loki, and Odin feel more impactful than world-ending CGI threats. thor2011 better
: The conflict between Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and his sons provides a gravity that many modern superhero films lack. 2. An Inverse Hero's Journey That final acceptance is the key