Thor did not kiss Thanos in the official Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. The scene depicting Thor kissing Thanos was an edit from the Avengers: Infinity War battle, created as a joke.
The Truth Behind the Viral Moment
In a "disgusting twist" from the climactic battle in Avengers: Infinity War, an edited video circulated online showing Thor leaning forward to kiss the dangerous villain, Thanos. This altered footage replaced the dramatic moment where Thor usually drives his axe, Stormbreaker, deep into Thanos' chest.
This particular video was clearly meant as a joke by its creators, twisting a crucial and intense scene into an unexpected, bizarre interaction between the two characters.
Context and Creator's Intent
The original scene in Avengers: Infinity War is a pivotal and dark moment where Thor, having gained Stormbreaker, attempts to exact revenge on Thanos for the destruction he has caused. The actual sequence involves Thor striking Thanos with full force, intending to end his life.
The edited, joke version starkly contrasts with this intense and serious narrative. While intended as humor, such altered videos have raised concerns among some fans about how easily artificial intelligence (AI) or skilled editors could potentially "ruin more such crucial moments" from major films, not just within the MCU but across other beloved cinematic universes.
Distinguishing Fact from Fiction
It's important to differentiate between the canonical events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and fan-made or edited content:
- In the official Avengers: Infinity War film: Thor confronts Thanos on Wakanda and, after arriving with Stormbreaker, dramatically plunges the axe into Thanos' chest, stating, "I told you, you'd die for that."
- In the edited joke video: Instead of the powerful blow, Thor is shown leaning in and kissing Thanos, transforming a moment of vengeful rage into an absurd display.
This edited content is a prime example of how digital manipulation can create entirely new, non-canonical scenes for comedic effect or other purposes, often going viral due to their unexpected nature.
