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How 'Thor 4' Looks Without Any Visual Effects: Photos

The movie opens with the origin story of Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher, as he mourns the death of his daughter while in a desert land.

Christian Bale and India Rose Hemsworth in "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios

Bale and India Rose Hemsworth, who played his on-screen daughter, filmed the scene on a set instead of in an arid landscape.

Christian Bale and India Rose Hemsworth on the set of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios/Disney+

As Korg recaps Thor's life, he chronicles the God of Thunder's romantic relationships.

Chris Hemsworth in "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios

Chris Hemsworth wasn't actually on a boat on water.

Chris Hemsworth on the set of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios/Disney+

Hemsworth's real-life wife, the actress Elsa Pataky, had a cameo as a Wolf Woman that he kissed atop a giant wolf.

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth in "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios

Pataky underwent a complete facial makeover for the cameo, including a different hairstyle and fake fangs.

Elsa Pataky on the set of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios/Disney+

After making a grand speech, Thor summons his Stormbreaker and powers it up.

Chris Hemsworth in "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios

That moment looked far less dramatic while filming on a set.

Chris Hemsworth on the set of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios/Disney+

"Thor: Love and Thunder" introduced two loud, space-traveling goats named Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder.

Toothgrinder and Toothgnasher in "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios

The goats weren't entirely CGI. The two large animal heads were created for VFX reference and to aid the actors while interacting with the creatures.

Taika Waititi on the set of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios/Disney+

Thor chats with Korg and the Guardians of the Galaxy while on their spaceship.

Chris Hemsworth, Pom Klementieff, and Taika Waititi in "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios

Korg is significantly taller than Waititi, who plays him, so the director has the character's head attached to his costume as a visual reference. He fully becomes Korg in post-production.

Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi on the set of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios/Disney+

Thompson was actually fighting against men wearing motion capture suits. Their golden armor was added in post-production.

Tessa Thompson on the set of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios/Disney+

Hemsworth was hoisted into the air using equipment held by two crew members wearing blue suits that were edited out in post-production.

Christian Bale and Chris Hemsworth on the set of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios/Disney+

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