17 villains from superhero movies who were wasted in spite of great potential 

Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

4. Gorr the God Butcher – Thor: Love & Thunder (2022)

Gorr the God Butcher – Thor: Love & Thunder (2022) | Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Gorr the God Butcher – Thor: Love & Thunder (2022) | Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Christian Bale's Gorr was touted as one of the darkest and most tragic villains in the MCU. His origin story as a bereaved father-turned-god-killer was riveting, but the film's tone was too inconsistent to make him menacing. Gorr's horrific potential is overwhelmed by too much humor, and much of his god-killing spree takes place off-screen. Bale's chilling performance is wasted in a narrative that doesn't explore the emotional depth of his vengeance. A darker, more focused storyline could’ve made Gorr an unforgettable foe, emphasizing the philosophical clash between him and Thor.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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