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The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Three scientists, Jane Foster, Erik Selvig, and Darcy Lewis, are in the New Mexico desert studying an aurora-borealis-type phenomenon when they encounter Thor, who is semi-conscious. Years later, Thor is about to be recognized as the crown prince of Asgard when intruders attack. Thor defies his father's orders and travels to the frost giant planet, Jotunheim, with his friends. This leads to a war between Asgard and the Frost Giants. As punishment, Thor is banished to Earth without his powers and his hammer, Mjolnir. On Earth, Thor learns humility and falls in love with Jane Foster. With the help of his friends and the retrieval of Mjolnir, Thor defeats the Destroyer and returns to Asgard to save his father from Loki, who is revealed to be his adoptive brother. Thor destroys the Bifrost Bridge and prevents Loki from destroying Jotunheim. Loki falls into the abyss of no return, and Thor reconciles with his father. Post-credits, Selvig meets Nick Fury and Loki appears, expressing interest in a powerful object.

Alice is appointed to save her beloved Mad Hatter from deadly grief by travelling back to the past, but this means fatally harming Time himself, the noble clockwork man with the device needed to save the Hatter's family from the Red Queen. Alice navigates through Wonderland, reuniting with old friends and encountering challenges along the way. She must use the powerful Chronosphere to travel through time and alter past events, facing the consequences of changing history. With the clock ticking, Alice races against Time and battles the Red Queen to restore order and save her friend's family. The journey tests her resilience and determination while exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of self-belief.

Set in 11th-century Spain, El Cid follows the story of a devout and honorable warrior who becomes a national hero through his courage, loyalty, and triumphs in battle. The film explores themes of love, honor, rivalry, and the Christian-Muslim conflict of the time. El Cid faces challenges such as an assassination plot, sibling rivalry, and the fight for the throne. With epic battles, political intrigue, and personal sacrifices, El Cid's journey shapes the destiny of Spain.