Controversy rages over ‘graphic’ scene in Thor: Love And Thunder

Outraged viewers are demanding Marvel issue a “trigger warning” for an “atrocious” moment in the latest Thor film. WARNING: Spoilers.

While Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have already stormed Thor: Love And Thunder to the top of the box office, some of them are getting upset about one particular “graphic” scene.

Some outraged viewers are petitioning the MCU to issue a “trigger warning” for one “atrocious” moment featuring a major character, Page Six reports.

But the brewing backlash has already resulted in some other Marvel diehards labelling the more fragile fans “stupid”.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Thor: Love And Thunder.

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Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth star in the latest Thor adventure. Picture: Jasin Boland

In a pivotal scene from the new box office blockbuster, Natalie Portman’s character, scientist Jane Foster, receives the startling news that she has stage four cancer – before donning a superhero suit and becoming Mighty Thor.

There is a plot point in the movie showing Jane undergoing chemotherapy treatments for her illness.

Now some fans are demanding a warning disclaimer be added to future showings, arguing that the scene could be harmful to someone who has cancer or has loved ones with cancer.

“No spoilers, but Thor: Love And Thunder SHOULD have had a trigger warning for graphic depiction of cancer – and the fact that we didn’t know going in is atrocious,” one user wrote on Twitter recently.

The film’s cancer storyline has caused some controversy among Marvel fans. Picture: Jasin Boland

Another person said: “People’s reactions to the suggestions of trigger warnings for Thor truly make me realise how cold, disgusting and cruel humans can be. People deserve to know what emotions they want to feel when going to potentially have a good time at the movies.”

Another fan wrote: “Stop misinterpreting and spreading misinformation. These are really sensitive issues and can trigger people. I panicked until I knew the context. PLEASE!”

However, many other fans have slammed those asking for a warning, calling them “stupid”.

“Trigger Warnings? Seriously? Are people that weak-minded that you can’t deal with a dramatic scene. It’s not like this is the first movie to do this. How stupid,” one said.

“As a cancer survivor, I find this extremely stupid,” another user wrote.

One person said, “Sorry, kids. A movie studio is under no obligation to give you a trigger warning that spoils the film for everyone JUST IN CASE. You have the internet. Read the spoilers if you’re that worried about it.”

This story originally appeared on Page Six and is republished here with permission