How Odin Lost His Eye
5. The Journey Of The MCU's Odin
The Marvel Cinematic Universe's spin on Odin was famously played by Sir Anthony Hopkins, with Hopkins' King of Asgard appearing in three MCU offerings that ultimately culminated in his death in 2017's Thor: Ragnarok.
A strong but fair king, this depiction of Odin had him as the long-time ruler of Asgard. A warrior who was trying his best to prepare his throne for his natural successor, Hopkins' Odin was a man who put ruthlessness above sentiment - as shown by his treatment of Chris Hemsworth's Thor in that first film.
Remember, the whole reason why the God of Thunder ended up on Earth in the first place is due to being banished by Odin for his arrogance. After Thor had soured the truce and peace between Asgardians and the Frost Giants, his father decided that the only suitable punishment for this behaviour was to banish Thor to Earth to prove that he truly was worthy to replace Odin as the leader of Asgard.
As Odin himself put it in that original 2011 movie, "I have sacrificed much to achieve peace. So, too, must a new generation sacrifice to maintain that peace."
Speaking of sacrifice and Frost Giants, that nicely dovetails into...