MCU Phase 4: 10 Marvel Movies Taika Waititi Should Direct

Waititi likes to be unpredictable, so rather than the next Thor movie, he might plump for a spin-off of sorts with Asgardians Of The Galaxy. It’s an incredibly new comic, receiving its first issue in September 2018. However, while creator Cullen Bunn does credit Waititi’s Ragnarok with some inspiration (along with the actual Guardians, Star Wars and Firefly, amongst others), the idea was first pitched in 2015.

Valkyrie is one of the best female characters Marvel have had on screen in the entire franchise, rivalling Shuri for most popular supporting character. Giving her a more starring role while maintaining Waititi’s spin - and obviously the great work by Tessa Thompson - would surely be a success.

As well as Valkyrie, the Asgardians features a whole host of whacky characters, including Throg (a frog with a mini Mjolnir), Angela (Thor’s other sister, not Hela) and the Destroyer, the literally and thematically empty suit of armour used by Loki to attack Earth in the first Thor movie.

It’s likely that there’ll be some changes to the lineup if it makes it to the big screen, with Korg a near-cert to be added. After the popularity of Rocket Raccoon though, don’t count against Throg.