The Return of Asgard's Most Powerful Hero in Avengers Endgame Fan Edit

The Arrival of Odin

In a fan-made video editing the events of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame, Asgard's most formidable protector returns to the MCU to battle the Mad Titan Thanos. After being teased throughout the MCU's Infinity Saga, Josh Brolin's Thanos finally put his great plan in motion in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. By collecting the six Infinity Stones, Thanos gained enough power to wipe out half the population of the universe, though this action was reversed by the remaining Avengers during 2019's Avengers: Endgame. Engaging in yet another battle against Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Mad Titan was eventually defeated, but the Avengers could have used a helping hand during the Battle of Earth.

Thor fighting Thanos in Avengers Endgame's Battle of Earth

A new fan-made video shared on TikTok depicts scenes from the Avengers' battle against the 2014 variant of Thanos from Avengers: Endgame, with one major change. Offering assistance during the Battle of Earth, Anthony Hopkins' Odin arrives on the battlefield by using the Bifrost, striking fear into the Mad Titan, and relief for Earth's damaged heroes. Of course, Odin passed away peacefully during 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, prior to the events of Infinity War and Endgame. However, the version of Odin depicted the fan-edit seems to be a younger iteration of the Asgardian All-Father, perhaps having traveled from another timeline just like Thanos and his own armies did using Pym Particles.

Thor with Stormbreaker and Mjolnir in Avengers Endgame

Odin's Impact on the Battle of Earth

Anthony Hopkins debuted as Odin, the King of Asgard and father to Thor and Loki, in 2011's Thor, and had always been depicted as the most powerful figurehead in all of Asgard. Odin's involvement in Avengers: Endgame's Battle of Earth would have had a huge impact on the fight against Thanos, not least because the All-Father would perhaps be impervious to many of the Mad Titan's attacks. Odin's very existence strengthened the forces of Asgard, and connected the allied armies of the Nine Realms, so he could have brought these numerous forces into play during the Battle of Earth had he still been alive during the Infinity Saga's epic finale.

Odin winning a battle in the MCU's history

It remains a mystery why Odin didn't actually get involved with Thanos' conquest of the cosmos sooner, as he was surely aware of the Mad Titan's plans prior to his death in Thor: Ragnarok. Odin employed Idris Elba's Heimdall to oversee the Nine Realms with his all-seeing eye, so Odin must have had knowledge of Thanos' plan, yet chose not to intervene. Had he got himself involved, however, Odin certainly had the power and influence to best the Mad Titan, meaning his inclusion in Avengers: Endgame may have ended the battle sooner, and potentially even saved Tony Stark's life - as perhaps Odin himself could have used the Infinity Gauntlet.

Hela and Odin in Asgardian art

The Impact of Odin's Return

The return of Odin in the fan-made video presents an intriguing possibility for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Odin's presence during Avengers: Endgame would have not only altered the course of the battle but also reshaped the entire Infinity Saga. His wisdom, power, and leadership could have steered the events in a different direction, potentially leading to a swifter resolution of the conflict with Thanos. The inclusion of Odin in the Battle of Earth would have showcased the full might of Asgard and the unity of the allied forces, painting a different picture of the battle and its outcome.

Anthony Hopkins' Odin in armor in Thor