Will Thor Kill Thanos with His Stormbreaker Weapon?

Some argue that Thor did indeed kill Thanos with a well-placed throw of his Stormbreaker weapon in Infinity War. This theory revolves around the moment when Thor drops down to deliver his speech, and Thanos snaps, tele-transporting Thor to the Soul Stone realm.

Thanos on the Brink of Death

The argument suggests that Thanos was close to death right after possessing the six Infinity Stones. If Thor had not intervened, Thanos might have died from the injuries sustained during his confrontation with the Avengers. This theory proposes that Thanos used the Time Stone to reverse the damage to himself, but it was too late.

SPOILER ALERT: After nearly killing Thanos in Infinity War, Thor could have aimed for the head with Stormbreaker, ensuring Thanos's demise. In Avengers: Endgame, we even see Thor chopping off Thanos’s head with the same weapon.

Titanic Power and Elemental Surprise

With the acquisition of Stormbreaker, Thor now wields the most powerful weapon in the universe. This sword is capable of killing Thanos outright, a feat only Thor, the worthy wielder of the hammer Mjolnir, can achieve. The stone resource required to forge Stormbreaker must have been of the same quality as the resources used for the Infinity Gauntlet. The stones couldn't differentiate between the two.

Additionally, the element of surprise plays a critical role in this theory. Recall that Thanos believed Thor was dead, had exploded the ship, and did not expect Thor to emerge from the shadows. When he turned back time, he found himself facing a new threat with a brand new weapon. If Thor's attack had caught Thanos off guard, the outcome could have been different.

Imagine Thanos raising his defenses with a weak beam in response to Stormbreaker. This attack, while strong, might not have been sufficient to deflect a surprise assault. The power of Stormbreaker would have been unexpected, making Thanos’s counterattack less effective.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while the official narrative in Avengers: Endgame suggests a different resolution, some fans and viewers believe that with the right timing and positioning, Thor could have used Stormbreaker to kill Thanos in Infinity War. This theory adds an intriguing layer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's rich narrative tapestry.