Why Thor Knew Captain America Was Worthy
Summary
- Captain America lifting Thor's hammer in Avengers: Endgame is a significant moment, highlighting his worthiness like his ally Thor possesses.
- The idea of other characters being worthy of Mjolnir was teased in Age of Ultron, with Vision shown to be capable of lifting the hammer with Steve wiggling it upon his own attempt.
- Thor's reaction to Cap lifting Mjolnir in Endgame shows his personal growth, as he goes from feeling threatened in Age of Ultron to feeling proud of his friend in Endgame.
Avengers: Endgame included an MCU-best moment in which Captain America lifted Thor's hammer Mjolnir, a moment made even better by the latter proclaiming that he knew the former was worthy. Throughout the MCU's Infinity Saga, Mjolnir was often depicted as one of the most powerful weapons in the entire Marvel universe. A great deal of emphasis was placed on the people worthy enough to lift the legendary hammer, with Thor's status as its sole wielder solidifying him as an Avenger and protector of the cosmos.
The franchise often played with the idea of other characters besides Thor being worthy to lift the MCU's Mjolnir, especially in Avengers: Age of Ultron. After a party scene in which the other Avengers each take their turn attempting to lift the hammer, the third act begins with Vision lifting it with ease. Besides Vision and Thor, only Steve Rogers has been shown to be able to lift Mjolnir in the MCU as highlighted in Avengers: Endgame with Thor hinting that he knew Steve was worthy of the incredible feat.