Grandmaster — Thor: Ragnarok Character Profile

About Grandmaster

Eccentric ruler of Sakaar, hosts gladiator games, manipulative.

Grandmaster — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Alien

Abilities

Technological control, Political manipulation, Gladiator management, Escape pods, Charisma

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• Marvel Cinematic Universe

Quick Facts about Grandmaster

Eye Color

Brown

Hair Color

Grey hair

First Appearance

Thor: Ragnarok

Grandmaster appears in 3 titles

• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) — character page
• Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
• Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Jeff Goldblum

Appears in

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Grandmaster — Conflict Opponent — Thor (Chris Hemsworth)

  The eccentric ruler of Sakaar who enslaves Thor.

• Grandmaster — Alliance Ally — Loki (Tom Hiddleston)

  Loki manipulates the Grandmaster to gain access to Sakaar's resources.

• Grandmaster — Conflict Former Rival — Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson)

  Historical rivals representing different eras of Asgardian history.

• Grandmaster — Professional Ruler/Contestant — Bruce Banner / Hulk (Mark Ruffalo)

  The Grandmaster exploits Hulk as a gladiator for entertainment.

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• Loki (Tom Hiddleston)
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• Heimdall (Idris Elba)
• Skurge (Karl Urban)
• Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch)
• Odin (Anthony Hopkins)
• Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson)
• Korg (voice) (Taika Waititi)
• Actor Odin (Sam Neill)
• Surtur (voice) (Clancy Brown)