Taika Waititi's Unexpected Motivation Behind Directing 'Thor: Ragnarok'

Taika Waititi initially had no interest in directing Thor: Ragnarok, considering it the "bottom of the barrel" and the least popular franchise. However, he ultimately took the opportunity for financial reasons, as he was struggling financially and had just had a second child. Despite his initial reservations, Waititi's direction of Thor: Ragnarok was highly acclaimed and a box office success. He has since directed a second Thor film, but has stated that he will not be involved in any potential future installments of the franchise.