Patty Jenkins Knew Thor 2 Was Going to Fail and Didn't Want to Be Held Responsible Patty Jenkins Knew Thor 2 Was Going to Fail and Didn't Want to Be Held Responsible The Wonder Woman 1984 director was originally attached to direct Thor: The Dark World and is grateful for her time with Marvel Studios. Patty Jenkins knew that Thor 2 was destined to fail. The director was originally attached to helm the movie that would go on to become Thor: The Dark World and she did not want to be held responsible for the movie's shortcomings. She ended up talking to Marvel Studios and leaving, which is when they brought in