But after being crowned New Asgard’s king in Avengers: Endgame, the character pretty much guaranteed herself a role in future MCU movies (most obviously in the Natalie Portman-led Thor: Love and Thunder).
When the MCU introduced Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie in Thor: Ragnarok, it was love at first sight for many fans.
Brave, strong, competent, and inarguably badass, the warrior-turned-gladiator-gatherer made a lasting impression on fans who missed the other ladies of Asgard super terrifying for fans of the character.