Screen Rant

  • Here's why Thor's new weapon should have been a victim of the snap, and why it wasn't. 1 / 7

    Captain America Black Panther Avengers Infinity War Vertical
  • Stormbreaker was built with Groot's arm as the handle. 2 / 7

    Thor Stormbreaker Battle Avengers Infinity War Vertical TLDR
  • Groot was one of several Guardians killed by the snap. 3 / 7

    Groot Vertical TLDR
  • But Groot's arm remained attached to Stormbreaker. 4 / 7

  • When Groot died in Guardians of the Galaxy, pieces of him were left behind. They were no longer a part of him. 5 / 7

    Thor Forge Stormbreaker Vertical TLDR
  • That's why the axe handle remained after the snap. 6 / 7

    Thor Forge Stormbreaker Lightning Vertical TLDR
  • If this wasn't the case, Thor would have lost yet another powerful weapon. 7 / 7

    Endgame Trailer Thor Vertical