Summary
Chris Hemsworth is hyping his return as Thor in the MCU’s upcomingAvengers: Doomsday. Hemsworth was last seen as the Marvel hero in 2022’sThor: Love and Thunder, which saw Natalie Portman return as Jane Foster. The story saw Jane also become Thor, with the two battling to stop Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher. The Taika Waititi-directed film was met with mixed reception, but the finale left Thor responsible for raising Gorr’s daughter, seeing him take on a fatherly role.
Thor is set to return forAvengers: Doomsdayalongside a stellar cast of returning characters, including Robert Downey Jr. in the new role of Doctor Doom, The Fantastic Four, who are making their MCU debut in July, and the Thunderbolts/New Avengers. Other notable returns include Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, and numerous actors from Fox’s era ofX-Menfilms, like Alan Cumming, Kelsey Grammar, and Ian McKellen. The cast will ultimately be one of the largest ever assembled for a movie that could be Marvel’s biggest outing yet. While the official plot is tightly under wraps, Marvel has recruited the Russo brothers to return for another monumental film after directingAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame.Avengers: Doomsdayis filming now, with its release date recently pushed back to December 2026. However, that hasn’t kept Hemsworth from getting fans excited.
A video posted to the officialChris HemsworthYouTube page titled “Thank You! The Legacy of Thor” presents an overview of the actor’s time playing the Marvel hero. Utilizing clips from movies and interviews with Hemsworth and directors like Waititi,the short video encapsulates Thor’s tenure in the MCU, with the actor thanking fans for every ounce of supportthey showed over the years. A brief statement posted with the video continues his praise to the fans andhypes his return inAvengers: Doomsday, stating, “Next up, Doomsday!“Check out the complete statement and the “Thank You! Legacy of Thor” video below:
Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For the last 15 years I’ve held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you. Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me.
Thank you for making my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe unforgettable. Next up, Doomsday!
Hemsworth Is Potentially Set ForThor 5&Avengers: DoomsdayCould Change The Stakes
Hemsworth’s tenure as Thor is one of the longest in the MCU. He has played the character since 2011, helping launch the franchise’s early years. He was also a member of the firstAvengersteam assembled, alongside other long-running franchise actors like Downey Jr. However, withAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsrumored to potentially reboot the MCU as fans know it, it could change the status quo of the MCU before Hemsworth’s rumoredThor 5 hits theaters.
Avengers: Doomsdayis set to potentially introduce several new characters, as rumors have swirled of the movie introducing the MCU’s version of the X-Men, who are also getting their own film. The Marvel team-up movie will also be the first time The Fantastic Four join the larger MCU outside their debut film in July,The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Further details will elucidate rumors as production continues, withAvengers: Doomsdayslated to be one of Marvel’s most daring and complex outings.
