Now that Thor has outlasted other heroes like Iron Man and Captain America in the MCU, fans want to know what comes next in Thor 5. Chris Hemsworth’s Thor was introduced back in 2011’s Thor, and with 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder he became the first MCU hero to take the lead in four solo movies. However, it seems as though the God of Thunder’s time in the MCU might be drawing to a close. While it’s not part of the MCU’s current Phase 5 or 6 slate, any news on Thor 5 might shed light on how the Odinson will finally end his story after serving as one of the original Avengers.
Chris Hemsworth’s Thoughts on Thor’s Future
Though Chris Hemsworth seemed enthusiastic about continuing on as Thor, his attitude seems to have changed dramatically. In recent interviews, Hemsworth has expressed (via Vanity Fair) that he would like Thor’s next appearance in the MCU to be his last. He also suggested the franchise should go in a new direction for its next chapter, similar to the drastic change Thor: Ragnarok took. Hemsworth’s change of heart could be due to the mixed reception to Thor: Love and Thunder, but after more than a decade, it makes sense that he may be ready to move on from the role. However, it is not necessarily Thor 5 where Thor’s story could end — as a showdown between Kang and Thor in a future Avengers movie could be the end of the God of Thunder. Regardless, fans were promised that “Thor will return”, and here is all the Thor 5 news so far.
Latest Thor 5 News
While there haven’t been any concrete developments with Thor 5, Hemsworth’s desire to end Thor’s story does make it more than just another sequel. While it is still unclear if Thor will get a final solo movie to end on, or if he will step away from the MCU in an Avengers movie, like Captain America and Iron Man, it’s guaranteed that he will be seen at least one last time. There is some speculation that Thor will appear for the last time in Avengers: Kang Dynasty where he will die fighting Kang. While it would be a tragic end for Thor, it would also allow him to die a hero’s death and reach Valhalla (while mirroring Iron Man’s Endgame fate).
Thor 5 Is Unconfirmed
There are currently 10 upcoming MCU movies scheduled for the MCU’s Phase 5 and 6, with many more unscheduled movies such as Armor Wars also confirmed. Thor 5 is not among them, and hasn’t yet been given a nod by Kevin Feige, Disney, or Marvel. That doesn’t mean a fifth Thor movie won’t happen though — the current MCU slate is overwhelmingly full as it is, so leaving Thor 5 to be an MCU Phase 7, 8