Chris Hemsworth’s Thunder God is the first of the original MCU Avengers to make it to the 4th solo film. An impressive achievement in this universe, which is not poor in characters, which has a lot to do with the unique Chris Hemsworth charisma. Thor 4: Love and Thunder has been in German cinemas since this week. The reviews for the new MCU film are mixed, but success is inevitable. Just the return of Natalie Portman as Jane Foster will draw crowds to theaters.
The renewed Sequel with Thor 5 so it should only be a formality, right? Not quite. We look at the Nordic future in the MCU, which could also lead in the big footsteps of Tony Stark.
Check out the trailer for Thor 4
Thor: Love and Thunder – Trailer (German) HD
Are there any Thor 5 plans yet?
Thor 5 is still on hold. Neither shooting nor theatrical release are planned. That’s no surprise. Unlike James Gunn with the Guardians of the Galaxy the Thor series thinks from film to film. That means it can go both ways: an abrupt end to the Thor journey or the happy, spontaneous news of a 5th part. By the way, the Guardians will only get 3 films from James Gunn, that’s been a fact for a long time.
In any case, Thor 5 does not appear in the long-planned MCU calendar. However, there are a whopping 5 years between Thor 3: Day of Decision and the new film. And the MCU calendar doesn’t go that far after all.
What does Chris Hemsworth say about his future as Thor?
Thor actor Chris Hemsworth is sending mixed signals. In June, he answered the most popular Google questions about himself in an interview. It also prompted questions about his final Marvel film. Thor 4 could be his last Marvel film, he then said. He doesn’t know.
In the past it sounded different and these statements are also more reliable because they were made in a more serious context. In 2020 he emphasized in an interview that Thor 4 will not be his last film with the thunder god. If he has his way.
Are you crazy? There’s no way I’m retiring. Thor is far too young for that. He is only 1500 years old. This is definitely not the movie I’m thinking of [dem MCU] will say goodbye. At least that’s what I hope.
Of course, in the end, Marvel and Disney decide on the further Thor journey. If Thor 5 is given the green light, it may be without director Taika Waititi. He stated that he had included all the ideas in his second contribution, but said in an interview with Moviepilot:
I would love to make another Thor, but that will take years. We need a break from the character. Chris [Hemsworth] has other things to do and so do I. Instead of Thor 5: Will Chris Hemsworth replace Tony Stark?
The muscular actor has always emphasized in the past that he wants to challenge himself with every Thor film. It should never be boring. If the good ideas for a new Thor take are missing, it’s over for the time being.
Either way, an end to the Thor series doesn’t have to mean the end of Thor in the MCU. Hemsworth is currently probably the most prominent and popular star of the MCU. So Marvel and Disney should be very interested in letting him continue to appear in MCU films.
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In 2021, the actor said he’s keen to expand the sheer number of his Marvel movies. However, it is not known how many films Chris Hemsworth’s MCU contract includes. The Australian has been rumored to be making an appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy 3. That would fit, he could return the favor for the visit from Chris Pratt and Co.
Thor as a wandering mascot and wise old Avenger: This is also an exciting possibility, for which there is already a proven example with Tony Stark. Robert Downey Jr.’s last Iron Man film was released in 2013, so six years before his farewell in Avengers: Endgame. In between, he supported other MCU strands like Spider-Man and Captain America, focused on the Avengers films, and became the heart of the MCU. This could also be the Thor way. The MCU is currently searching for its center point. If he’s anywhere, it’s near Chris Hemsworth.
Thor 4 has been running since July 6, 2022 in German cinemas.
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