Will Chris Hemsworth be returning to the Marvel Universe?


Chris Hemsworth recently appeared at the San Diego Comic-Con and, despite attending to promote the upcoming Transformers One animated film, many couldn’t help but talk Marvel,

During the event, Hemsworth was asked by Entertainment Weekly if he has any plans to reprise his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

“I don’t know,” he answered, smiling and stumbling over his words.

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Chris Hemsworth was asked during the San Diego Comic-Con if he has any plans to reprise his role as Thor. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

”I’ve loved every second of the Marvel experience and I’m always down to do more,” he added. “We’re all sort of waiting to hear what’s happening.”

While his response doesn’t shed much light on his future involvement with the franchise, it leaves room for hope that he may one day make a return as the beloved Asgardian.

In case that does happen, here’s a look into Hemsworth’s involvement, and potential future involvement, in the superhero film phenomenon.

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Hemsworth did not confirm or deny if he would be reprising the role anytime soon. (Supplied / Nine)

How long has Chris Hemsworth been in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Chris Hemsworth has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the first Thor The film was released in 2011.

Since then, three more Thor films were released with Hemsworth making MCU history as the first hero to get a fourth solo movie in the franchise.

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Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky pictured at a premiere for Thor: Love and Thunder. (Invision/AP/AAP)

Outside of the solo films, Hemsworth has also made several returns to the multiverse starring inThe Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Doctor Strange, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame,

While Avengers: Endgame farewelled a number of the original Avengers, Hemsworth’s Thor has survived leaving many fans wondering if he will return in any future films.

Will there be another Marvel Thor movie?

The last Marvel film Hemsworth starred in was Thor: Love and Thunder – the fourth installment of the hero’s solo films.

While the film was a commercial success raking in more than $760 million worldwide, it’s reviews were sub par.

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Chris Hemsworth and his family pictured at a premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder. (Getty Images for Disney)

It has received a score of 63 percent on Rotten Tomatoes with 449 reviews, making it one of the lowest ranking Marvel films scored by the platform.

There has been no confirmation about a fifth Thor film and the poor reviews make it seem unlikely.

But anything is possible in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and if Hemsworth is still “waiting” for that phone call it can be certain that so too are his many fans.

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There has not yet been confirmation as to whether Hemsworth will reprise his role as Thor. Marvel

What film is next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

While there has been no confirmation of a fifth Thor film, Marvel have announced that a fifth and sixth Avengers films are in the works.

Marvel has recently announced that the two films Avengers: Doomsday and Aavengers: secret wars can be expected in May 2026 and May 2027 respectively.

the new Avengers films will be helmed by the Russo Brothers – Joe and Anthony Russo – who also directed the previous four Avengers movies.

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Kevin Feige, from left, Joe Russo, Robert Downey Jr., and Anthony Russo attend a panel for "Marvel Studios" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in San Diego.  (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
It has been confirmed that the Russo Brothers will return for the next two installments of The Avengers. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

At San Diego’s Com-Con over the weekend, the pair revealed that they believed their time with Marvel had come to an end.

“When we directed Avengers: Endgamewe really believed it was the end for us in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” Joe Russo told the crowd, per Variety,

“That four-movie run was incredible, and it left us creatively spent.”

Will Thor be in Avengers Five?

confirmation of the new Avengers films comes as exciting news to Marvel fans but whether Chris Hemsworth will reprise his role as Thor in the upcoming films is still to be confirmed.

Hemsworth’s recent comments at San Diego’s Comic-Con leave fans in the dark as to whether he will make a return.

But with Thor being one of the few remaining original Avengers, it is likely the Aussie star will make a Marvel comeback.

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While there has been no confirmation, it is likely Hemsworth may return for the fifth Avengers film. (Marvel Studios / Disney)

Who will be in Avengers Five?

While there is still much to be confirmed about the plans for the next Avengers film, it has been confirmed that Robert Downey Jr will return to the MCU in the role of Doctor Doom after his iconic iteration of Iron Man died in Avengers: Endgame,

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Over the weekend Marvel also announced that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the role of Doctor Doom. (Getty)

It has also been announced that The Fantastic Four will appear in Avengers: Doomsday as well as Thunderbolts cast.

Every Thor movie in order of release

Marvel is famous for releasing film’s across the multiverse traversing complicated timelines. To make things easier, here is a list of every film Thor has featured in ordered by release date.

  • Thor (2011)
  • The Avengers (2012)
  • Thor: The Dark World (2013)
  • Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
  • Doctor Strange (2016)
  • Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
  • Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
  • Avengers: Endgame (2019)
  • Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
  • Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) – Hemsworth made a small appearance in what looked like footage from a previous Thor movie

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