Chris Hemsworth confirms plans for Thor 5 after his Avengers: Doomsday return
Chris Hemsworth confirms he will play Thor ‘a few times’ after Avengers: Doomsday in 2026. The actor revealed he is discussing ‘unique’ ideas for Thor 5 with Kevin Feige, while director Taika Waititi has confirmed he will not be returning for the sequel.
with Avengers: Doomsday Moving closer, Chris Hemsworth has shared that he plans to play Thor “a few more times” after the 2026 Marvel superhero film. Hinting towards the fifth installment of thorThe actor opened up about his discussions with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
in an interview with Smartless PodcastHemsworth said that after Avengers: Doomsday, he and Marvel Studios already have plans for Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He revealed that he will continue playing superhero roles after his comeback in the film, which will be released on December 18, 2026.
The actor said, “Yeah, it’s wild. I was talking to Kevin Feige about it, and he said it’s cool because the audience now expects a dramatic turn with the character. Whatever we do next – we have some ideas to do something unique again and hopefully (different).”
In July 2025, during a press roundtable, Kevin Feige emphasized his belief that Chris Hemsworth is in his prime to continue playing Thor, as reported deadline. While the Marvel Studios president was vocal about the actor’s future, he avoided giving any concrete details about it thor 5 In that situation.
After directing both Thor: Ragnarok And Thor: Love and ThunderTaika Waititi will not return to lead the fifth installment of the franchise. talking to insider In 2025, the filmmaker explained his absence, noting that he was stepping away to focus on other projects he was already committed to.
During this time, Avengers: Doomsday It is directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, who previously directed some of Marvel’s most successful films. The film reportedly brings together two Avengers teams, one led by Anthony Mackie’s Captain America and the other consisting of the New Avengers. Actor Robert Downey Jr. plays the antagonist Dr. Doom in the film.
Avengers: Doomsday Set for theatrical release on December 18, 2026 avengers: secret wars On 17 December 2027.
