Chris Hemsworth has shared new developments about Thor 5 as he prepares to reprise his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) later this year. The Australian actor hinted that his portrayal of Thor will continue beyond the upcoming Avengers installment, signaling bold plans for the character’s future.
In a recent appearance on the Smartless Podcast, Hemsworth discussed upcoming Marvel projects, mentioning that after “Avengers: Doomsday,” he and Marvel Studios have mapped out several more appearances for Thor. He said, “Yeah, it’s wild,” while emphasizing how the character’s journey is far from over.
Plans for a Unique Direction in Thor’s Story
Hemsworth highlighted conversations with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, noting,
“I was talking to Kevin Feige about it, and he said it’s cool because the audience now expects dramatic turns with the character.”
He went on to add,
“Whatever we do next—we’ve got some ideas to do something pretty unique again and hopefully be [different].”
This suggests that Thor 5 may explore new tones or storytelling angles to differentiate it from prior films.
Beyond the standalone Thor sequel, Hemsworth’s upcoming appearance could tie into the larger MCU narrative through “Avengers: Secret Wars,” which is set to begin production this summer. As the concluding chapter of Phase 6, this film will serve as a major culmination of The Multiverse Saga and may influence Thor’s trajectory going forward.
Directorial Change and MCU’s Phase Shift
One significant change for Thor 5 is the departure of director Taika Waititi, who helmed the previous two Thor films. In a 2025 interview with Insider, Waititi confirmed,
“I wouldn’t know if that’s accurate. I know that I won’t be involved. I’m going to concentrate on these other films that I’ve signed on for.”
This marks a new era for Thor 5 under different creative leadership.
Although “Thor: Love and Thunder” received mixed reviews, Phase 4 of the MCU still generated $760 million worldwide, with Hemsworth’s Thor among the last original Avengers to continue in the series. Thor 5 is expected to be part of Phase 7, aligning with the timeline reset occurring through “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
Kevin Feige Sees Hemsworth Continuing as Thor
During a July 2025 press event covered by Deadline, Kevin Feige expressed his confidence in Hemsworth’s ability to keep portraying Thor. While he did not disclose any concrete details about Thor 5, Feige’s remarks indicated that the actor remains central to Marvel’s plans for the character’s future. Currently, Thor 5 does not have an official release date.
Main Cast Confirmed for Thor 5
Chris Hemsworth will reprise his role as Thor in the upcoming film, continuing his long-standing connection with the MCU. No additional casting announcements have been made at this time.
