For more than a decade, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor has been one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most reliable heroes. From his 2011 debut to his pivotal role in ‘Avengers: Endgame’, the God of Thunder has battled aliens, gods, and monsters.
Despite his iconic role, fans have been left wondering: Will Thor’s story continue beyond the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘? Thanks to a recent interview, Hemsworth may have just rekindled hope for another solo outing.
Chris Hemsworth Opens Up On Thor’s MCU Future And It’s Looking Bright
In a new conversation with the BBC, Chris Hemsworth was asked point-blank whether a fifth solo film for the God of Thunder was in the works. His answer was deliberately cautious but laced with optimism. “I don’t know. We’ll see where this one goes. We are unpacking that as we speak, and figuring out where each of these characters goes. I’m just thankful for being involved with this one at Marvel, back together with a lot of the old cast, and then the new cast. It’s something I certainly love. We’ll see what happens.”
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That “we’ll see” may sound noncommittal on the surface, but long-time MCU followers know that Marvel Studios often plays things close to the chest until the timing is right. What stands out is Hemsworth’s continued enthusiasm. Even after admitting in past interviews that he felt a little lost during the overly comedic approach of ‘Love and Thunder’, he clearly isn’t ready to hang up the hammer.
If Thor 5 does happen, the most obvious storyline waiting to be addressed is Hercules’s teased vendetta. Brett Goldstein’s surprise post-credits debut as the son of Zeus set up an exciting conflict. Hercules is sent to punish Thor for embarrassing his father. Three years later, that thread has yet to be picked up, and it’s beginning to feel overdue. With the upcoming Avengers film expected to juggle dozens of characters, Hercules’ arc might get lost in the shuffle.
So, a focused ‘Thor 5’ would be the perfect space to explore this rivalry, possibly blending mythology with cosmic spectacle. Fans of the comics know Hercules isn’t just a throwaway antagonist. Their clash could be both action-packed and surprisingly funny, depending on how Marvel frames it. More importantly, a fifth Thor movie would give Hemsworth’s hero the chance to regain his footing.
Chris Hemsworth Reflects On The “Stressful Fun” Behind ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
As Hemsworth hints at his Marvel future, he’s also been reflecting on the past risks that made ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ a breakout success. In a recent interview with Men’s Health, the actor shared the most nerve-wracking moment from the film. He recalled a key scene on the junk planet Sakaar, where Thor, Valkyrie, and the Hulk sit together in Valkyrie’s apartment. On paper, it was just dialogue, but in execution, it was pure improvisation.
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“We wanted to do something drastically different from how we’d seen Thor in the past, and that took a fair amount of leaping into the unknown, and taking some risks, and wondering if the audience was going to reject it or accept it. That was the good kind of stress.” Hemsworth admitted that the improv-heavy setup was nerve-wracking. “Improv can be really, really stressful, especially when someone gets the giggles and you start laughing, and then it’s just infectious… You feel like a bunch of naughty kids at school.”
For an actor used to delivering scripted dialogue with precision, this kind of spontaneous energy could have gone wrong. But instead, it helped establish one of the MCU’s most beloved tonal shifts. Thor felt looser, funnier, and more relatable, while Valkyrie became an instant fan favorite. That willingness to experiment may explain why fans are still eager to see more from Thor, even after a rocky fourth film.
