New ‘Thor’ Rumor Cools off 'Avengers: Doomsday' Theory About Superhero’s Fate

Marvel fans are well aware that the movie creators love to keep people guessing in the build-up to new releases. However, the next question is whether Chris Hemsworth, who stars as the fan-favorite superhero Thor, is throwing a curveball or two of his own.

While Hemsworth is filming Avengers: Doomsday, which is slated to hit theaters on Dec. 18, 2026, his recent message and a tribute video to the character he's played for 15 years immediately sparked concern about Thor's future.

The widespread belief was that Thor's journey as a member of the Avengers could end in the upcoming film. And for what it's worth, it's easy to see why that speculation spread quickly.

Chris Hemsworth has shared a new video celebrating his legacy as Thor:

“Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of… pic.twitter.com/PIdTRoORDw

— Avengers Updates (@AvengersUpdated) May 28, 2025

“Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For the last 15 years I’ve held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you. Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me,” Hemsworth wrote.

“Thank you for making my journey through the MCU unforgettable.. Next up, Doomsday!”

The above video and Hemsworth's post about Thor, which felt a lot like a farewell message, left many fans hoping this wasn't a sign of the end of his time portraying the superhero. Fortunately, a rumor that followed threw some cold water on the speculation, while also causing even more confusion.

Popular longtime entertainment reporter and writer Daniel Richtman dropped a scoop on his Patreon that Thor 5 is reportedly in the works at Marvel, as MCU Film News detailed.

'THOR 5' is reportedly in the works at Marvel Studios.

It will be part of the next phase of the MCU.

Taika Waititi is not returning to direct.

(Source: @DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/jffzPKf7If

— MCU Film News (@MCUFilmNews) June 7, 2025

Richtman has dropped numerous tidbits and even pushed back at times on rumors that have been floated. It's also worth noting that the timeliness of Hemsworth's message and video tribute would likely align with the news of another film on the horizon in the Thor series.

Could Hemsworth's tribute to the character actually be a positive after the report that Thor 5 is on the horizon? Or, there's always the realistic possibility that Marvel wants to continue to keep fans guessing, and maybe that played a role.

Unfortunately, we can't be certain until Marvel officially reveals its plans for Thor and the next round of movies. Until then, fans will have to keep their fingers crossed and ears peeled for any Avengers: Doomsday spoilers.

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