Hollywood superstar Chris Hemsworth has exciting news for Marvel fans — his journey as Thor is far from over. The actor, who first brought the God of Thunder to life in the 2011 blockbuster Thor, recently revealed that he is set to wield Mjolnir again even after his upcoming appearance in Avengers: Doomsday.
Hemsworth made the revelation during a candid conversation on the Smartless podcast, where he shared insights from discussions with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
According to Hemsworth, the character of Thor has evolved significantly over the years — and audiences now expect bold and unexpected changes.
He hinted that future appearances could take the hero in a completely fresh direction, promising something “unique” that continues to keep the character exciting.
Reflecting on his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hemsworth expressed how much he has enjoyed exploring different versions of Thor under various directors.
From the Shakespearean tone of Kenneth Branagh’s original vision to the stylized humour introduced by Taika Waititi, and the grounded storytelling of Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the actor said each creative partnership allowed him to experiment and evolve the character.
He noted that this flexibility helped him avoid creative stagnation — something he compared to his personal need for variety, much like his tattoos.
However, Hemsworth also admitted that the comedic tone in Thor: Love and Thunder may have pushed boundaries a bit too far.
While the tonal shift in Thor: Ragnarok was widely celebrated for refreshing the franchise, he acknowledged that the sequel leaned heavily into humour — drawing mixed reactions from fans.
Some viewers felt the character had become overly comedic, prompting backlash despite the team’s intention to try something new and entertaining.
Still, Hemsworth emphasized that experimentation has been key to keeping Thor relevant.
With Avengers: Doomsday on the horizon and fresh ideas already in discussion, it seems the God of Thunder still has plenty of lightning left to unleash.
