Marvel star Chris Hemsworth has shared a heartfelt tribute video titled *‘Thank You! The Legacy of Thor’*, reigniting speculation about the future of the God of Thunder in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The montage features highlights from Hemsworth’s portrayal of Thor, starting from early audition clips to his most recent appearance in *Thor: Love and Thunder* (2022). While some view the video as a nostalgic celebration of the character’s journey now that filming for *Avengers: Doomsday* is underway, others see it as a possible farewell.
In the video description, Hemsworth penned a sincere thank you message:
“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.“Thank you for making my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe unforgettable. Next up, Doomsday!”
This emotional message, paired with the retrospective nature of the video, has led many fans to wonder if Hemsworth is preparing to step away from the role permanently—and whether Thor might meet his end in *Avengers: Doomsday*. Comments like “Please never walk away from this role. We all want you to stay” and “Please never stop playing Thor” reflect the strong sentiment among MCU followers.
On social media platforms, similar concerns are growing. One X / Twitter user wrote, “Oh yeah Thor’s definitely dying next movie,” while another responded, “Ya he’s getting cooked.”
Is This the End of Thor?
There’s also context fueling this theory. In a past interview with Vanity Fair, Hemsworth admitted he felt *Thor: Love and Thunder* didn’t quite land as well as expected and acknowledged he may have gone too far with the comedic tone of the film—especially following the success of *Thor: Ragnarok*.
"I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself," Hemsworth confessed. "I didn't stick the landing." According to the publication, Hemsworth still feels he owes fans a stronger final performance.
Could *Avengers: Doomsday* or *Secret Wars* serve as that redemption arc, or would a standalone *Thor 5* be a more fitting sendoff? While a fifth Thor film seemed unlikely after Hemsworth stated he's ready to “close the book” on the character, fan demand remains high.
The Future of the MCU
Adding to the uncertainty, Taika Waititi, director of both *Thor: Ragnarok* and *Love and Thunder*, has confirmed he won’t return due to scheduling conflicts. Meanwhile, Marvel has pushed back the release dates of both *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars* to December 2026 and December 2027 respectively.
Currently, confirmed upcoming MCU films include *Fantastic Four: First Steps*, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, and the two delayed Avengers titles. With so much anticipation around Thor’s fate, fans will be watching every clue closely.
