Chris Hemsworth has just recontextualized his last comments about Thor, and in doing so, I believe Loki now looks more likely to die inAvengers: Doomsday. Hemsworth’s Thor has been one of the cornerstones of theMarvel Cinematic Universeever since he debuted. While Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is catching up to him,Thor currently has the most MCU solo movies.
ThroughoutThor’s MCU journey, one character has been frequently by the hero’s side, be it as a foe or friend to the God of Thunder. That is Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, aka Thor’s brother. Afterthe original Loki was killed by Thanos inAvengers: Infinity War, Hiddleston returned as a variant of the character from an alternate timeline in Disney+‘sLoki.
Hemsworth’s Thor and Hiddleston’s new version of Loki have yet to meetin theMCU’s movie slate. However, that should finally happen soon, as both actors were announced as part of thecast ofAvengers: Doomsday. With Thor and Loki likely reuniting in the MCU movie, it is possible that a tragedy could follow them, as has happened before.
Chris Hemsworth Seemingly Teased Thor’s MCU Goodbye
Ahead ofAvengers: Doomsday’s release in 2026,Chris Hemsworth shared a surprise Thor videothat led to a lot of chatter among MCU fans.Titled, “Thank You! The Legacy of Thor,“Hemsworth’s video features key moments from Thor’s appearances in the MCU, complete with behind-the-scenes moments and sequences from Thor’s solo movies, the MCU’s Avengers franchise, and so on.
Given how theMCU’s Avengers movieswill end the Multiverse Saga, with an MCU reboot set to come in 2027 withAvengers: Secret Wars,Hemsworth’s Thor video sounded a lot like a goodbye. 2019’sAvengers: Endgamekilled Iron Man and Black Widow, with Captain America becoming old and retiring. As such, Thor dying inAvengers: Doomsdaywas a real possibility.
So far, Thor is the only original Avengers member confirmed to appear inDoomsday. All of that is added to the fact thatHemsworth previously talked about Thor’s possible deathin the MCU. In a 2022 interview withVanity Fair, the Thor actor commented on how his possible return as the character in the future would “probably be the finale.”
The Thor Actor Has Now Made His MCU Future Seem Bright
Now that he has been working onAvengers: Doomsdayfor a few months, the MCU Thor actor has cleared up that whole situation with the video. Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporter,Hemsworth addressed Thor’s possible darkAvengers: Doomsdayfate.According to Hemsworth, it was not his goal for the video to make it seem like he was saying goodbye to Thor.
Instead, the actor wanted to express his gratitude towards a role that has been a major part of his career. As the actor noted,he was already off to starting a new chapter as Thor inAvengers: Doomsdaywhen he shared the video. So, in Hemsworth’s eyes, the footage and caption were not meant to tease a finale for Thor.
I find Hemsworth’s comments to be thrilling. While I could understand killing a major character like Thor inAvengers: Doomsday, the hero still has some storylines left to follow through before he can be done with the franchise. Adding to that,Thor should be part ofAvengers: Secret Wars, which could honor Marvel’s entire live-action legacythrough the multiverse.
Why Thor Staying In The MCU After Avengers: Doomsday Makes Sense
Hemsworth’s new Thor comments fall in line with what happened to the character the last time he was seen onscreen. WhileThor: Love and Thunderhad tonal issues that hindered its potential,the MCU movie did set up a few interesting paths for Marvel to explore with Thor in future releases. Chief among them is a possibleMCUThor 5.
While no official word has come about another Thor movie,Hemsworth wants to return forThor 5. If that were to happen, Marvel Studios already has the perfect idea about how to start the project. One ofThor: Love and Thunder’s post-credits scenes introducedHercules, played byTed Lasso’s Brett Goldstein, to the MCU.
Hercules was sent by his father, Zeus, after Thor for stealing his Thunderbolt and making him look like a fool.The two have yet to meet and fight in the MCU, and with all that is happening inAvengers: Doomsday, adding Hercules to the mix would prove too much. Besides, Thor and Love’s bond still has to be developed.
I’m Convinced Loki Will Die In Avengers: Doomsday If Thor Won’t
With Chris Hemsworth’s new Thor comments about how he is not saying goodbye to the character, but starting a new journey, Loki’s death becomes more like forAvengers: Doomsday.Every MCU Avengers movie has had at least one major death, with characters like Agent Coulson, Quicksilver, Gamora, Iron Man, and Black Widow dying in previous films.
Given how Thor and Loki are two of the most powerful MCU veterans inAvengers: Doomsday, their deaths would be shocking, and they would help set up Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom as a major threat. With Thor now likely to survive, Loki, who is the protector of the multiverse and thus stands in Doom’s path, seems more likely to die.
