While Marvel Studios has yet to officially confirm Thor 5, new reports and industry insider leaks suggest that the God of Thunder is far from done. The rumored fifth installment is said to be in early development, with a fresh creative direction, a possible new director, and a darker tone that departs from the comedic style of Thor: Love and Thunder.
🔥 A Post-Secret Wars Project
Multiple insider sources—including noted scooper Daniel Richtman—claim that Thor 5 will enter production in late 2025, placing its release squarely after Avengers: Secret Wars, which is currently scheduled for December 2027. This positions Thor 5 as a potential cornerstone of Phase 7, Marvel’s next cinematic saga.
🎬 New Director in the Works
Taika Waititi, who directed Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder, has confirmed he will not return for the fifth film. Instead, Marvel is rumored to be courting a new director with a more grounded, action-driven vision. Chris Hemsworth is reportedly lobbying for Extraction director Sam Hargrave to take the helm. Additionally, legendary filmmaker George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) has allegedly held meetings with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
⚔️ Plot & Tone: A Return to Myth
According to early leaks, Thor 5 will shift away from the playful tone of recent Thor entries and delve into more serious and mythologically rich storytelling. Rumored plot elements include:
- Thor exploring Valhalla
- The introduction of fan-favorite character Beta Ray Bill
- A multiversal team-up with the Thor Corps
- A possible face-off with Amora the Enchantress and a returning Zeus, played by Russell Crowe
These developments suggest that the film will explore Thor’s legacy and introduce new cosmic dimensions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
🗣 Hemsworth’s Influence
Chris Hemsworth, who has portrayed Thor since 2011, has stated that he is open to returning—but only if the story takes bold new directions. “It has to be unpredictable and different,” Hemsworth said in a recent interview, “or it risks feeling like more of the same.”
📅 What’s Next?
With no official announcement yet from Marvel Studios, fans are keeping a close eye on events like San Diego Comic-Con or D23, where major Marvel projects are often revealed. If rumors hold true, Thor 5 may be officially unveiled later this year as part of Marvel’s Phase 7 slate.
