Summary
- Marvel may have allowed Thor to become too comedic, losing his serious threat as a powerful character.
- Avengers: Doomsday can reset Thor by giving him a more serious role, allowing Chris Hemsworth to showcase deeper acting.
- Thor could fill a leadership role in Avengers: Doomsday, adding freshness and development to the character and the franchise.
Marvel recently commanded the attention of millions of people with the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement, with a five-hour livestream proving to be a hit. While many argued it took too long, there's no question that it served its purpose of grasping people's attention to the upcoming movie, which will be released on May 1, 2026.
Chris Hemsworth was one of the most notable names to be announced for Avengers: Doomsday, as Thor is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe once again. He's one of the most iconic characters in the franchise at this point, but Thor is also someone who Marvel Studios might consider developing in this film.
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Marvel Has Allowed Thor To Become Too Silly
Thor quickly grew to be one of the most powerful and popular characters in the MCU, and his unique humor was a big part of that. In his MCU debut, he hilariously reacts to life on Earth by being shocked at how people behave, while also learning that his own customs don't quite fit in. It's something that brought a lot of laughs, whether the writing team intended for that or not, but it has become a crutch for him over the years. Marvel has started to rely far too heavily on Thor providing jokes rather than being seen as a serious threat, which is how he should be used. While there's always room for some humor, as the MCU always has that tone, Thor has gone too far in this situation.
That was clear during Thor: Love & Thunder, which almost felt like a comedy rather than a superhero movie. The film was littered with jokes, the majority of which were either not funny or too childlike for most people to connect with. Hemsworth himself has publicly admitted they went too far with the comedy in this movie, hinting that the Australian actor would also enjoy being given something a little more serious to sink his teeth into.
Avengers: Doomsday Can Reset Thor As A Character
Avengers: Doomsday is expected to have more of a serious tone than most MCU films due to how high the stakes will be. This has been the case with every Avengers movie, as they're always pushed in that manner, which makes this the best time to reset the character of Thor. Hemsworth boasts great comedic timing, and seeing someone who is so physically impressive be comedic is a nice break. However, he needs to be taken more seriously as one of Marvel's most powerful characters, and that would also allow Hemsworth to flex more dramatic and serious acting. After so many MCU projects, that is a challenge he might be looking to take on, and Avengers: Doomsday can open up that possibility for him.
Marvel has also lost Captain America (Chris Evans' version) and Iron Man, who were two huge characters. Granted, both of them provided a lot of comedy over the years, but they were normally in focused storylines where people understood they were leaders and people to take seriously. That's not how Thor has always been seen, but he's a character capable of filling their shoes. Not only because Thor has been around for so long but also because Thor himself has been through a lot. After suffering issues with family and the loss of friends, it would only be natural that he'd be less goofy and a little more serious in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Could Have Thor In A Leadership Role
According to the current cast announcement, Thor is going to be the only member of the original Avengers lineup to appear in this forthcoming movie, which is staggering to think about. That instantly should put the character into a real position of leadership, especially due to his powers, as he's one of the strongest heroes in the MCU. Anthony Mackie claims that his character will choose the new Avengers lineup, which hints that Captain America will lead them moving forward. While that makes sense due to his background in the military and Captain America's general presence, now could be the time to freshen things up. People have already seen Captain America in that role when Chris Evans portrayed the character. Therefore, there isn't a significant change happening outside of the actor involved.
That's why making Thor one of the new leaders of the Avengers is important; it's something fresh for the franchise. However, it would also be beneficial for the character itself because people want to see some development from Thor; otherwise, Marvel risks making one of its most popular characters irrelevant. People will still want the odd humorous line to keep connected and to ensure that the change isn't too drastic. However, Thor also has to be different enough as a person in Avengers: Doomsday for him to have any genuine impact on the story, rather than just being there for the sake of a fun cameo.
Avengers: Doomsday
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- December 18, 2026
- Director
- Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- Writers
- Stephen McFeely, Michael Waldron, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee
- Producers
- Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Kevin Feige
Cast
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Chris HemsworthThor -
Vanessa KirbySue Storm / Invisible Woman -
Joseph QuinnJohnny Storm / Human Torch -
Ebon Moss-BachrachBen Grimm / The Thing
