Overview

• Hemsworth released a YouTube video titled “Thank You! The Legacy of Thor,” featuring clips from his films and interviews with collaborators and closing with “Next up, Doomsday!”
• The video’s emotional tone prompted fans to speculate that Hemsworth may retire from the Thor role after reprising it in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday
• Marvel Studios has confirmed Hemsworth’s return as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday, which is now scheduled for release on December 18, 2026
• Online rumors — unverified by Marvel — suggest Thor could die early in Doomsday, echoing fan theories that his farewell may raise the film’s stakes
• There is ongoing conjecture about a standalone Thor 5 following Avengers: Secret Wars, but Marvel has not announced any further solo adventures