It has been over 15 years since it was announced thatChris Hemsworthwould play Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the actor is celebrating his time as the character while hyping his role inAvengers: Doomsday. Hemsworth was first announced as playing Thor on June 10, 2025, one week after the release ofStar Trek, in which he starred in a brief and memorable role. Two years later,Thoropened on August 03, 2025, and launched Hemsworth into one of the biggest stars in the world and a legacy across the MCU, being one of the few prominent recurring actors followingAvengers: Endgame.
Chris Hemsworth posted a video on his official YouTube page celebrating his tenure as Thor, featuring footage from 2011’sThorto his most recent appearance inThor: Love and Thunderin 2022. The video (see below), which was first released ahead ofThor: Love and Thunder, features Hemsworth’s initial screen test for Thor as well as testimonials from the likes of Kevin Feige, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi, and of course, Hemsworth himself. In the video’s description, Hemsworth adds to this by teasing his next appearance.
“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!”
Chris Hemsworth Packs a Punch in Intense New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Training Footage
The Thor actor packs a punch as he shows off his superhero physique and prepares to go to war with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom.
Chris Hemsworth’s Future as Thor
By the timeAvengers: Secret Warscomes out in December 2027, it will have been 18 years since Hemsworth was first cast to playThorand 16 years since the release of his first film. Rumors have circulated that Hemsworth intends to step down from the role of Thor after the upcomingAvengersfilms, looking to focus on spending more time with his family and pursuing other acting options. Hemsworth is already confirmed to appear inAvengers: Doomsday, which will also feature Tom Hiddleston as Loki, possibly reuniting the two brothers on screen one last time and giving them an epic final bow.
If Hemsworth were to conclude his run on Thor withAvengers: Secret Wars, that would be an incredible run as he would have played the God of Thunder in ten films and multiple guest voice-over appearances inWhat If…?. However, that would mean Thor 5 was off the table, leaving theHercules tease at the end ofLove and Thunderunresolved.
Hemsworth might not be done with Thor, though, as he has spoken about wanting to doThor 5, possibly to redeem the character after the mixed reaction toThor: Love and Thunder. He has been keeping himself busy, as in 2024, he starred in bothFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagaand voiced Optimus Prime inTransformers: One. His future looks bright as he is rumored to be the lead in the Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover and will reportedly playPrince Charming for Disney in a live-action remake.
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