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The first time we came across the Norse God of Thunder in MCU, was in 2011, when the Asgardian hero landed in New Mexico. Featuring Chris Hemsworth as the titular character,Thorturned into a film series under the Marvel banner. Now, according toMarvel Updates, the MCU is set to come up with the final installmentThor 5with major plot points.
Sharing the update via X, the scooper account revealed several details like character introduction, tone setting, and even Chris Hemsworth’s character development in the upcoming movie. Although nothing has been confirmed so far, fans appear upset with this constant change in Thor’s character which now appears truly disrespectful.
Alleged Update Surrounding Chris Hemsworth’sThor 5
Chris Hemsworthmade his MCU debut as the titular character in the 2011 installmentThor, following which he joined the Avengers in the 2012 blockbusterThe Avengers. Thereafter, the character repeatedly reprised his role in three other standaloneThorinstallments while simultaneously appearing in theAvengerssequels.
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Now, after the conclusion ofThor: Love and Thunderin 2022, Chris Hemsworth is currently making headlines for his return in his fifth and final standalone MCU installment. According to reports fromMarvel Updates, thestudio is set to return with Hemsworthas the titular character, while maintaining a few other requirements.
According to the scooper account, Marvel is allegedly looking forward to makingThor 5a multiversal film, with serious and epic undertones. Further, since the movie will mark the end of the soloThormovies, the fifth installment is rumored to feature Enchantress as one of the protagonists, while simultaneously shedding the spotlight on Hercules.
Fans Are Upset With Constant Change in Thor’s Character
Following the alleged updates from the scooper account, as fans realize that MCU’sThor 5will mark the end of Chris Hemsworth’s solo run, they appear upset with the report. But what disappoints them the most is the repeated change in tone for the titular character. Almost getting tossed around like a rag doll, with Marvel changing his character from serious to goofy and then again back to serious, fans believe it’s absolutely disrespectful.
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Initially, when Chris Hemsworth started his journey in MCU, he was introduced as an impulsive, headstrong, defiant but naive God of Thunder in 2011. Since then his character kept developing with the consequences of his actions. However, with Marvel’s progression of movies, asTaika Waititijoined to directThor: Ragnarokin 2017, fans witnessed the impending tonal shift for the franchise much like the mockumentary-style short films directed by Waititi.
Another personality change for Thor ? Lol
— jezza (@JezzaBondiBeach)July 15, 2025
Just don’t honestly. We had serious for the first two, went goofball for number 3, went back to serious for IW, goofy again for Endgame and Love and Thunder. They just can’t settle on a direction for Thor.
— Matt (@GamemasterYado)July 15, 2025
Y’all ain’t tired yethttps://t.co/0Fwiu2va8P
— The Reboot Ranger (@phrozenthunda)August 15, 2025
“Serious and epic tone” the shade towards Taika is sending me 😂https://t.co/WPEAyEoVVN
— AyanaMonique (@AyanaMonique)July 18, 2025
Thereafter, humor became Thor’s secret weapon. Chris Hemsworth continued Taika Waititi’s comedic tone even in 2022’sLove and Thunder. But now, it seems Marvel is againinterested in bringing back the seriousnessto Hemsworth’s character, which seemingly agitated fans on social media. Tired of seeing tonal changes to Thor’s character, fans criticize Marvel for failing to settle on a direction, based on the rumored updates.
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