Marvel Studios has not officially announced Thor 5, though Chris Hemsworth has confirmed he is in active discussions with studio president Kevin Feige about playing the character a couple more times after Avengers: Doomsday. The actor stated on the SmartLess podcast earlier in 2026 that they have ideas to do something pretty unique again with the God of Thunder, but no release date, director, or production timeline has been set by the studio. Industry speculation points toward a potential 2027 or later premiere, though Marvel’s calendar through 2027 is already dominated by the two Avengers films and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Tessa Thompson is expected to return as Valkyrie if the project moves forward, alongside other franchise regulars including Jaimie Alexander as Sif and Taika Waititi as the voice of Korg. Taika Waititi, who directed Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder, has stated he will not return to direct a fifth installment, though he indicated he would be open to it if Chris Hemsworth were involved. This leaves the director’s chair vacant, with rumors suggesting Marvel may pursue a darker, more serious tone following the mixed reception to Love and Thunder’s comedic approach. Brett Goldstein is expected to return as Hercules after his post-credits introduction in Love and Thunder, with Zeus’s revenge mission serving as a potential narrative throughline.
Regarding Natalie Portman’s potential return as Jane Foster, the situation remains unresolved. Portman stated in a 2024 interview with Total Film that she has no idea if she will be asked back, but expressed enthusiasm for the experience, calling it super-fun and citing her love for working with Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, and Tessa Thompson. Jane Foster died in Thor: Love and Thunder and entered Valhalla in the post-credits scene, which theoretically leaves the door open for a return from the Asgardian afterlife. However, Marvel Studios has not confirmed any plans to bring Portman back, and her potential involvement remains purely speculative at this stage.
