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The Province
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Is Thor about to die? Chris Hemsworth posts possible 'Doomsday' spoiler
Chris Hemsworth Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Chris Hemsworth's emotional message about his 15-year journey as Thor has Marvel fans wondering if his superhero character is going to be killed off in Avengers: Doomsday . This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Earlier this week, Hemsworth, 41, called his time playing the God of Thunder 'one of the greatest honours of my life,' which some followers took as a thinly-veiled goodbye post. '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,' Hemsworth wrote on YouTube as he shared a Legacy of Thor video. '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 !' Hemsworth's name was one of the first revealed when Marvel announced the cast for next year's Avengers: Doomsday , which is currently filming in England. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But his message — which came 14 years after his first outing as Thor — had a hint of finality that left some fans wondering if his hero will be killed off in Doomsday . After all, with the film having no less than 27 characters facing off against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom — some of them aren't making it out of that battle alive. 'I think Chris Hemsworth's Thor is DYING in Avengers: Doomsday …,' one person guessed on X, with another sharing the actor's statement and suggesting, ' Thor might die in Avengers: Doomsday .' ' Thor is definitely dying in Doomsday . This reeks of (a) final goodbye ,' a third wrote on YouTube. Chris Hemsworth in a scene from 'Thor: The Dark World.' Photo by Jay Maidment / Marvel Studios Along with Mark Ruffalo, Hemsworth is the last OG Marvel hero, appearing in 10 MCU movies and four standalone entries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But during an interview to promote 2022's Thor: Love & Thunder , the Australian native said he was willing to stick around as the strongest Avenger as long as fans were interested. ' I love playing the character, and I have since the first day. As long as I get to keep working with wonderful directors and cast and crew and different writers and there's an opportunity to do something different with the character, I'm down for anything,' he told Postmedia. 'I'll wait for the fans to say, 'No thanks, we've had enough of you.' But until then, I love it.' Writer-director Taika Waititi echoed that sentiment, saying that Hemsworth could easily 'do this for the rest of his life if he wants.' Marvel announced a stacked roster for the upcoming superhero teamup in March , with Doomsday set to include more than 20 characters, including s everal key stars from Fox's early-2000s X-Men films as well as Hemsworth; Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America); Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier); Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man); Letitia Wright (Shuri); Winston Duke (M'Baku); Tom Hiddleston (Loki); Channing Tatum (Gambit) and actors from this summer's Fantastic Four movie. Other rumoured names expected to appear include Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Chris Evans (Captain America). Doomsday , which opens Dec. 18, 2026, will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on Dec. 17, 2027. During an appearance on an episode of The Hollywood Reporter 's Awards Chatter podcast last summer, Downey said he was convinced to return to Marvel after getting a pitch from studio boss Kevin Feige. 'He said, 'It just keeps occurring to me, if you were to come back …'' Downey said . ' H e brought up Victor von Doom. I looked into this character. Later on, he goes, 'Let's get Victor von Doom right.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. mdaniell@ Read More Vancouver Canucks BC Lions Local News Vancouver Canucks World
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Is Thor about to die? Chris Hemsworth posts possible 'Doomsday' spoiler
Chris Hemsworth Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Chris Hemsworth's emotional message about his 15-year journey as Thor has Marvel fans wondering if his superhero character is going to be killed off in Avengers: Doomsday . This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Earlier this week, Hemsworth, 41, called his time playing the God of Thunder 'one of the greatest honours of my life,' which some followers took as a thinly-veiled goodbye post. '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,' Hemsworth wrote on YouTube as he shared a Legacy of Thor video. '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 !' Hemsworth's name was one of the first revealed when Marvel announced the cast for next year's Avengers: Doomsday , which is currently filming in England. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But his message — which came 14 years after his first outing as Thor — had a hint of finality that left some fans wondering if his hero will be killed off in Doomsday . After all, with the film having no less than 27 characters facing off against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom — some of them aren't making it out of that battle alive. 'I think Chris Hemsworth's Thor is DYING in Avengers: Doomsday …,' one person guessed on X, with another sharing the actor's statement and suggesting, ' Thor might die in Avengers: Doomsday .' ' Thor is definitely dying in Doomsday . This reeks of (a) final goodbye ,' a third wrote on YouTube. Chris Hemsworth in a scene from 'Thor: The Dark World.' Photo by Jay Maidment / Marvel Studios Along with Mark Ruffalo, Hemsworth is the last OG Marvel hero, appearing in 10 MCU movies and four standalone entries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But during an interview to promote 2022's Thor: Love & Thunder , the Australian native said he was willing to stick around as the strongest Avenger as long as fans were interested. ' I love playing the character, and I have since the first day. As long as I get to keep working with wonderful directors and cast and crew and different writers and there's an opportunity to do something different with the character, I'm down for anything,' he told Postmedia. 'I'll wait for the fans to say, 'No thanks, we've had enough of you.' But until then, I love it.' Writer-director Taika Waititi echoed that sentiment, saying that Hemsworth could easily 'do this for the rest of his life if he wants.' Marvel announced a stacked roster for the upcoming superhero teamup in March , with Doomsday set to include more than 20 characters, including s everal key stars from Fox's early-2000s X-Men films as well as Hemsworth; Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America); Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier); Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man); Letitia Wright (Shuri); Winston Duke (M'Baku); Tom Hiddleston (Loki); Channing Tatum (Gambit) and actors from this summer's Fantastic Four movie. Other rumoured names expected to appear include Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Chris Evans (Captain America). Doomsday , which opens Dec. 18, 2026, will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on Dec. 17, 2027. During an appearance on an episode of The Hollywood Reporter 's Awards Chatter podcast last summer, Downey said he was convinced to return to Marvel after getting a pitch from studio boss Kevin Feige. 'He said, 'It just keeps occurring to me, if you were to come back …'' Downey said . ' H e brought up Victor von Doom. I looked into this character. Later on, he goes, 'Let's get Victor von Doom right.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. mdaniell@ Read More Crime Sunshine Girls World Toronto Raptors Sunshine Girls
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Will Chris Hemsworth Exit MCU After Avengers: Doomsday? Emotional Tribute Sparks Thor Death Rumors
Chris Hemsworth has left fans emotional after releasing a video titled 'Thank You! The Legacy of Thor' on his YouTube channel. The 1-minute 56-second clip features scenes from all his appearances as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), from Thor (2011) to Avengers: Endgame (2019), and beyond. The emotional tribute comes just as Marvel's next big film, Avengers: Doomsday, builds buzz ahead of its 2026 release. In the video, Hemsworth says, '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.' His words have sparked speculation that this could be his final appearance as Thor in the MCU. Could Avengers: Doomsday be Thor's Final Battle in the MCU? While Hemsworth is confirmed to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, fans are wondering if this could be Thor's final battle. Hemsworth ended his video with the cryptic message: 'Next up, Doomsday!' One viral comment on social media read, 'Thors gonna get obliterated by Doom in the first 10 minutes of Doomsday, isn't he??' Others echoed similar thoughts, suggesting that Hemsworth may have already wrapped his final scene. The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday will be directed by MCU veterans Anthony and Joe Russo and is set for release on December 18, 2026. The film will feature a star-studded cast, including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and Letitia Wright as Black Panther. Chris Hemsworth has played Thor since 2011, becoming one of the MCU's most beloved and enduring characters. Over the years, he brought a unique blend of strength, humor, and heart to the role, helping redefine the superhero genre. In past interviews, Hemsworth has hinted that Thor's story could soon come to an end. 'I feel like we'd probably have to close the book if I ever did it again,' he once said. 'You have this birth of a hero, the journey of a hero, then the death of a hero, and I don't I at that stage? Who knows?' Despite rumors of Thor's death, some fans believe Hemsworth could return in Avengers: Secret Wars, which is scheduled for release on December 17, 2027. Like Doomsday, it will also be directed by the Russo brothers.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Chris Hemsworth's Thor tribute fuels MCU exit rumors ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday'
Chris Hemsworth has shared a video tribute reflecting on his 15-year run as Thor, prompting speculation that his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be nearing its end. The video, titled 'Thank You! The Legacy of Thor,' was released shortly after Marvel confirmed Hemsworth will return as the God of Thunder in Avengers: Doomsday. The tribute includes a mix of scenes from Hemsworth's appearances across the MCU, including all four Thor films and ensemble titles like Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. It also features behind-the-scenes footage and personal reflections from the actor. 'Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life,' Hemsworth wrote in a message accompanying the video. '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... Next up, Doomsday!' While the post does not confirm an exit, its tone has led many fans to believe Hemsworth may be preparing to conclude his role. The actor previously indicated that any future appearance as Thor might need to serve as a conclusion to the character's story. 'I feel like we'd probably have to close the book if I ever did it again... You have this birth of a hero, the journey of a hero, then the death of a hero... am I at that stage? Who knows?' he said in an earlier interview. Marvel Studios has not commented on whether Avengers: Doomsday will be Hemsworth's final appearance, though speculation has also centered around whether Thor might return for Avengers: Secret Wars, currently set for release in 2027. Both films have recently faced delays. Avengers: Doomsday is now scheduled for December 18, 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars is slated for December 17, 2027. The Russo brothers, who directed previous major MCU titles including Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, are set to return to direct both projects.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Chris Hemsworth's emotional Thor tribute sparks MCU exit buzz
Chris Hemsworth, known for playing Thor in the MCU, recently shared a heartfelt message reflecting on his 15-year journey as the God of Thunder. In a video titled "Thank You! The Legacy of Thor," Hemsworth expressed gratitude to fans, stating, "Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life... Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me." This message has fueled speculation about Hemsworth's future in the MCU, especially with his confirmed return in the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday.' While Hemsworth has not officially announced his retirement from the role, fans are interpreting his reflective tone as a possible farewell. If he dies, before seeing Loki or if he dies in Loki's arm OR ANYWHERE NEAR LOKI IMA LOSE IT! — Press (@NVPressed) May 28, 2025 Doesn't mean Thor will die, but definitely feels like it's gonna be his last appearance. Chris Evans did the same before Endgame — Ashley K. (@AshleyKSmalls) May 28, 2025 Avengers: Doomsday,' directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, is set to release on December 18, 2026. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and Letitia Wright as Black Panther. Notably, Hemsworth remains one of the few original Avengers reprising his role, adding weight to the speculation surrounding Thor's fate in the MCU. As anticipation builds for 'Avengers: Doomsday,' fans are eager to see how Thor's story unfolds and whether this film will mark the end of Hemsworth's iconic tenure as the Asgardian hero.
