While the last standalone film in the Thor series may have left the audience with much to be desired, there was a time of uncertainty about whether Chris Hemsworth might return as the titular superhero in the franchise ever again. But as it turns out, the work on Thor 5 has already begun with the project in its pre-production stage.
So naturally, there have been several unofficial updates that are being churned out to the public through various sources, giving us some hints as to what we can expect from the film when it releases. So far, it seems like the project will be released somewhere before the release of Avengers: Secret Wars, while upsetting news comes in the form of the main villain of this film, which is rumored to be none other than Zeus from the last movie.
Rumors Suggest Zeus Will Be The Main Villain In The Upcoming Thor 5
After the release of Thor: Love and Thunder, the public perception of Chris Hemsworth as the beloved God of Thunder drastically changed from being a being of mass destruction and raw power to a shallow jester. Since then, he hasn’t been looked at with the very fondest of emotions by the fandom, which is why the upcoming Thor 5 is being hoped to revive the character to his former thundering glory.
And with big expectations to do right by, the film has already seemingly entered its developmental phase with new narratives being explored for the project. Among various new and old theories and speculations being brought to light, recent rumors are some of the most compelling ones seen so far by the fans.
Marvel Studios plans to release Thor 5 before Avengers: Secret Wars
Zeus will be the main villain
Hercules will have a role similar to that of Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Valkyrie, Lady Sif, Axl Heimdallson and Love will return pic.twitter.com/s8PNU5bC6E
— Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s) February 25, 2024
While the release date of the film towards the end of Phase 6 sits in line with the narrative that the MCU is taking at the moment, many fans were surprised when one of these rumors claimed that Russell Crowe‘s Zeus will be the main villain of the upcoming film.
As claimed by fans in the past, the Greek God of the Skies was one of the better parts of the film simply because he was quirky and funny but insightful and wise, unlike the overbearing way that the entire film was. Thus, if he is to be showcased in a negative light, it would have to fit the film’s plot and his character portrayal from the last film to truly hit the home run for the audience.
A contrast to this upsetting news is the rumor that Brett Goldstein will return to his role as Hercules from the last film, which was another character that was well-received by the public.
Why Did Chris Hemsworth’s Thor: Love And Thunder Fail Expectations?
In the simplest of terms, Thor: Love and Thunder failed to resonate with the public because the God of Thunder fans saw in front of their eyes was a far departure from how they remembered him.
While Hemsworth did a great job of portraying Thor as always in the film, the comical expression of the narrative as well as jokes galore sometimes just for the sake of it made the film very hard to take seriously, even when the situation was serious. This not only ruined the flow but also made the beloved Avenger look like nothing more than a majestic comic relief.
Thor: Love and Thunder, streaming on Disney+.
