Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Ends 14-Year MCU Era with a Twist in Marvel Zombies
Why Is Marvel Zombies Important for Thor?
For the first time since his debut in 2011’s Thor, Chris Hemsworth did not voice the God of Thunder in a Marvel Studios project. In Marvel Zombies, Thor appeared in episode three, but actor Greg Furman replaced Hemsworth. This surprised fans, especially since Hemsworth voiced Thor across multiple seasons of What If…?, including “Party Thor” and even “Throg” in a secret Loki cameo.
Why Didn’t Hemsworth Voice Thor in Marvel Zombies?
There’s no official explanation. Some believe it signals Hemsworth’s potential exit from the MCU, while others think it comes down to scheduling conflicts or the minor nature of Thor’s role in the animated series. Since Marvel Zombies takes place in an alternate timeline, it may simply be introducing a Variant Thor rather than a permanent recast.
How Many Times Has Hemsworth Played Thor?
From 2011 to 2025, Hemsworth has appeared as Thor in 11 MCU projects, including cameos and post-credit scenes:
- Thor
- The Avengers
- Thor: The Dark World
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Doctor Strange (mid-credits)
- Thor: Ragnarok
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Avengers: Endgame
- Loki (cameo)
- Thor: Love and Thunder
- Avengers: Doomsday (upcoming)
This run makes him one of the longest-serving MCU actors.
What Comes Next for Thor in Avengers: Doomsday?
Hemsworth has already wrapped filming for Avengers: Doomsday (2026), where Thor will face Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. His trainer confirmed the hero will return leaner than in Love and Thunder, hinting at a visual shift.
Thor’s role is expected to be major, potentially placing him at the forefront of Earth’s new Avengers team led by Sam Wilson’s Captain America. However, rumors suggest Thor could be a key casualty, ending Hemsworth’s 15-year MCU journey.
Could Thor 5 Still Happen?
There are whispers of a Thor 5 with a new director after backlash to Taika Waititi’s Love and Thunder. But nothing will be confirmed until after Avengers 5. If Thor survives Doomsday, a solo return may still be possible.
