- What the Thor 4 rumors mean for the future
of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
While fans still have a week to wait until Avengers: Endgame
hits the big screen, for the folks at Marvel Studios,
Avengers 4 is already in the rear-view mirror
as they look towards the future of the MCU.
Now, thanks to leaks, loose lips,
and an occasional forthcoming Kevin Feige,
we do have some hints about what's in store
for Phase 4, a Black Widow solo film,
sequels to Black Panther and Dr. Strange,
and an Eternals film, but now, courtesy
of one Tessa Thompson, we're hearing rumors
of a fourth Thor film. - Yes!
- In an interview with the L.A. Times,
the Valkyrie actress had this to say about the fourth outing
for everyone's favorite God of Thunder.
"I heard that a pitch has happened for another Thor film.
"I don't know how real that intel is,
"but I hear that the pitch has happened.
"I think the idea is Taika Waititi,
"who directed Ragnarok, would come back."
Hm, now even we will admit, this quote
is a little weak on the surface.
However, if we add it to the intel we already know
about the post-Endgame MCU, it actually gives us
quite a bit to go on, so let's break down
what it could reveal.
First up, the biggest info is that it seems
to confirm that Thor, specifically,
the Chris Hemsworth Thor, mostly likely survives Endgame.
While there has been some speculation
that somebody else could take up the mantle
of the Thunder God, ala Jane Foster,
the Mighty Thor, the Taika Waititi mention
seems to imply Hemsworth's return.
It's no secret Marvel was very, very happy
with Waititi's work in Ragnarok.
After the lukewarm response to the first two Thor films,
the quirky actor-director has been credited
by fans and critics with finally finding
what works for the character.
So it's no surprise that Disney would want
to keep Taika in the family,
which explains his work on the Disney+ Star Wars series,
The Mandalorian, and now, with the apparent intention
of having him take another swing at a Thor flick.
In addition to keeping Hemsworth version
of Thor alive and well in the MCU,
Taika's return would also mean more
of those glorious romper selfies.
Just kidding, not really though, 'cause those were great.
It would mean more of the Asgardians of the Galaxy.
Another reason Ragnarok was a hit with fans
was the unlikely team the film brought together.
- Yeah, it's called The Revengers.
- Revengers?
- With the quippy pile of rocks warrior, Korg,
played by Waititi, his knife-for-hands friend, Miek,
and of course, the hard living, hard drinking Valkyrie.
(Valkyrie crashes)
We know that Valkyrie will be around at least for Endgame
thanks to those posters a few weeks back
that revealed who lived or died in Infinity War.
Plus, Tessa Thompson invokes the sacred word
of the Russo Brothers in that L.A. Times interview.
"Valkyrie's alive though because Infinity War
"and Endgame filmmakers, the Russo Brothers,
"have said that she's not dead."
So what else does this rumor tell us?
If we add in how we know that Phase 4
will be split between grounded stories and going cosmic,
Thor 4 would be the perfect way
to keep that big cosmic energy rolling through the future,
at least until Guardians 3 and The Eternals
get into production.
We've already seen some pretty strange
and out there characters from the comics
teased in Ragnarok, the Jack Kirby-esque creatures
on Sakaar, along with the cameos of Bi-Beast,
Beta Ray Bill, Ares, and Man-Thing,
whose faces were carved into the tower.
Plus, when it comes to wacky storylines to pull from,
Thor comics is as a good of source as any.
Case and point, the time Loki turned Thor into a frog,
which was mentioned in that Thor/Loki play re-enactment
in Ragnarok. - It was indeed hilarious.
- Overall, if the rumor is true,
consider us 100 percent on board.
Just make sure we get Beta Ray Bill
because who doesn't want a hammer-wielding horse alien
kicking ass alongside Chris Hemsworth,
and if Taika can make a pile of rocks work--
(laser zaps)
- Hey, man. - He can certainly
make Beta Ray Bill work too,
but what do you folks think?
Are you down for Thor 4, do you think Hemsworth
should continue as the character,
or should they change things up
and bring in Jane Foster as Thor?
And would you watch Thor 4 if Thor spent most of it
as a frog? - Yes!
- Let's discuss.
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