Thor’s Rollercoaster Ride in the MCU

By the time the end credits of Avengers: Endgame rolled, Thor was the last man standing amongst the founding Avengers. While Iron Man and Black Widow were taking eternal naps and Captain America was busy perfecting his gray beard, Thor—our beloved God of Thunder—was off to star in a fourth movie, the only MCU hero pulling that off! Sure, he lost some heavy-hitters like Loki and Heimdall (poor Heimdall!), but hey, at least he got to keep swinging that mighty hammer, right?

The Road to Avengers: Doomsday

Things might take a dramatic turn for the thunderous hero in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. There’s a teaser floating around where Thor, sounding more desperate than a kid on Christmas Eve, is praying to his old man Odin to hang on just a bit longer—long enough to reunite with his love. If this is any hint, we’re in for one emotional ride, folks! It’s time for Thor’s epic saga to find its climax, and Doomsday seems like it’ll be the grand finale.

Thor: From Broody to Goofy

C’mon, can we take a moment to appreciate the glow-up Thor has had? Back in the day, specifically 2011’s Thor and its moody 2013 sequel, Thor was all about the serious vibes—speaking proper English and looking like he just stepped off a Norse mythology page. Then along came Thor: Ragnarok, where Chris Hemsworth showed us his comedy chops! Thanks to director Taika Waititi, we got a Thor who was lovable and goofy, shaking off that stoic image—who knew our hammer-wielding buddy could also crack jokes?

The Real Growth: Fumbling with Feelings

Now, while Thor may have turned into a comedic goldmine, his emotional growth isn’t just a punchline. Much like that awkward kid in high school, Thor’s been learning humility since day one. Remember the starting point in Journey into Mystery? Yeah, another reckless teen thrown to Earth by Dad to learn some lessons. He had his moments of redeeming himself throughout the films, saving Earth here and there, but his real close came with a double feature in Infinity War and Endgame.

The Final Lesson

In Infinity War, Thor had a solid chance to save his people but, oops! Didn’t work out too well. Forging Stormbreaker was cool and all, but can we talk about not going for Thanos’ head? After finally getting to chop off the Mad Titan’s noggin in Endgame, he still had this whole “I’m sad” vibe going on.

But then came the time heist! Reuniting with dear old mom Freya turned out to be the light bulb moment he never knew he needed. Thor learned something profound: his worth isn’t tied to his power. It’s the good vibes and intentions that count! Receiving Mjolnir once again wasn’t just about his skills; it was a reminder that even after a massive faceplant, he is still worthy of wielding that hammer.

The Future of Thor: Is It Hammers Down?

Now, don’t get me wrong, Love and Thunder was fun and flavorful, sending Thor off to find fresh adventures instead of just trying to replace asgard with more Guardians of the Galaxy. But let’s be real, signaling for a sequel seems shaky at best considering the mixed reviews of Love and Thunder and the tonal shifts from Waititi’s unique style. It’s about time Thor hangs up the cape and embarks on his Valhalla journey. His saga is closing, and we need to let our superhero rest.

Mark Your Calendars!

Want to see how it all goes down? Circle December 18, 2026, on your calendar for Avengers: Doomsday. Trust me; it’s going to be a wild ride!