After it was reported earlier this week that Taika Waititi would be returning to write and direct
Thor 4, Marvel Studios made the film official tonight and revealed its official title:
Thor: Love and Thunder.
The sequel will be headlined by founding Avenger Chris Hemsworth, who reprises his all-mighty role as the God of Thunder, and he'll be joined by his fan-favorite co-star Tessa Thompson, who plays Valkyrie, the King of New Asgard.
While Waititi emphasized that neither actor has read the script yet (since it likely hasn't been completed yet), Thompson did say she's hoping Valkyrie will be seeking out her Queen whenever the film does pick up, confirming the hero's status as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first LGBTQ character.
To close out their Thor presentation, Marvel Studios revealed the sequel would also introduce the Mighty Lady Thor and she'll be played by none other than Natalie Portman, who returns to the franchise after sitting out the last installment (and seemingly swearing off the MCU for life). Further details remain under wraps, but Portman did show up on stage and got her chance to wield Thor's hammer, which was met with much applause from the audience.
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER
Feige talked about the next Thor film, “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which will be the fourth feature film in the “Thor” franchise. It was revealed that Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, will become the Mighty Thor, the goddess of Thunder.
Director Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman all came on stage for the presentation, eliciting a wild response from the Hall H audience who are looking forward to the film’s November 5, 2021 debut in theaters.
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