A fan-made concept trailer for Marvel Studios' as-yet-unannouncedThor 5pits Chris Hemwsorth’s God of Thunder against a powerful new enemy in theMCU, Brett Goldstein’s Hercules. Thor Odinson is currently the only MCU hero to receive four solo feature films, though not all of his adventures have been well-received. 2022’sThor: Love and Thunderreceived a great deal of criticism regarding its overuse of comedy, prompting hopes that a possibleThor 5in the MCUwould take on a very different tone.
There is speculation thatThor 5, which hasn’t yet been confirmed to be in development by Marvel Studios, will take on a much darker tonethan its predecessors. This darker tone has been imagined in a concept trailer shared byScreen Culture, which depicts an epic and intense battle between Thor and the other gods of the MCU, specifically Hercules, who debuted inThor: Love and Thunder’spost-credits scene. While news has been scarce concerning a possibleThor 5, Hercules has been set up as a clear threat for Chris Hemsworth’s God of Thunder.
Why Thor 5 Needs To Include Hercules
The idea thatThor 5will dramatically change the toneof theThorfranchise suggests that not many of Taika Waititi’s comedic elements will be continued from previous installments. One aspect ofThor: Love and Thunderthat should be retained, however, is the inclusion of Hercules. While best known for his comedy roles in projects such asTed Lasso, SuperBobandAdult Life Skills,Brett Goldstein has also shown his dramatic acting chops, so his return as Hercules inThor 5would fit the movie’s darker tone change perfectly.
10 Ways The MCU Has Already Set Up The Perfect Thor 5 Story
Thor 5 is rumored to be in development at Marvel Studios, and several brilliant storylines have already been set up for Thor’s next MCU adventure.
Hercules has become one of the most legendary Marvel Comics characters since his debut in 1965’sJourney into Mystery Annual #1. Originally depicted as an enemy to Thor, Hercules soon became a steadfast hero and a long-running member of the Avengers.He is one of the most consistent and connected heroes in the Marvel Universe, and one of the most powerful, even strong enough to take over from the Hulk inThe Incredible Herculesrun following the conclusion of 2007’sWorld War Hulk.
As such a formidable and beloved hero in Marvel Comics,Brett Goldstein’s debut as HerculesinThor: Love and Thunderwas very exciting.This introduction clearly sets him up for more appearances in the MCU’s future, and a possibleThor 5would be the perfect place to bring Hercules back. This could see him initially battle the God of Thunder, but perhaps become his ally by the end of the movie, allowing Hercules to integrate into the world of the MCU’s superheroes in the future.
Yet-unannounced sequel to Thor: Love and Thunder.
