3 Major Thor Stories the MCU Must Still Use After Chris Hemsworth’s Marvel Future Update

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Over the past ten years, Thor (played by Chris Hemsworth) has seen his movies change quite a bit. His early films were serious and dramatic, but later installments embraced a more fun and spontaneous style. Even though most of his movies haven’t been critical successes, Thor has remained a key part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, largely because of Hemsworth’s strong portrayal of the character. He convincingly embodies both the physical strength needed for action scenes and the underlying sadness of Thor’s story, which connects with viewers. It’s no surprise that Marvel Studios considers Thor essential, as promotional materials for Avengers: Doomsday emphasized his return.

For the past year, rumors have circulated that Thor’s story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe would end with Avengers: Doomsday. However, Chris Hemsworth recently clarified on the Smartless podcast that he’ll be continuing as Thor for at least a couple more movies after the current storyline. This indicates Marvel Studios, led by Kevin Feige, has plans for the character even after Avengers: Secret Wars reboots the timeline. While the studio has successfully adapted storylines like Ragnarok and The Mighty Thor, there are still many important Thor arcs from the Marvel comics that haven’t been adapted for the big screen yet.

3) Thor: Ages of Thunder

Written by Matt Fraction with art mainly by Patrick Zircher and Khari Evans, Thor: Ages of Thunder began a series of standalone stories exploring Asgard’s past. This version of Thor is different from the typical heroic portrayal; he’s shown as a proud and often defiant figure who clashes with Odin, his father. Along with other well-known tales like Thor: Reign of Blood and Thor: Man of War, this collection highlights the repeating patterns of Asgardian life and the immense weight of being a god through countless wars. This particular series is notable for showcasing the brutal strength and frightening side of the Norse gods, portraying Thor as a powerful, untamed force rather than just a hero.

Since Marvel fans are used to a more lighthearted hero, bringing the Ages of Thunder comics to life could offer the darker, more intense direction Chris Hemsworth has said he’d like to explore. Focusing on the brutal beginnings of the conflicts between the gods or the endless battles with the Frost Giants would allow the studio to present a new take on the character without being constrained by existing storylines.

2) Fear Itself

The 2011 Marvel event, Fear Itself, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Stuart Immonen, is considered one of the most intense challenges Thor has ever faced. The story revolves around the return of the Serpent, Odin’s forgotten brother and the original Asgardian God of Fear, who had been imprisoned for centuries. When he escapes, the Serpent sends magical hammers around the world, turning both heroes and villains into powerful, fear-inducing beings called “The Worthy.” These Worthy thrive on the global terror caused by their actions.

The Fear Itself storyline is crucial for Thor because it makes him deal with a dark family history that existed even before he was born, questioning Odin’s rule and the stability of the universe. Within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it would allow for a darker, more intense story, portraying fear itself as a powerful, primal threat. Plus, pitting Thor against an old, previously unknown relative adds a strong emotional connection to the conflict while raising the stakes to a potentially catastrophic level for both Earth and Asgard.

1) Siege

Released in 2010, Siege marked the end of the “Dark Reign” storyline in Marvel Comics. Written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Olivier Coipel, the story centers on Norman Osborn and his Dark Avengers launching an all-out attack on Asgard. At the time, Asgard was a floating city located above Broxton, Oklahoma. The conflict was secretly set in motion by Loki, who exploited Osborn’s volatile personality to create a situation where the Asgardians would be seen as a danger to national security.

The Siege storyline is compelling because it portrays gods as refugees trying to find a place in today’s world, creating conflict between human laws and their divine nature. For the Marvel Cinematic Universe, adapting this story could be the perfect way to conclude the New Asgard arc, showing the realm evolve from a small village into a point of international interest. The story also introduces the incredibly powerful Sentry and the Void, giving Thor a truly formidable physical opponent who can withstand his strongest attacks.

What classic Thor storyline from the comics would you like to see adapted into a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie next? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion on the ComicBook Forum!

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2026-02-19 18:11