Avengers: Doomsday Is Bringing Back The MCU’s Best Version Of Thor

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Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal of Thor has changed a lot over the course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and that continues in Avengers: Doomsday. Throughout his appearances, Marvel has given his character a wide range of traits, from dramatic and serious to comically lighthearted.

Recently, the Russo brothers and Taika Waititi have had the biggest impact on how the hero is portrayed. Waititi especially brought a welcome sense of humor to Thor: Ragnarok. He tried to amplify that humor in Thor: Love and Thunder, but it didn’t quite land, and even Chris Hemsworth felt the character needed a different approach again.

The recent trailer for Avengers: Doomsday suggests the Russo brothers have successfully captured the right emotional tone for Thor, keeping him consistent with his established character.

Avengers: Doomsday Is Making Thor More Serious & Less Comedic Than Before

Even though it’s a short clip, the mood in the Doomsday footage reveals a lot about Thor. He seems vulnerable and desperate, begging his father for help with the battles to come. This is a significant change from the much more lighthearted and comedic version of Thor we saw in Love and Thunder.

Okay, let me tell you, this might just be the most dramatically intense Thor movie Marvel’s made so far. Honestly, it doesn’t really shock me, though. The Russo brothers, who really nailed Thor in the past, are involved, and you can feel their influence. They clearly know this character, and they’re not afraid to show a much more serious side of him.

Initial reports indicate that the upcoming Thor movie might have a similar emotional feel to Avengers: Infinity War. That film was particularly difficult for Thor, as he experienced significant losses – his brother, his best friend, and nearly his entire home world of Asgard.

This approach created a fantastic depiction of Thor – arguably the strongest version we’ve seen. While still funny at times, Hemsworth truly showed the character’s inner pain. Even though Avengers: Endgame had some lighthearted moments, his physical changes – the weight gain and disheveled look – effectively communicated the deep emotional turmoil Thor felt for not finishing Thanos off.

Given the positive reception to Thor’s more recent portrayal and a slight dip in audience engagement with the purely comedic approach, it’s logical that the character’s direction is evolving again. This change should ultimately be good for the franchise, and it demonstrates that Marvel is responsive to its actors – Hemsworth specifically wanted a different feel for Thor after Love and Thunder.

Despite the more serious overall tone, Thor will still have some funny moments in Doomsday. Chris Hemsworth is naturally funny, and Infinity War showed how to use that without making it feel forced. The previews suggest they’ll do the same here, balancing humor with the high stakes of the multiverse and whatever personal challenges Thor is facing.

The filmmakers seem determined to revert Thor to his look and style from Infinity War, even changing his appearance and weapons to match. This reliance on a familiar tone is a clear indication that Avengers: Doomsday is building on past successes and re-imagining what resonated with audiences.

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2025-12-29 23:20