Russo Brothers Say 'Avengers: Doomsday' Thor Will Be Similar to 'Infinity War' Version

In an interview with CBR , brothers Joe and Anthony Russo discussed Chris Hemsworth's performance as Thor in the MCU and gave a preview of what to expect from the character in Avengers: Doomsday .

According to Joe, the actor "brings a lot of pathos and comedy" to the role. "Each iteration of Thor that he's done has been unique and challenging. But that performance in Avengers: Endgame was certainly him at his most vulnerable and unbalanced."

Anthony recalled the character's initial moments in the film, when he appears overweight, and praised Hemsworth's performance. "It was remarkable to see him do that emotional dance, with so much bravery, in a suit that weighed 32 kilos to give it that volume."

Joe continued talking about the actor's versatility. "It's fascinating how malleable he is in this role and the range he has. He's had a wide range of directors with different tastes and tones interpreting the character. We have a specific point of view on him. That's what we're going to take forward, the Thor of Infinity War."

Regarding the role the character will play in Avengers: Doctor Doom , Joe promised a particularly determined Thor. "We love that warrior version of him, the warrior who lost everything and seeks meaning in battle. Will he find it? That's the journey he'll take against the greatest enemy he's ever faced. As you can see in the trailers, it's going to be quite a fight."

Everything you need to know about Avengers: Doomsday

The villain of the fifth Avengers movie will be Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., the actor who portrayed the legendary Iron Man in the MCU's Infinity Saga and now takes on the role of the antagonist. Avengers: Doomsday will be directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo (Endgame), with a script by Michael Waldron (Loki) and Stephen McFreely (Endgame).

Marvel has already confirmed the main cast members for the new film, in one of the biggest MCU star reunions ever assembled. Returning from previous Avengers films are: Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Winston Duke as M'Baku, and Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther.

Among characters introduced after Avengers: Endgame — in phases 4 and 5 of the MCU — we have Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Danny Ramirez as Falcon, the entire new Fantastic Four (Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Thing), almost the entire cast of Thunderbolts* (Florence Pugh as Yelena, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hanah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Lewis Pullman as Bob, the Sentry), and Tenoch Huerta as Namor.

The film also features the return of the classic X-Men from the old Fox movies, including Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and, introduced in Deadpool & Wolverine, Channing Tatum as Gambit.

Avengers: Doomsday opens on December 18, 2026.