Thor 4 Confirmed

[lynnenne]

Hello, and welcome to your weekly Sunday discussion post! (Apologies for the lack of post last Sunday, I had a personal crisis and was otherwise occupied.) This week's topic:

Marvel Confirms 4th Thor Movie at San Diego Comic Con (TV Guide link - warning for overall plot spoilers)

The Comic Con announcement confirmed 4 things:

1. There will be a new Thor movie.
2. Taika Watiti is back to direct.
3. Valkyrie is back as well (YAY!).
4. The new film, "Love and Thunder," will follow the comics storyline of a female God of Thunder - none other than Jane Foster, Thor's ex-girlfriend, played by Natalie Portman.

What's your take on these revelations? The fact that there will be a Thor 4 at all came as news to me, as I thought the franchise was over and done with. I expected to see Thor again in the next Guardians film, but not headlining his own movie.

I'm excited to see a female Thor, but I kind of wish it was Val? No particular reason except that I'd rather watch Tessa Thomson on screen than Natalie Portman. But I suppose Val already has her own superpowers, and there's always room for another female hero.

I enjoyed Thor: Ragnarok so I'm happy to see Taika directing again, but I know not everyone shares that opinion.

What are your thoughts?

Comments

[luthienberen]

I am thrilled to have Portman back, and even more so as the next Thor!

Jane Foster was my favourite character in the Thor films and I am still bitter over how they treated her character and the Thor/Jane relationship. So not having her in Raganork was a huge disappointment - I still haven't watched the film in full.

I am hopeful however that Taika will treat her character better, as I like how he handled Valkyrie's character. Crossed fingers for some good friendship there!

Like you I am surprised that we are getting a new Thor film as I thought he was with the Guardians...though apparently it is set before GotG Vol 3?

It will be interesting to see how the film explains that aspect.

[lynnenne]

I am hopeful however that Taika will treat her character better, as I like how he handled Valkyrie's character. Crossed fingers for some good friendship there!

Val was indeed awesome, and a friendship between her and Jane would be fantastic! Thor wouldn't stand a chance. :D

[luthienberen]

Thor wouldn't! I really need this now. I read also that Val will be seeking her Queen! Do you have any ideas or preferences as to the subject?

I can't make my mind up - current Marvel protagonist or a new woman character?

(Sorry if this is off-topic, but I am curious to hear your opinion as someone who knows more about Marvel than me, who is still playing catch up :D)

[lynnenne]

Well, Val is the ruler of New Asgard after Endgame, so if she's "seeking her queen" it's likely that she's looking for a wife. Maybe she married someone off-screen who has gone missing, or maybe she'll fall in love with someone new. I think it's unlikely that Marvel will pair her with an existing female character - but she and Carol Danvers would make an AWESOME couple!

[luthienberen]

Interesting! Thank you for sharing your opinion :-) I tend to agree with you that it would be a new character as that provides them with more scope.

I can imagine the cool havoc Val and Carol might wreck!

[silverflight8]

The universe would tremble!! but agree with lynnenne that it's probably someone new (but from the comics, just not MCU).

[luthienberen]

*feel sorry for the universe even as I wave my flag of support at the idea* I am not overly familiar with the comics, but it would be great if they brought more characters in from them.

As a love interest for Val that would also be great - they can build on an established character or develop a little-known one. Whether they chose a comic character or completely original I am excited :D

[silverflight8]

Yeah I'm really excited to see where they go with the queen line :D

[silverflight8]

I am also sooo happy to see Jane back. I was sad when it turned out she wouldn't be returning for Thor 3 (though it sounded like they really jerked her around - I was surprised she came back but veryy happy). I love Jane. I can see why she would be upset re what they did in Thor 2.

I am also really interested in how they will deal with Thor himself. Also I dunno what will happen without Loki. Their relationship was a big, solid core of the Thor series, I think.

[luthienberen]

Yes, I read that they treated Portman pretty badly so was surprised (but delighted) that she returned. I am glad to meet another Jane fan too!

I am curious how they will handle Thor as well, since his relationship with Loki has been a huge part of his story arc. I wonder if they will tie Thor's story in the film into the TV Loki series? The Loki there isn't his redeemed brother, so there is possibility for angst - depending of course if the Loki series is set in the 'main' MCU verse and not one of the multiple realities created.

If Jane remains as the new Thor / wielder of the Hammer then there is the opening for Thor to explore a new relationship with this non redeemed Loki.

[silverflight8]

I assumed that the TV show is about 2012 timeline Loki. From what I can tell, it seems like Marvel wants to tell a multiverse story so I am not sure how this will play out re: the two of them. But it's really hard to be sure because argh they don't seem to know themselves and routinely release misleading trailers and such (great twist with the Mandarin for example). So I am hoping that there is still plenty of Loki and Thor interactions - and agreed that the 2012 one is definitely still very angry. LOL.

[luthienberen]

Hopefully Marvel will make a decision soon which they wish to proceed with the Loki series re which multiverse! I agree though with you that any trailer or information they release will likely be misleading, so the next few months will be interesting.

Late comment is late (sorry!)

[glitteryv]

There's not. a. single. thing. about. this. reveal. that. I. don't. love.

It makes me super happy that, IF this going to be the actual!last Thor movie, we're getting a lot more into SPACE SHENANIGANS. Also, it's v. cool that Val and Jane will be hanging out.

My one hope is that Taika and co avoid the canon from Jane!Thor from the comics. It left a really bitter taste in my mouth when I first read it and deffo broke my heart by the end of the run.

At this point + based on what I've seen from Taika, I do place a lot of trust on him to NOT mess up this movie. :D

Re: Late comment is late (sorry!)

[lynnenne]

I haven't read the Thor comics so I know nothing about this arc, except that it sounds like a pretty cool movie plot. And I also trust Taika to not mess it up.