Russo: Thor Carries Infinity War Weight Into Avengers: Doomsday
Joe Russo says Thor's Avengers: Doomsday arc builds on his Infinity War grief, as the hero raises adopted daughter Love. In theaters December 18, 2026.
Thor's journey into Avengers: Doomsday will not reset the clock. Joe Russo said the filmmakers have a specific point of view for the character and will carry forward the Thor from Avengers: Infinity War.
Russo described that version of Thor as a warrior who has lost everything and seeks meaning through battle. It is a portrait of grief that has defined the character since Infinity War.
Between Avengers: Endgame and Doomsday, Thor has been raising his adopted daughter Love. He took in Gorr's daughter after Gorr's death in Thor: Love & Thunder.
In teasers for Doomsday, Thor appears to pray to Odin for the strength of the All-Fathers. Fan theories suggest he could unlock the Odinforce or Thorforce, but neither has been confirmed.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026. The update comes via comingsoon.net.
Quick answers
When does Avengers: Doomsday come out?
Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.
Which version of Thor will appear in Avengers: Doomsday?
Joe Russo said the filmmakers will carry forward the Thor from Avengers: Infinity War.
What has Thor been doing since Avengers: Endgame?
Between Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Doomsday, Thor has been raising his adopted daughter Love, whom he took in after Gorr's death in Thor: Love & Thunder.