Credit: Marvel StudiosDisney just sent Marvel fans into a frenzy with a new move that quietly confirms the future of Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston in the MCU. It wasn’t a loud announcement. It wasn’t even marketed as a major reveal. But the implications? Huge. For the first time in years, we finally have clarity on where Thor and Loki fit into Marvel’s next chapter—though the story may not play out the way longtime fans imagine. What comes next for the two brothers is big, messy, and absolutely fascinating.
Before we get there, though, you have to understand the very unusual place their relationship sits in right now.
The Brotherly Dynamic Fans Fell in Love With
Thor and Loki have always had a bond that’s hard to define. They’re siblings, rivals, reluctant teammates, and occasional enemies—all rolled into one unpredictable pairing. Their connection has driven some of the MCU’s best moments because it never fit neatly into a box. These two individuals constantly challenged each other, hurt each other, and, at their best, deeply cared for one another.
By Thor: Ragnarok, it felt like they’d finally become a team again. Loki wasn’t the same villainous trickster we met in The Avengers. He’d grown. He’d evolved. He’d found his way back to Thor. And for a brief, emotional window of time, the brothers were on the same path.
Then Avengers: Infinity War shattered it. Right in front of Thor, Thanos killed the Loki he had fought so hard to trust again. Fans still consider it one of the MCU’s most heartbreaking scenes, not just because Loki died, but because Thor lost the version of his brother he had waited years to get back.
The Loki Who Returned Isn’t That Loki
That should’ve been the end of their story—but Marvel had other plans. When the Avengers traveled back in time during Endgame to retrieve the Infinity Stones, something unexpected happened: the 2012 Loki escaped with the Tesseract. That tiny moment created an alternate branch in time, and that branch grew into the storyline of the Loki series on Disney+.
Here’s where things get tricky.
The Loki who stars in the series isn’t the one who bonded with Thor. He’s not the one who stood with him in Ragnarok or made peace before dying in Infinity War. This Loki is the earlier version—still guarded, still resentful, still unsure of who he is.
Wilder still? Thor has no clue this variant exists.
So the Loki currently alive in the MCU is essentially a stranger to Thor. Their emotional journeys no longer align, and their shared history is now fractured across different timelines. It’s confusing. It’s weird. And it sets the stage for an incredibly complicated future.
Stick with me here—because Marvel’s next team-up movie throws all of this into the spotlight.
Doomsday: Marvel’s Most Ambitious Crossover Yet
Marvel’s upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be one of the most significant ensemble events ever attempted by the studio. Nearly 30 heroes will appear. Characters from across different corners of the MCU will collide. And the surprises don’t stop there.
Robert Downey Jr. is returning—but not as Tony Stark. He’s stepping into the role of Doctor Doom, a twist that instantly changed the tone of the entire project. The movie will also feature appearances from the X-Men, marking the first big Avengers-style team-up featuring the Fox X-Men alongside the core MCU ensemble.
But the most exciting confirmation for many fans? Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston are both returning.
Thor and Loki are officially part of Doomsday.
A Reunion Unlike Anything We’ve Seen Before
On paper, reuniting the brothers sounds easy. In reality, it’s going to be anything but. Since this Loki is still emotionally stuck in 2012, none of the growth he experienced in the main timeline applies here. Thor will be seeing a version of his brother who hasn’t changed yet—someone who doesn’t share the memories Thor still holds onto.
Their reunion will almost definitely be messy. Emotional. Maybe even hostile at first. But that’s precisely what makes it so compelling. It gives Marvel a fresh way to rebuild their dynamic from the ground up, and it provides Loki space to rise into a new identity without repeating his old arc beat for beat.
And with Thor continuing his journey after Love and Thunder—and raising Gorr’s daughter, Love—the possibilities for the trio working together in the future open a lot of creative doors.
Could This Lead to Thor 5?
With both actors returning in Doomsday, fans have already begun speculating about a potential fifth Thor film. It isn’t confirmed yet, but the pieces are in place. A Thor grappling with fatherhood. A Loki variant searching for identity. A Multiverse is cracking open. And a relationship that needs rebuilding from the ground up.
It would be fascinating to see Thor attempt to reconnect with a version of his brother who never lived the events that shaped their bond. And it might be even more interesting to watch Loki meet the young girl Thor now protects—the daughter he never expected to raise.
A story about gods, family, identity, and redemption practically writes itself.
What We Know For Sure
Even with all the unknowns, one thing is absolutely certain: Thor and Loki will share the screen again. Disney confirmed that both Hemsworth and Hiddleston are part of Avengers: Doomsday, which guarantees a reunion years in the making.
Whether that reunion becomes the foundation for another Thor film or stands alone as a major storyline in Doomsday, it marks the next phase of their story—one filled with potential, complications, and emotional depth.
A New Era for the Sons of Asgard
Disney’s newest confirmation doesn’t just bring Thor and Loki back—it reshapes the future of two of Marvel’s most beloved characters. With a Loki variant who doesn’t know Thor and a Thor who still mourns the brother he lost, Doomsday sets the stage for a reunion packed with tension, heart, and endless possibility. Fans have been waiting a long time for the brothers to cross paths again, and now that the moment is finally here, the MCU feels alive with anticipation.
Where their story goes next is still a mystery—but one thing is clear: Marvel isn’t done with the gods of Asgard. And their next chapter might be the most fascinating one yet.