Avengers: Doomsday is still months away from hitting theaters, but the God of Thunder is already dropping major hints about a possible family reunion. Chris Hemsworth recently responded to questions about whether fans will finally see Thor and Loki share the screen again, and his answer has the Marvel Cinematic Universe fanbase buzzing with cautious hope.
The actor, speaking with Variety at a red carpet event, was directly asked if the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday will make audiences cry when the two brothers meet again. Hemsworth’s response was brief but loaded with possibility. “I can’t — it’s yes, no, or maybe to that question,” he said with a playful tone that left the door wide open .
While he stopped short of confirming the reunion outright, Hemsworth did not deny it either. That small crack in the armor is enough for fans who have waited years to see Thor and Loki standing side by side once more.
The actor was far more certain when discussing the overall emotional weight of the film. “It’s incredibly emotional. It’s incredibly powerful. It’s going to blow you away, this one. I don’t know how they do it,” Hemsworth told Variety . His comments align with recent statements from directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who have described the film’s narrative complexity as reaching a “new level” for the MCU .
The Long and Complicated History of Thor and Loki
To understand why this potential reunion carries so much weight, it helps to look back at where these characters started. When Tom Hiddleston first appeared as Loki in 2011’s Thor, he was the jealous brother seeking validation. Over the years, their relationship shifted from bitter rivalry to reluctant teamwork and finally to genuine love.
The most painful moment came in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War. In the opening minutes, Thanos killed Loki in front of Thor aboard the Asgardian refugee ship. Thor held his brother’s body, helpless. There was no trick. No illusion. Loki was gone, and he died trying to protect Thor .
That death left Thor broken for years. In Avengers: Endgame, he was a shell of himself, weighed down by guilt and loss. The Thor audiences see in the Avengers: Doomsday teasers appears different. He is focused. Protective. He speaks of his daughter Love and wants to return home to her as “warmth” rather than a warrior .
But the Loki returning in Avengers: Doomsday is not the same brother who died on that ship. He is a Variant—the version who escaped during the time heist in Endgame. This Loki never witnessed Thor’s grief. He never stood beside him against Hela. Their last real interaction in this Loki’s memory is still the battle in New York .
That makes a reunion complicated. These brothers share a history, but not the same one. How do you reconcile with someone who remembers you differently than you remember them? That question alone gives Avengers: Doomsday rich emotional material to explore.
What the Teaser Trailers May Be Hiding
Marvel has already released four teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday. The second teaser focused entirely on Thor. He is shown kneeling in a misty forest, praying to Odin for strength. He asks his father to help him fight one last enemy so he can return home to Love .
But sharp-eyed fans noticed something strange. According to reports from Majestic UCM, the original version of that forest scene may have featured additional characters standing beside Thor. Those characters were reportedly edited out of the public trailer to prevent spoilers .
Loki is one of the names frequently mentioned as a possible hidden figure in that scene. The setting makes sense. A quiet forest conversation fits Loki’s unpredictable and secretive nature far better than a crowded battlefield reunion. If the rumors are accurate, Marvel is carefully controlling how much of this reunion audiences see before December .
Tom Hiddleston Is Officially Confirmed for the Cast
While Hemsworth played coy about the reunion, one thing is certain. Tom Hiddleston is officially listed in the Avengers: Doomsday cast. Marvel confirmed his participation during their five-and-a-half-hour live stream cast reveal in early 2025 .
Hiddleston has also spoken briefly about returning to the role. When asked if Avengers: Doomsday allowed him to explore new sides of Loki, he responded, “Yes. It was very exciting.” He also described the experience of working with such a massive ensemble. “Sometimes there were two units running, simply for economy. There would be a scene being shot on the first unit and another being shot on the second unit. On the studio lot, you would cross paths with people and think, ‘This is a pinch-me moment’” .
His comments confirm he was actively on set filming scenes. Whether those scenes include Thor remains officially unconfirmed, but the pieces are certainly in place.
Thor’s Current Mission: Protecting Love
The teaser trailer gives clear context for Thor’s mindset heading into Avengers: Doomsday. His prayer to Odin reveals a man who is tired of war but willing to fight one final battle. His priority is Love, the daughter of Gorr the God Butcher whom Thor adopted at the end of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Interestingly, India Rose Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth’s real-life daughter, is returning to play Love in Avengers: Doomsday. The actor recently revealed on The View that he had to negotiate with his 13-year-old daughter to get her back on set. She was hesitant about the long filming days and was not initially aware she would receive payment for her role .
Hemsworth joked that she already has “teenage attitude” and has become a “challenging actor.” But her confirmed return means Love will have a meaningful role in the story. Some reports suggest she may even be the one to inform Thor about the threat posed by Doctor Doom, possibly due to her connection to the cosmic entity Eternity .
The Weight of Victor von Doom
The Russos have made it clear that Robert Downey Jr. ’s portrayal of Victor von Doom is not a gimmick. In their recent interview with Empire Magazine, they explained that the character demands a different kind of tone. “Victor von Doom demands a certain tone,” the Russos said. “As much as we run at the fun of what these films can be, we also run at the complexity and the difficulty of what these movies can do at a narrative level. I think we’ve found a new level of that in Doomsday” .
A villain of that magnitude requires heroes who are not just physically strong but emotionally grounded. A Thor who has processed his grief and found peace with his brother would be far more powerful than a Thor still drowning in loss. That is likely why Marvel is bringing Loki back now, not just for fan service, but to complete Thor’s emotional journey.
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Release Date and What Comes Next
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to release in theaters on December 18, 2026 in the United States. The film will also roll out globally during the same week, with major markets including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India receiving the film between December 17 and December 19.
The sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, is set for December 17, 2027 .
With four teasers already released and a cast that spans multiple generations of Marvel heroes, Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be the studio’s most ambitious crossover since Endgame. Whether Thor and Loki actually share a scene together remains officially unconfirmed. But Hemsworth’s carefully worded response, combined with Hiddleston’s confirmed participation and the suspicious editing of the Thor teaser, suggests Marvel is saving something big.
For now, fans are left to rewatch the teasers, freeze-frame the foggy forest shots, and wait for December. If Hemsworth’s promise of an “incredibly emotional” film holds true, tissues may be required.
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