In light of Chris Hemsworth’s current health issues and hiatus from acting, fans on the r/MarvelStudios subreddit have engaged in a serious discussion about the future of his character, Thor, in the franchise. Considering the precedent set by Captain America and Iron Man, who were written out or retired from the series, fans speculate that Thor may undergo a similar fate in the upcoming Marvel films.

During the filming of the Disney+ series Limitless, the Thor actor was confronted with a harsh reality. It was during this time that he discovered he carries a genetic risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. After dedicating himself tirelessly to his career for over a decade, Hemsworth thus made a decision to pause and prioritize spending as much time as possible with his three kids.
Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Love and Thunder

What Is the Future of Thor, Can He Avoid Inevitable Death?

Will Chris Hemsworth‘s God of Thunder face a similar fate as his comrades, Iron Man and Captain America? Concerns have arisen in the subreddit r/MarvelStudios, where fans recently voiced their anxieties in a thread discussion about the potential future of this Avenger. Given the actor’s expressed interest in taking an acting hiatus due to health concerns, fans cannot help but worry about the future of their beloved Thor.

While some fans contemplated the death of the character, many also explored the possibility of the character taking a more permanent yet less central role in the plotline. They desperately tried to find a way to keep him incorporated in the multiversal mix. As one user said,
“I think with Chris Hemsworth medical retirement I guess. I don’t currently see him coming back anytime soon for Thor so I see him kind being written off in another adventure until he hopefully feels more comfortable acting again. Same as Jeremy Renner.”
Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok
While another fan proposed a rather outrageous idea, that received some very sharp reactions. As they wrote,

“I mean Thor being an alien we could just go with recasting him without completely being awkward. Hemsworth has started to look a bit older now, then how he looked in 2010. Let’s say after the next Avengers movies the next time they want to use Thor for either his own movie or as a recurring character for something have him do a Doctor Who style regeneration to someone younger–In goes Hemsworth after he did a last hurrah and defeated something, outcomes a younger actor.”
Although this discussion is never-ending, as speculation and theories abound, fans are eagerly trying to explore different possibilities for the God of Thunder’s fate in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Only time will tell what Thor’s future really holds.

Chris Hemsworth’s Current Health Condition

Although he is absolutely not ready to retire, the actor certainly believes he has surely earned a well-deserved break after working hard for the past ten years. But either way, his fan base is still shaken to its core. While filming Limitless, the actor accidentally stumbled upon that he is at much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s than the rest of the world as inherited a certain type of APOE4 gene from his parents. In a chat with Vanity Fair, he revealed,
“They took all my bloodwork and did a bunch of tests and the plan was to on-camera tell me all the results and then talk about how you can improve this and that.–It was pretty shocking because he called me up and he told me,”
Chris Hemsworth
Following that, Hemsworth came to realize that implementing certain lifestyle changes could have a positive impact on his condition. During the interview, the actor stressed the importance of keeping a close watch on sleep patterns, effectively managing stress, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet, staying active, and prioritizing overall fitness. These factors were highlighted as essential in preventing the disease from progressing further. Thus, the actor is now fully focusing on his health for the time being.

Source: Reddit