Summary

Thor 5 is rumored to be in development at Marvel Studios, which would make it Chris Hemsworth’s fifth solo superhero film, breaking a 36-year-old record. Despite not all of Hemsworth’s previous solo projects being positively received, he has been confirmed to return to the MCU in Thor: Love and Thunder. If Thor 5 becomes a reality, Hemsworth will surpass Christopher Reeve’s record and become the actor with the most solo superhero films, solidifying his position as one of the most consistent superhero actors in history.

Recent rumors suggest Thor 5 is in development at Marvel Studios, which would mark Chris Hemsworth’s fifth solo superhero film, breaking a 36-year-old record. Chris Hemsworth debuted as Thor in 2011, and quickly became a pivotal character in the MCU. Since 2011, Hemsworth has led four solo superhero projects: 2011’s Thor, 2013’s Thor: The Dark World, 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, and 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder. This already makes him the actor with the most solo stories in the MCU, but he may be about to break an even older superhero film record.

Not all of Chris Hemsworth’s solo projects in the MCU have been positively received, but the Australian actor was confirmed to be returning to the MCU at the end of Thor: Love and Thunder. While he could make appearances in Phase 6’s Avengers crossover films, recent speculation suggests that Marvel Studios’ Thor 5 is in development. If these rumors turn out to be true, Chris Hemsworth is set to break a superhero film record that hasn’t been touched in 36 years.

Related: 10 Ways The MCU Has Already Set Up The Perfect Thor 5 Story

Chris Hemsworth Will Break Christopher Reeve’s Superman Record With Thor 5

If Marvel Studios does put Thor 5 into development, with Chris Hemsworth still leading the charge as the God of Thunder, Hemsworth will become the actor with the most solo superhero films under his belt. This would be a massive achievement for the actor, whose initial portrayal of Thor put him on the map. Currently, the record of most solo superhero films is held by Christopher Reeve, who appeared as Clark Kent, a.k.a. Superman, in four solo projects including 1978’s Superman, 1980’s Superman II, 1983’s Superman III, and 1987’s Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. If Hemsworth stars in Thor 5, this 36-year-old record will be well-and-truly broken.

Related: 10 Ways Thor 5 Can Fix Love & Thunder’s Biggest Mistakes

What Other Actors Have Led The Most Solo Superhero Movies

Even though both Christopher Reeve and Chris Hemsworth have currently starred in four solo superhero films, and Hemsworth may soon break the record, several other actors have starred in multiple solo superhero projects over the years. Most of these actors have led three superhero projects, meaning Chris Hemsworth is already one of the most consistent and regular superhero actors in history. Even so, the potential Thor 5 in the MCU could see Chris Hemsworth achieve even greater heights.

Christian Bale

3 Movies

Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

Wesley Snipes

3 Movies

Blade (1998), Blade II (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004)

Tobey Maguire

3 Movies

Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Robert Downey, Jr.

3 Movies

Iron Man (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Hugh Jackman

3 Movies

X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Logan (2017), upcoming Deadpool 3 (2024)

Chris Evans

3 Movies

Fantastic Four (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Captain Marvel (2019), Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Paul Rudd

3 Movies

Ant-Man (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

Tom Holland

3 Movies

Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Ryan Reynolds

3 Movies

Blade: Trinity (2004), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Green Lantern (2011), Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), upcoming Deadpool 3 (2024)

Tom Hardy

2 Movies

The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), upcoming Venom 3 (2024)

Key Release Dates

The Marvels

Deadpool 3

Captain America: Brave New World

Marvel’s Thunderbolts

Blade (2025)

Marvel’s Fantastic Four

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

Avengers: Secret Wars

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