In the midst of fresh speculation surrounding Avengers: Doomsday, two pivotal characters who departed in Thor 4 have once again captured the spotlight. A tantalizing rumor from scooper MyTimeToShineHello has ignited discussions about the upcoming Marvel film potentially reviving familiar faces through an unexpected narrative twist.
The scooper's post, shared on February 26, 2026, on X, hints at a possible return for certain characters. It reads, "In Avengers Doomsday, the army Thor receives from Odin comes to him from Valhalla, so get ready to see old characters back." This intriguing claim suggests that figures connected to Valhalla could make a comeback.
Backing up this earlier claim, the scooper adds, "In Avengers Doomsday, Thor prays to Odin for help, and Odin answers by sending him an army!" This tantalizing revelation further fuels speculation about the return of deceased characters.
The Valhalla reference points to Marvel's potential to bring back characters previously depicted as deceased in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Earlier films showed Jane Foster entering Valhalla and directly associated Heimdall with it, positioning both as potential returnees. Volstagg, Fandral, and Hogun also died on screen, and Marvel could include them if the storyline directly involves Valhalla.
Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor, has confirmed his continued involvement beyond Doomsday. Speaking on the SmartLess podcast, Hemsworth expressed his excitement and confirmed that he has plans to return "a couple of times" after the film. He added, "And whatever we do next - we've got some ideas to do something pretty unique again and hopefully be [different]."
Hemsworth also reflected on past tonal shifts in the Thor films, stating, "You do need to be careful." Discussing Thor: Love and Thunder, he said, "It was kind of like a Monty Python sketch, and we took the piss probably a little too much, and then there was some backlash."
Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is set to be released on December 18, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027. The anticipation for these films is high as fans eagerly await the return of some beloved characters and the thrilling narrative twists that lie ahead.
