Trending Now - Kenneth Branagh Expresses Desire to Direct Another Thor Movie

WHO:

Variety - Kenneth Branagh, director of the 2011 film "Thor"

Deadline - Kenneth Branagh, Oscar winner

WHAT:

Variety - Branagh expressed a desire to return to direct another "Thor" film, stating, “Part of me would love to finish my relationship with that character.”

Deadline - Branagh mentioned he would love to create a darker sequel that would take the character “into a glorious twilight.”

WHY:

Variety - Branagh has always wanted to do more with the character of Thor and has a couple of ideas for a sequel.

Deadline - Branagh's motivation includes the desire to finish his relationship with the character.

HOW:

Variety - Branagh discussed his interest in returning to the superhero genre during an interview with Business Insider.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 01:27 UTC)

Kenneth Branagh, the Oscar-winning director known for the 2011 film "Thor," has expressed a strong desire to return to the franchise, saying, “Part of me would love to finish my relationship with that character.” He envisions creating a darker sequel that would take Thor “into a glorious twilight,” and has a couple of ideas in mind for the project. Branagh shared his thoughts on returning to the superhero genre during a recent interview with Business Insider.