Although Chris Hemsworth technically reprised the position of MCU god Thor for the anthology sequence What If…?, we haven’t seen him wielding Mjolnir in live-action since 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder, and for some time, it wasn’t clear when he’d be again within the proverbial saddle. That clearly modified when a bulk of the forged was confirmed by way of chairs for the upcoming mega-sequel Avengers: Doomsday, with Hemsworth’s title because the very first reveal. Which suggests extra Thor-like coaching for the actor, and his followers are right here for it.
With the Russo brothers confirming The Extraction franchise star’s title as the primary of Doomsday’s returning MCU actors, followers had been undoubtedly hyped about seeing Hemsworth again on the massive display screen, however probably with new display screen companions corresponding to Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards or Channing Tatum’s Gambit. However earlier than that film shakes up the 2026 film schedule, followers get to observe the Australian behemoth getting bodily, and in ways in which communicate extra to MMA athletes than Gods of Thunder.
Take a look at Chris Hemsworth’s Instagram video under, wherein he could be seen utterly throwing punches, knees and elbows. (However not hammer punches, as relevant as that may be.)
Now, I’m going to imagine that the actor is as a lot in promotional mode as he’s in body-shaping mode, provided that he tags CntrFit within the put up. (He based the corporate pre-quarantine earlier than promoting it off in 2022 for a cool $200 million, however stays a serious shareholder.) And I’ll additionally assume that he’s utilizing a heavy bag like that as a normal, all-encompassing exercise, and never a touch that Thor shall be all about fisticuffs within the MCU’s future.
However after studying via among the feedback shared on the put up, I’ll admit it’s barely extra enjoyable to consider Thor going into the brand new Avengers film as a UFC fighter versus a superpowered god. Take a look at among the amusing MMA-related feedback his followers made in between all the hearth emojis and Thor GIFs.
Who is aware of? Possibly Robert Downey Jr.’s Victor Von Doom shall be in league with Dana White, and can try and destroy Thor by way of UFC pay-per-view occasion. Let’s not overlook that the MCU’s founding director Jon Favreau portrayed an MCU fighter throughout his restricted arc on Associates whereas relationship Monica. Wait, perhaps that’s utterly ineffective data right here, my unhealthy.
Followers weren’t wholly beholden to Thor’s MMA potential, and a few had been simply pumped to see the actor in assault mode.
- Would not wish to be that bag proper now… 👊💪 – @centrfit
- @chrishemsworth Sustain the superb exercise. Boxing is certainly one of my favourite exercises. I agree with @centrfit I would not wish to be that bag proper now both. It is taking a beating for certain 🥊🥊 – @jennifer_l_kirr
- Your spouse is essentially the most safe lady on this planet and I like the shit out of her – @brealross
- All I noticed was heaps of kicking!!! As a result of these aren’t fxcken arms, them mfkas are complete legs!!! 😳🔥 BIG MFKA GANG!!! – @cj.bloomfield
- That bag shouldn’t be worthy! – @mon_tical
- We additionally tenderise our bag of hen this fashion. – @its_hip_to_be_wren
I will strive exhausting not to consider Hemsworth’s bag being a piñata stuffed filled with uncooked hen for tenderizing. More durable to do after stringing these phrases collectively.
After all, Chris Hemsworth’s Avengers: Doomsday prep put up would not really feel actual with out not less than SOMEONE asking concerning the character’s viral Deadpool and Wolverine scene:
Why was thor crying?
@krizh.nna
What is going to Chris Hemsworth punch subsequent? If his new film and its punny title point out something, he’ll possible be punching submarine crew members, however whether or not or not that occurs earlier than Thor’s return is anybody’s guess.
Avengers: Doomsday is about to hit theaters on Might 1, 2026.