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5 hours ago
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If Thor is going to be Avengers: Doomsday's second lead, I know exactly how Chris Hemsworth trained for Marvel's biggest moment of the decade
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We know all too well that Avengers: Doomsday will put Robery Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom front and center, but if rumors are to be believed (first discussed by entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni on The Town podcast), Chris Hemsworth's Thor will be the new Marvel movie's secondary lead character. Chris Hemsworth's potential casting update in Avengers: Doomsday makes sense, given that he's the most prominent Avenger of the bunch out of the movie's confirmed cast, meaning it's only natural he'll step up to lead our heroes as the newbies find their feet and the X-Men make their full transition into their new cinematic universe. I should stress 'confirmed' here. After the studio's five-hour Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement that convinced millions of people to watch a bunch of empty chairs, it's still suspected that a hefty percentage of actors involved in the movie have been kept under wraps. If any of the original Avengers who survived the post-Thanos chaos happen to pop up, it could be endgame (pun intended) for Thor's leading man reputation. Even so, how much attention anyone can successfully draw away from Doom himself remains to be seen. Regardless, I've been keeping an eye on Hemsworth's moves in the build-up to Doomsday filming (in a non-stalkery, appreciative way), and one of his biggest new projects likely explains how he's prepared for Marvel's most momentous moment of the decade. And if I'm right, everyone else he's squaring up to better be wary. Chris Hemsworth's new series Limitless was ideal training for Thor's return in Avengers: Doomsday I'm talking about the second season of Limitless: Live Better Now, Hemsworth's documentary series made in conjunction with Darren Aronofsky, Disney+ and National Geographic. We're veering off course from how he was pushed to his limits the first time around, instead exploring how to live a better life through three high-stakes challenges focused on pain, fear, and cognitive decline. Translated, that means scaling the highest man-made rock climbing wall in Switzerland, being put through South Korea's rigorous SAS training program and learning the drums to play with Ed Sheeran on his most recent sold-out stadium tour. Not only does this mean Thor can now serenade Doctor Doom with 'Thinking Out Loud' if it all goes belly up, but the physical and mental demands of Hemsworth's tasks should mean he's in the best shape possible to give the action-packed performance of his life. From the trailer alone, we see him push through feats that even his stunt double hasn't had to endure, going far beyond the typical fitness regimes we know the actor has always kept up with. He's not so successful when he's hooked up to a cramp simulator while trying to play Jenga with his mates, but hey, even the best of us are wiped out by a bad tummyache. Taking on two huge physical feats within the last year likely means Hemsworth's resilience is built up to brand-new levels, with the Swiss climbing wall and South Korean training regime being among the hardest in the world to get through. It's also likely he's built up a new kind of tolerance for managing pain (episode 3 will look at this more directly), meaning he can push himself ever further on Marvel's set. Does this mean Doctor Doom can do less fictional damage on our alleged lead Avenger? I'd like to think so. Thankfully, we're going to get Limitless episodes a lot sooner than we have to wait to find out if Thor is indeed our second lead in Doomsday. Limitless arrives on Disney+ (internationally) and Hulu (US) on August 15, 2025, with all three episodes released in one go. Doomsday arrives in cinemas on December 18, 2026, delayed from its original release date of May 1, 2026. You might also like 'We hardly crossed paths': The actors behind The Fantastic Four: First Steps' villains never filmed a scene together – and only met once on the Marvel movie's set The Fantastic Four: First Steps director has a blunt message for fans who criticised the Marvel movie's visual effects: 'I think they're beautiful' Marvel director Matt Shakman explains why The Fantastic Four: First Steps doesn't require any MCU homework: 'There are no Easter eggs or other heroes'
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fantastic Four Theory Reveals How They Travel From Earth-828 To 616 Universe
A new Avengers: Doomsday theory explores how the Fantastic Four might travel to Earth-616. It suggests Reed Richards uses Galactus' ancient ship tech, combined with his own inventions, to build multiversal transport and rescue Franklin Richards from Doctor Doom's grasp. How Reed Richards cracks multiverse travel in Avengers: Doomsday and why Reed Richards designs an inter-universe transportation during the course of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. That's what he uses to transport Galactus to a different corner of the universe. But after that, Galactus' ship Taa II was lying dormant in Earth's orbit. So, it'd be safe to assume that Reed would gain access to it to explore ancient technology that could be billions of years old. In the movie, Reed says he needs 10 years to study its systems. But the post-credits scene takes place four years later, which could suggest that Reed may have spent that time analyzing Galactus' technology. According to a theory by New Rockstars, Reed likely combines his own transportation and faster-than-light travel technology with the ancient systems aboard Galactus' ship to enable multiversal travel. The film confirms that Reed had previously built a teleportation bridge capable of moving objects across vast interstellar distances. His chalkboard also includes speculation about the bridge opening portals to other dimensions. New Rockstars notes that Reed had already mastered wormhole travel via the Excelsior ship's FTL engine and routinely tracks cosmic signals. He also possesses a comprehensive star map and cosmic observation tools. These details support the idea that he could integrate cosmic-level technology from Galactus' ship to expand his reach beyond Universe-828. The theory further suggests Reed's motivation to enter Earth-616, which may stem from Doctor Doom's possible kidnapping of Franklin Richards. That's how and why we see the Fantastic Four's ship in Thunderbolts*' post-credits scene. Avengers: Doomsday features Universe-828 and includes scenes set in the Baxter Building. So, according to New Rockstars' theory, this setup allows the Fantastic Four to travel to Earth-616 using enhanced multiversal tech built from Reed's inventions and Galactus' ship. Alternatively, the Avengers could also use America Chavez for the same. But we'll find out more when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, 2026. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post Fantastic Four Theory Reveals How They Travel From Earth-828 To 616 Universe appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
Gizmodo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Kevin Feige Teases a Major ‘Avengers: Doomsday' Location
'The fun of an Avengers movie is introducing people to each other and seeing how very different personalities get along,' says Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios. 'In the case of a movie that involves the threat of worlds literally colliding, it's fun to see them visit each other's homes.' Feige was speaking to the official Marvel website about The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is now in theaters. It's the final piece of the puzzle before Avengers: Doomsday comes out in December 2026, and Feige confirmed that the home of the Fantastic Four won't just play a role; it'll be a central meeting spot for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. 'With the Baxter Building set, let's say it had four or five people in it at most in the Fantastic Four movie. And it's got a heck of a lot more people in it [in Doomsday],' Feige said. 'It's a thrill to see that interaction. And it's surreal for me, who's been around for 25 years.' So now we know that several Avengers, or potentially their nemeses, are going to be all together in the Baxter Building. But this raises some questions, does it not? The Baxter Building as seen in Fantastic Four exists on Earth 828, the home of the Fantastic Four. In that multiverse/timeline/dimension, the Fantastic Four are the only superheroes. So, presuming Reed Richards doesn't build a second Baxter Building, it seems that other heroes from Marvel will travel to that timeline. How does that happen? Who is able to do that? Why do they do that? Is all the action in the film on Earth 828 but not Earth 616, the home of the traditional MCU, which includes Captain America, the Thunderbolts, Thor, and more? That might make sense, as we presume 828 is where Doctor Doom is from, as seen in the end credits of Fantastic Four. But surely he has more on his mind than just this one universe. Adding to the mystery is the other piece of the Doomsday puzzle we have. That the Thunderbolts saw a ship with a giant '4' on it enter space around Earth 616. So, is that before all this? After? We don't know. What we do know, for a fact now, is that multiple characters in Avengers: Doomsday will convene in the Baxter Building of the Fantastic Four. Let the speculation begin. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now in theaters. Avengers: Doomsday is now filming and will be released December 18, 2026. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Forbes
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kevin Feige Says ‘Captain America: Brave New World' Suffered From No Chris Evans
Captain America: Brave New World A new quote from Marvel head Kevin Feige on the fate of one of the only not-great superhero movies of the year, Captain America: Brave New World, has sparked a whole lot of debate over the course of the past day. Feige, at a recent roundtable event, discussed the issues with Brave New World and said 'It was the first without Chris Evans' as a reason it struggled. Perhaps not the only reason, but the rationale is being described as 'blunt,' to day the least. He's not wrong. This is not to say that new star and new Captain America Anthony Mackie did anything wrong, but he had not been set-up to succeed in any capacity. First, he had his entire 'becoming Cap' journey shuffled into a Disney Plus series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, that far fewer people would watch compared to a film. And as it turned out, it was actually better than his actual debut film. Second, mantle passing is just…incredibly difficult, especially in this case. Yes, this is something that happens in the comics eventually, but in the context of the MCU it's important to consider that Chris Evans' Steve Rogers was Cap 11 times over nine years. Sam only appeared as supporting character Falcon during that time, and only managed two appearances as the new Cap across five years (certainly Marvel's fault there). Captain America This would have happened with any role. If Jane Foster stuck around to become the new Thor in her own film, that would have underperformed past Thor movies. If She-Hulk (as a Hulk replacement) was a film, that would not have done well. If Ironheart (as an Iron Man replacement) was a film, that would not have done well. We just saw Yelena more or less sub in as the new Black Widow leading the Thunderbolts and that…did not do well, and that time the movie was even good. And if they actually made John Walker the real Captain America leading a whole film, I doubt it would have done any better than Brave New World. Feige is right. The movie suffered from not having Chris Evans, though that should not be taken as a knock against Mackie's performance. There were also plenty of other, very clear reasons the movie was bad as mainly, after awful editing and big reworks, it ended up being a baffling sequel to The Incredible Hulk, complete with the 'surprise climax' of President Ross turning into Red Hulk being the full-on marketing campaign, giving the film literally no dramatic tension. As it stands, it seems that Mackie's Sam Wilson is poised to be the new leader of the not-yet-really-reassembled Avengers, but once we get past Doomsday and Secret Wars, which will be a massive ensemble featuring Thor, Thunderbolts, the Fantastic Four and a bunch of X-Men, I do wonder what his actual future holds. We may not see him much after this, just like we haven't the last five years. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Forbes
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
After ‘Suicide Squad,' WB Is Making Another Live-Service DC Game
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League WB may be producing some solid movies and TV shows as of late, despite all its corporate and branding drama, but video games? It's in a weird place. After the huge success of the single-player Hogwarts Legacy and the utter disaster that was the live-service Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the demand from David Zaslav at the top was…more live-service games. And here we are, with WB gearing up for another DC one, it seems. This news comes from a job listing (via Tech4Gamers) that lists a new executive producer job at WB Montreal hiring for an unannounced game. They are to 'lead the development of a high-quality AAA game based on one of the iconic IPs from the vast Warner Bros. and DC Comics catalog.' Okay, that's good! But they also have to 'oversee post-launch content and live service strategy, ensuring ongoing player engagement.' Oh no. It is not easy to forget what a disaster Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was, which debuted with poor scores, poor sales and poor retention for its live-service aspects. After Marvel's Avengers had tried and failed to make a live-service superhero game, Suicide Squad was an even worse attempt and reportedly lost WB $200 million. Suicide Squad There is supposed to be a more traditional Arkham game in the works from Rocksteady now, according to past reports, but WB does not seem like it's going to be able to give up the chase to try and jam DC superheroes into a live game. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder In 2025, it is hard enough to sustain a live-service game, especially one based on producing significant, ongoing PvE content. But it's even harder with a superhero concept, as evidenced by these failures. Marvel's Avengers had to awkwardly insert bizarre loot like finding drops of Black Widow belts or Hulk rib cages. They also quickly realized that the pace of delivering new heroes and content was wildly harder than they thought, and they fell behind without ever catching up. To its credit, Suicide Squad did produce its year of content in a timely manner before throwing in the towel but it…wasn't good. A similar problem existed with loot, as the game attempted to make all its characters use guns including ones where it made no sense like Captain Boomerang and King Shark. It also had a story everyone hated based around the uncomfortable concept of killing off the Justice League (though in the follow-up content no one played, it was revealed those were actually all clones, and the real JLA survived. Except uh, Wonder Woman. RIP). There are no indications about what kind of game this would be. James Gunn has previously said he wants the DCU to have attached video games, which seemed incredibly ambitious given development timelines. It's not impossible this could be the plan, however, as WB desperately wants to get the DCU off the ground, and a good live-service game could bolster that. Making a good live-service superhero game, however, is going to be next to impossible, a lesson WB very much should have learned. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
