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After the critical reception of the Taika Waititi-directed MCU endeavor,Thor: Love and Thunder, recent reports allude to him not returning for the next installment ofThor. When it comes to the Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman-led film, many were wary of how the portrayal of the God of Thunder was tackled. Some felt that it was an inconsistent attempt with Waititi’s comedic narrative increasingly growing repetitive. While many had lauded 2017’sThor:Ragnarokfor some of the similar elements, the second time around the audience was not too pleased.
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According to the report by GFR, Taika Waititi, who already seems to have a lot going on for him, will not return for the nextThormovie. The reason has mostly to do with the split audience reception, leaning mostly towards scrutinizing criticism.Thor: Love and Thunderreceived a critic rating of 65% on Rotten Tomatoes which thoroughly resonates with the viewpoint of most who consumed the film. Hence, it comes off as no surprise to see Waititi step down as the director ofThor 5.
Why Taika Waititi Will Not Return To Direct Thor 5?
WhenTaika Waititigraced the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with his directorial attempt throughRagnarok, many showed extensive and overwhelming support. Some believed that the New Zealand filmmaker brought a unique, comedic, and sci-fi flair to the franchise, and transformed characters like Thor and Hulk. Impressed by the critical success and favorable reception of the third installment, people had high expectations fromLove and Thunder.
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However, as it appears, the Internet was completely torn after the 2022 film’s release. While some expressed their appreciation, owing to how Waititi’s stylistic approach is naturally favored by few, others were majorly upset. With people slamming the film for poor, low-quality CGI, tremendous reliance on punchlines and comedy, straying away from a serious tonality, and lack of screen time for Christian Bale’s Gorr andNatalie Portman‘s Jane Foster, the movie felt like a lackluster endeavor, at best.
According to GFR, theJojo Rabbitdirector feels as though he wouldn’t be able to please the audience by using his comedic trickery forThor 5. Such a statement is understandable; audiences do grow increasingly tired of the same, over-done concepts.Thor: Love and Thunderis no such exception.
Besides, theOur Flag Means Deathactor has a lot of ongoing projects to dedicate himself to. If Taika Waititi is indeed stepping down from the nextThorfilm, it makes sense for him to take a break and focus instead on what he does best.
Fans’ Reaction To the News
When the news broke of Taika Waititi reportedly not returning as the director for the next installment, most fans were beyond ecstatic. Taking to Twitter, many expressed how big of a win this is for the franchise. On the other hand, some appeared rather clueless; having actively enjoyed the premise ofLove and Thunder.Mostly though, the fans of MCU are happy to bid goodbye to the director, who apparently,“turned Thor and Hulk into a joke.”
Following is what some of the fans had to say:
https://twitter.com/Borrson_Odin/status/1564680817535746055?t=9PivtAfRsqOv3X7xbSJOPg&s=19
I like Taika Waititi’s take on Thor, but I also do really value seeing the same IP through a different lens, as long as that lens is distinctive. If he wants to move on, that’s ok
— MH (@DapperSteve)August 11, 2025
So the man that turned Thor and Hulk into a joke, it’s not coming back.https://t.co/YHzG1Hhh99pic.twitter.com/wbHuc18U4s
— King Omega (@DoctorOmega09)July 16, 2025
https://twitter.com/_RegularJoe/status/1564700537471115264?t=J7yDpFeLW8eS39ZGyR4W7Q&s=19
There’s gonna be a 5th Thor movie?https://t.co/mRtMnIsaAspic.twitter.com/Ls7Nb1sLX9
— Diego Rivera (@Diego_Reviews)July 27, 2025
While fans are yet to receive an official confirmation on whether or not the report represents the absolute truth, the mere thought of Taika Waititi’s absence from the nextThorfilm has many overjoyed. Some believe that other directors should be given the chance to portray the Asgardian God through their intrinsic lens and unique perspectives. As for now, what the future brings is not known.
Thor: Love and Thunderwill be making its scheduled arrival on Disney+ on September 8th.
Source:GFR
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Debdipta Bhattacharya
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Debdipta Bhattacharya is a content writer at FandomWire, where she has written more than 500 articles on various topics of interest. She possesses a sincere passion for popular culture, anime, film production, and the evolving world of YouTube and streaming culture which has allowed her to be a devoted and well-informed writer. Debdipta holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. She has honed her skills and expertise in content writing with over two years of experience and strives to learn and grow daily.
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