Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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James Gunn's 'Superman' First Reactions Out Online
340 days ago
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James Gunn's 'Superman' First Reactions Out Online

Los Angeles, July 8 - Director James Gunn's Superman movie is officially flying into theatres this upcoming weekend, on July 11, kicking off with a lot of expectations as far as the future of DC films is concerned. It is the first film in the DC Universe (DCU). ## Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Superman had its premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night, and following which, the first reactions to the movie have started hitting online. ## While the critics' reviews of the movie aren't expected until tomorrow, initial social media reactions from press media and influencers appear to be largely positive, calling the film a terrific start for the new DC studios, under James Gunn and producer Peter Safran. ## Find out first reactions for the Superman movie below ## James Gunn’s #Superman is the perfect superhero movie and a terrific start for the new DC Studios. It’s big, bright, exciting, full of hope & it never loses its sense of wonder. Watching it felt like ripping open a comic book & feasting on its wild, chaotic imagination. Loved it!… pic.twitter.com/SfvZOAT1Mg— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman made me so damn happy. The movie is loaded with exhilarating action set pieces and well-placed humor and levity, but the beating heart of the film is Superman’s humanity, and his insistence on doing good and making the world a better place. David Corenswet brings such… pic.twitter.com/cPAcPdxmQl— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman absolutely soars! An awesome achievement & hopeful balm, honoring past iterations (cinema & comics) while cutting its own path. Corenswet has that heroic shimmer. Hoult is delightfully diabolical. Brosnahan brims w/ vim & vigor. Krypto’s adorbs. @Superman @warnerbros pic.twitter.com/8sS3FNFf8i— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) July 8, 2025 ## This is the BEST #Superman movie to date.When James Gunn gets out of the way & lets his work speak for itself, it's incredible. 💙💛❤️It's not perfect, but darn close & made me a believer in Gunn's #DC Review embargo lifts TODAY at 3pm EST& plenty more #DC videos coming! pic.twitter.com/W5UZkAZNgX— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is everything I wanted it to be, & a million things more. It is truly awe-inspiring, both as a DC fan who has longed to see this universe onscreen in such a loving & unique way, & just as a hopeful person. The superhero myth is not the same after this, for the better. pic.twitter.com/7qAJRCbUIw— Jenna Anderson (@heyitsjennalynn) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman was my most anticipated film of the year & I left the theater with a smile on my faceIt's possibly the most comic book-y live action comic book film ever. It fully leans into the wacky sci-fi. It really feels like a comic book or Justice League Unlimited on screen👍 pic.twitter.com/zNyTQmu4Tv— Sean Chandler (@kirkneverdied) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman had the whole theater cheering. Vibrant and action packed. This film is filled with so much hope. The entire cast BROUGHT IT, especially David and Nicholas giving everything I wanted to see with Superman and Lex. pic.twitter.com/5IGjc8ccpH— Michelle (@MichelleNReed) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman Left me with GIANT happy dumb grin! David Corenswet embodies Superman in such a perfect way. This is an actual comic book come to life. James Gunn’s DCU feels extrodanry & makes me excited to see more this world. I have my nitpicks others will too.Overall I’m very happy pic.twitter.com/VUBPNVjRxO— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is a VISUALLY STUNNING SPECTACLE ripped straight out of the comics. James Gunn reclaims the symbol of HOPE with a BOLD, TRIUMPHANT REBIRTH of a timeless hero. Corenswet STANDS TALL as the Man of Tomorrow in a film that wears its heart on its cape and DARES to DREAM BIG. pic.twitter.com/3t84NBXaJB— Anthony Gagliardi (@AJGaliardi) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman perfectly understands what it means to be human. It’s a powerful and promising start to the new DCU.The film moves you by revealing the heart behind the cape. David is phenomenal but a huge highlight is how Nicholas Hoult delivers a phenomenal Lex Luthor — cold,… pic.twitter.com/dRhVLHPTy1— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) July 8, 2025 ## #SUPERMAN is the best the Man of Steel has been all millennium. Gunn's take is a smart study with a compelling immigrant diaspora arc at its core. David Corenswet nails the Clark's truest nature: a midwest dork trapped in a hunk body, instilling hope for all. emphasis on HOPE. pic.twitter.com/MUro9da6g1— Rendy Jones (@rendy_jones) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is an absolute blast from start to finish. James Gunn gives the best direction found in an MCU movie with great action and character beats. The surprise cameo from Green Arrow was a welcome one as the secret Justice Gang member. He stole the show.10/10 pic.twitter.com/97WqdJoViq— Ollie🏹 (@TheQuiver_) July 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'F1 Movie' Nears $300 Million Worldwide; Races Past 50 Crore In India
341 days ago
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Box Office: 'F1 Movie' Nears $300 Million Worldwide; Races Past 50 Crore In India

Los Angeles, July 7 - Brad Pitt's high-octane racing sports drama F1: The Movie is continuing to impress at the global box office, and has proved to be a sleeper hit for Apple Studios. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the movie is nearing the $300 million milestone, marking a major win for original Hollywood content in 2025. ## Domestic, overseas, and worldwide collection ## In 10 days so far, F1 has generated $293.5 million worldwide, including $109.5 million at the domestic (North America) box office and $184 million overseas over 71 markets. The movie was reportedly made on a budget of around $200 million. ## Biggest hit for Apple, and the biggest racing original film ## F1 has become the highest-grossing worldwide grosser for Apple, beating Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" ($221 million worldwide). It is, however, worth noting that Apple's theatrical slate isn't as vast as other studios, as it has only released five so far, also including "Killers of the Flower Moon" ($158 million), "Fly Me to the Moon" ($42 million) and "Argylle" ($96 million). ## F1, meanwhile, has outgrossed the entire worldwide theatrical box office run of Twentieth Century Fox Studios' "Ford v Ferrari" ($225.50 million worldwide) to become the biggest racing original film. "Ford v Ferrari", however, is currently ahead of "F1" in the domestic market after 10 days. ## What is India collection of F1 movie ## In India, where the love for Formula 1 is steadily rising, the film has managed to cross ₹50 crore gross, a remarkable feat for a non-franchise international release. With strong word of mouth and continued interest from metro audiences, F1 put up a solid performance in the second weekend to gross around 18 crores, dropping just 30% from the opening frame. ## The film has not just sustained its momentum but accelerated over the weekdays — a rare occurrence in the current box office landscape. Released on June 28, F1 enjoyed a powerful opening weekend of ₹25.50 crore gross in India, and it has maintained a steady hold across its second week. After 10 days, it has managed to gross around 60.50 crores ($7+ million) in the country, making it a solid success for the involved parties. ## About the movie ## The film stars Brad Pitt as a retired driver making a sensational comeback, and features real F1 circuits, actual race footage, and cameos from top drivers, all of which have thrilled motorsport fans. The combination of Hollywood star power, top-tier direction, and authentic F1 appeal is fueling the movie’s strong theatrical run. ## As it edges closer to the $300M benchmark, F1 is not only a commercial victory but also a potential awards-season contender in the technical categories, especially for sound design, editing, and cinematography, based on the reception from critics. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Hits $318 Million Worldwide Opening Weekend; Good In India
342 days ago
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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Hits $318 Million Worldwide Opening Weekend; Good In India

Los Angeles, July 6 - The Dinos are back roaring at the box office after the latest outing Jurassic World Rebirth climbs further to score a huge opening weekend worldwide, proving the pre-release trade projections wrong by a good margin. ## What was the domestic, overseas and worldwide opening weekend collection? ## The Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali-fronted sci-fi adventure movie scored a mighty $318 million at the global box office during its 5-day opening weekend. This includes $147 million at the domestic (North America) and $171 million overseas from 82 markets. ## The 4th instalment in the Jurassic World franchise scored the biggest worldwide opening weekend of 2025 for a non-Chinese title, and the second biggest after "Ne Zha 2". It is the third biggest opening in the franchise, after "Jurassic World" and "Jurassic World Dominion". ## Biggest international markets and performence in India ## The biggest international market for Rebirth was China, with $41.5 million, followed by the UK with $16.60 million, Mexico with $13.9 million, Germany with $7.5 million, and Korea with $7.4 million. In India, the film did well during its 3-day opening weekend, grossing approximately 47 crores ($5.5 million). ## The latest blockbuster has managed to beat the last film, Jurassic World Dominion's opening weekend collection of 44 crores gross in India, which is a good result. The word of mouth for the movie among the general audience is mixed to positive, which needs to be seen how it affects the collection during the weekdays. ## What were pre-release trade projections for the movie? ## Jurassic World Rebirth was projected to score a big opening, but it was still much lower than what the actuals came. At the North American box office, the film was projected to open in the range of $120 million - $130 million, while overseas start was expected in $130 million - $140 million range, for the worldwide start of $250 million - $270 million. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Scores Good Opening In India; Set To Exceed Weekend Expectations Worldwide
343 days ago
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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Scores Good Opening In India; Set To Exceed Weekend Expectations Worldwide

Mumbai, July 5 - There are very few film franchises which are critic-proof, and Jurassic World is one of them. Despite the mixed reviews, the latest instalment of the franchise Jurassic World Rebirth is set to exceed the industry projection by a good margin at the worldwide box office. ## Directed by Gareth Edwards, the sci-fi adventure movie had a Wednesday release in most of the markets, including the domestic (North America). Through Friday, the film has already grossed $162 million worldwide and is now projected to hit $300+ million 5-day opening weekend. ## Before the release, Universal Pictures and the Hollywood trade agencies were projecting $250 million - $260 million worldwide, which is set to be topped when actuals arrive on Monday. The current trend indicates $140 million - $150 million domestic and $160 million - $170 million overseas, for the worldwide opening weekend in the range of $300 million - $320 million. ## In India, the fourth Jurassic World film had a good opening with around 11 crore gross ($1.30 million) on Friday, and the 3-day opening weekend is looking to be in the range of 40-45 crores gross (~$5 million), which is a good result and one of the biggest opening weekends of the year for a Hollywood title. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1' Scores A Very Good First Week In India
344 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1' Scores A Very Good First Week In India

Mumbai, July 4 - Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt's latest racing sports drama F1 has hit the ground running at the Indian box office, delivering a strong first-week gross collection of over ₹40 crore. The film, directed by Top Gun: Maverick helmer Joseph Kosinski, has become one of the highest first-week performers for an original Hollywood release in India. ## After a solid opening weekend that brought in around ₹25.50 crore gross, F1 maintained its momentum through the weekdays. Remarkably, the film saw minimal to no drops from Monday to Thursday, wrapping up the week with a total gross in the ₹42–43 crore range (₹35–36 crore net) across all languages. ## The IMAX was the clear preferred choice of the Indian audience for the movie, which accounted for approximately 30% of the total collections. The original English version, in particular, drove strong footfalls in premium screens. ## F1 faces a reduction in screen count heading into its second weekend, due to the arrival of big new releases like Jurassic World Rebirth, but it has managed to retain all IMAX screens. That's a big win, especially since the Jurassic World sequel isn't releasing in the IMAX format. ## Backed by strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reception, F1 is expected to hold firm in its second weekend. It is expected to be around ₹60 crore gross (₹50 crore net) by the end of the second weekend, which is an excellent result for a niche, motorsport-centric film in the Indian market. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Projected To Storm $250+ Million Opening Worldwide
345 days ago
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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Projected To Storm $250+ Million Opening Worldwide

Los Angeles, July 3 - The dinosaurs are back, and they're eyeing a big box office debut. Universal Pictures' sci-fi thriller Jurassic World Rebirth is tracking for a $250+ million global opening over the five-day weekend, signalling a strong resurgence for the blockbuster franchise. ## Directed by Gareth Edwards, the fourth instalment in the Jurassic World series launched midweek on Wednesday to capitalise on the extended Fourth of July U.S. holiday window. According to Deadline, the film is forecast to rake in $120–130 million domestically during its first five days. ## While this is a slight dip from the previous entry, 2022's "Jurassic World: Dominion", which opened to $145 million, industry watchers remain optimistic. The original "Jurassic World" (2015) still holds the franchise's domestic opening weekend record at $208.8 million, followed by "Fallen Kingdom" (2018) with $148 million. ## Internationally, Jurassic World Rebirth is expected to generate $130 million across 82 markets, pushing its worldwide debut into the $250+ million range. Though below the heights of 2015's $525.5 million global debut, Rebirth’s forecast positions it as a significant player in this summer’s box office landscape. For context, Dominion opened globally to $390 million. ## The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein. Set five years after the events of Dominion, the plot follows a daring expedition to remote equatorial regions, where scientists seek DNA from colossal prehistoric species in a quest for a revolutionary medical breakthrough. ## With star power, nostalgia, and prehistoric thrills, Jurassic World Rebirth looks ready to stomp its way to a mammoth success. ## Stay tuned...

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James Cameron Hits Out At Christopher Nolan's Oscar-Winning Film 'Oppenheimer'; Here Is Why
348 days ago
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James Cameron Hits Out At Christopher Nolan's Oscar-Winning Film 'Oppenheimer'; Here Is Why

Los Angeles, June 30 - Legendary Hollywood director James Cameron has hit out at acclaimed director Christopher Nolan for his 2023 epic biographical thriller Oppenheimer, which has been hailed as one of the best films of the 21st century. The movie is based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who helped develop the first nuclear weapons during World War II. ## Oppenheimer was declared the best movie at the 96th Academy Awards, in which it won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture. Cameron, however, has criticised Nolan for not depicting the aftermath of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombing, which killed over 250,000 people. While Cameron acknowledged Nolan's filmmaking, he felt disappointed that Oppenheimer didn't depict the aftermath of the atomic bombing. ## During an interview with Deadline, the "Avatar" director said, "Yeah, it's interesting what he stayed away from. Look, I love the filmmaking, but I did feel that it was a bit of a moral cop-out. Because it's not like Oppenheimer didn't know the effects. He's got one brief scene in the film where we see — and I don't like to criticise another filmmaker's film – but there's only one brief moment where he sees some charred bodies in the audience, and then the film goes on to show how it deeply moved him. But I felt that it dodged the subject". ## Meanwhile, James Cameron himself is working on a film based on the Hiroshima bombing titled Ghosts of Hiroshima, which tells the story from those on the business end of the unimaginably destructive blasts that turned Japan into a hell-scape and killed hundreds of people and much more over time as the radiation ravaged the bodies of survivors. ## While Nolan's "Oppenheimer" grossed nearly $1 billion at the global box office, Cameron feels that "Ghosts of Hiroshima" could be his lowest-grossing film because of the subject matter, as he will be showing the aftermath of the atomic bombing. Cameron's film will be based on Charles Pellegrino's book Ghosts of Hiroshima, which comes out August 5 from Blackstone Publishing and The Story Factory. ## Interestingly, "Ghosts of Hiroshima" will be Cameron's first film other than the Avatar movies since "Titanic", which was released more than 2 and a half decades ago in 1997. The filmmaker will be directing this upcoming film between the next Avatar movies. His next release, "Avatar: Fire And Ash" (Avatar 3), will debut on December 19 this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1' Debuts With $144 Million Worldwide; Solid In India
348 days ago
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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1' Debuts With $144 Million Worldwide; Solid In India

Los Angeles, June 30 - Hollywood star Brad Pitt's racing sports drama F1 - The Movie has an excellent opening weekend at the worldwide box office. The movie, directed by "Top Gun: Maverick" director Joseph Kosinski, raced to $144 million global opening weekend. ## Backed by Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, F1 minted a fantastic $55.6 million domestically (North America), which is a much bigger opening than the studio's projection of around $35 million. It is one of the biggest openings of the year for an original title. ## Internationally, the blockbuster grossed a huge $88.4 million across 78 markets in the opening weekend, for a worldwide total of $144 million. This is the biggest theatrical debut for Apple Studios. The movie claimed the No. 1 position among U.S. films in 74 out of 78 international territories. ## Among the overseas markets, the United Kingdom was the biggest contributor with $9.2 million opening weekend, followed by China ($9 million) and Mexico ($6.7 million). F1 also exceeded expectations in India, grossing a solid around $3 million (25.50 crores gross) over a 3-day opening weekend. ## The audience reception for F1 is excellent, with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the critics' score is 84%. The film was reportedly made on a budget of around $200 million, and with kind of reception it has got, the movie is likely to have strong legs at the box office going ahead. ## Stay tuned...

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James Gunn's 'Superman' Projected To Score Record $125+ Million Domestic Opening
358 days ago
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James Gunn's 'Superman' Projected To Score Record $125+ Million Domestic Opening

Los Angeles, June 20 - Director James Gunn's Superman is possibly looking to score the biggest opening for a solo Superman movie at the domestic box office after the superhero movie arrived on tracking three weeks before the release. ## Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Superman is the first movie under the new DC Studios, headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Directed by Gunn, the movie is hot in the trade with a record opening in sight. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is tracking to open in the $135 million range at the domestic (North America) box office. The projected figures are from the leading tracking service, the National Research Group, as per THR. ## NRG always provides a range in addition to a solo number; in this case, the range for Superman's domestic opening is $125 million to $145 million. Meanwhile, the insiders at DC Studios and Warner Bros. are not looking too far and are being more conservative in suggesting a $90 million to $125 million opening. ## The projection suggests Superman could emerge as one of the biggest DC openers of all time. It is still behind the $166 million domestic debut of 2016's "Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice", but is ahead of or in the range of Zack Snyder's 2013 film "Man of Steel" ($116 million). ## Scheduled to release on July 11, the film explores Superman's journey to reconcile his alien heritage with his adoptive human family. It also stars Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'How To Train Your Dragon', 'Ballerina' And 'Materialists' Opening Weekend Collection
362 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'How To Train Your Dragon', 'Ballerina' And 'Materialists' Opening Weekend Collection

Mumbai, June 16 - There were three new Hollywood releases this past weekend at the Indian box office. Despite the competition with Indian titles, all three films, which include "How To Train Your Dragon", "Ballerina", and "Materialists", did decent business in the opening weekend. ## How To Train Your Dragon, which is the live-action remake of the 2010 animated film, was the top Hollywood grosser among all the films. It took a decent opening of an estimated 2.60 crores gross before jumping over the weekend to collect an estimated 12.75 crores gross in 3 days in India in all versions. ## The word of mouth for HTTYD is positive, which should help the movie to continue doing steady business, though the competition will intensify once Aamir Khan's "Sitaare Zameen Par" arrives on June 20. The film will be looking to finish with 30+ crores gross, which is a good result. ## And de Armes' action thriller Ballerina, the spin-off of the John Wick franchise, grossed approximately 8.25 crores in the opening weekend. It is a decent result for the film, given its A-rated content and strong competition. It needs to be seen how the film performs in the coming days, as word of mouth is mixed. ## There is this romantic comedy Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, which was the biggest gainer in terms of showing growth. After opening to around 70 lakh gross collection on the first day, the movie scored 100% growth on Saturday, followed by a solid hold on Sunday with collection the same as the previous day, grossing approximately 3.60 crores in three days in India. ## Stay tuned...

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A New 'Wonder Woman' Movie Officially In Development
367 days ago
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A New 'Wonder Woman' Movie Officially In Development

Los Angeles, June 11 - A new feature film about the DC superhero Wonder Woman is officially in development, according to the CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn. The movie would be in addition to an HBO series about Wonder Woman's home of Themyscira. ## During an interview with Entertainment Weekly (EW), James Gunn said that they are working on Wonder Woman, which is currently being written. According to Variety, the new film would be a fresh start for the superhero character, and it is unlikely to bring Gal Gadot, who has played Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. ## Gadot has played this iconic character in 2017's "Wonder Woman" and "Justice League," 2020's "Wonder Woman 1984," 2021's "Zack Snyder's Justice League," and in a cameo in 2023's "The Flash." ## There are several DC Films that are said to be in development at the studio, and a few of them have already been greenlit. The first, "Superman," opens in July this year, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. The second, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," starring Milly Alcock, opens in June 2026. The third, "Clayface" — a horror film about the titular Batman villain — is set to debut in September 2026. ## James Gunn also revealed that he's planning another movie about Superman, which may or may not be the sequel to the upcoming movie. ## Stay tuned...

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Chris Hemsworth's 'Thor 5' Is Reportedly In Development
370 days ago
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Chris Hemsworth's 'Thor 5' Is Reportedly In Development

Los Angeles, June 8 - Marvel Studios' Thor is one of the most loved comic book characters among fans worldwide. Chris Hemsworth, who has been playing this character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011, has made this one of the MCU's most popular superheroes. ## Thor has been a part of the MCU since its early days, alongside Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow, among others. While many characters from the original Avengers have moved on in one way or another, Thor is still there, and it seems he is gearing up for more fun in the future MCU timelines. ## There have been four solo Thor movies, the highest among the other MCU characters. There have been a lot of rumours lately about the future of Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and those rumours got a boost after the actor recently shared a message, thanking fans for supporting Thor over the years. ## The post from Hesmworth might have made MCU fans nervous, but the latest rumours have strongly suggested that Marvel Studios is moving ahead with Thor 5. According to Scooper Daniel RPK, the 5th instalment of Thor is indeed officially in development and it will be part of the next MCU Saga, post-Avengers: Secret Wars. ## Director Taika Waititi will reportedly not be returning to direct the next Thor movie, instead, the Odinson will be getting another fresh start. This is an exciting development for fans who want to see more of Thor in the MCU. ## Meanwhile, Hemsworth will return as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday, which is currently in production for a December 18, 2026, release. ## Stay tuned...

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