Director Taika Waititi, known for his Thor contributions, hints at Chris Hemsworth's return in Thor 5, which he's set to direct. The Thor franchise's box office triumph, totaling $2.7 billion globally across four films, underscores its impact.

Chris Hemsworth is poised to reprise his role as the lightning-summoning hero in Thor 5, directed by Waititi. The film aims to introduce a more formidable villain than previous adversaries.

Waititi shares insights with ScreenRant on Thor's MCU journey. He stresses character growth and new obstacles that build on past challenges. "It’s got to be something that feels like it’s carrying on with the evolution of the character, but still in a very fun way," Waititi remarks.

Waititi envisions more intense challenges for Thor, featuring "outlandish and crazy beasts, monsters, and aliens." He emphasizes surpassing Hela's might from "Thor: Ragnarok," saying "I don’t think we can have a villain that’s weaker than Hela. I feel like we need to step up from there and add a villain that’s somehow more formidable."

As Thor 5's confirmation awaits, Waititi's creative gears are already turning. Amid the anticipation, the prospect of a potent new foe and Waititi's visionary direction holds the promise of an electrifying saga continuation.