Now calling herself The Mighty Thor and wielding our more familiar Thor\u2019s (Chris Hemsworth) hammer Mjolnir, this new version of Jane is a superhero in her own right \u2013 and fans might well wonder if we\u2019ll see the character again in future movies or TV shows.<\/p>\n
Well, it\u2019s possible \u2013 with a few caveats. Below, we break down what happens to Jane in Thor: Love and Thunder, how she could return in future projects, and why. Obviously we\u2019ll be dealing with spoilers throughout, so look away if you haven\u2019t had a chance to see the film yet.<\/p>\n
Seriously \u2013 we\u2019re warning you!<\/p>
Does Jane Foster die in Thor: Love and Thunder?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Natalie Portman as The Mighty Thor and Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nUnfortunately, the biggest obstacle to Jane\u2019s return is death itself. Though that\u2019s not always insurmountable in the world of Marvel.<\/p>\n
During the film, we learn that since we last saw her Jane has been diagnosed with late-stage cancer, and her new bond with Mjolnir comes because of her illness (years before, Thor had asked his hammer to protect her, and this activated some deep magic within it).<\/p>\n
Mjolnir re-forms for Jane and grants her the power of Thor \u2013 but somehow, her cancer keeps getting worse. Eventually Thor (the Chris Hemsworth one) works out that using the hammer is draining all her mortal strength and making her illness progress even more quickly, and he begs Jane to stop using the power.<\/p>\n
She agrees \u2013 but in the final battle with Gorr (Christian Bale) she ends up joining her old boyfriend anyway, levelling the playing field but paying the ultimate price in the process.<\/p>\n
After Jane dies, the Asgardians erect a statue in her honour, and Thor reclaims Mjolnir as he resumes his travels around the galaxy. It\u2019s a sad but noble end for Jane Foster\u2026 or is it?<\/p>\n
Jane Foster post-credits scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Thor: Love and Thunder<\/span><\/figcaption> Marvel Studios<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nAs hinted by Jane\u2019s body fading into glowing dust (earlier set up as the way you know a God is travelling to Valhalla), Thor: Love and Thunder\u2019s second post-credits scene (yes, you have to wait right until the end) sees Portman\u2019s hero arriving in the Norse God afterlife.<\/p>\n
Greeted by the similarly deceased Heimdall (Idris Elba, whose character died in Avengers: Endgame), Jane is shown a beautiful, vast space full of vaguely Asgardian buildings and mountains.<\/p>\n
\u201cWelcome to Valhalla,\u201d Heimdall says, before the scene ends\u2026 and then a message pops up. \u201cThor will return.\u201d But which Thor?<\/p>\n
Given that Jane has died, it seems likely the final message just refers to Chris Hemsworth\u2019s more familiar God of Thunder \u2013 but in such close proximity to a scene specifically starring Jane\u2019s Thor, we can\u2019t help but wonder\u2026 what if death really isn\u2019t the end for Jane?<\/p>\n
The way Valhalla is presented in Thor: Love and Thunder makes it seem like a place we could revisit, or even where we could follow Jane\u2019s further experiences. So who knows? Maybe she\u2019ll make some sort of appearance in future Thor movies, or even some kind of upcoming Disney Plus show. Remember, Loki<\/a> season two is shooting at the moment\u2026 stranger things have happened.<\/p>\nAll we\u2019re saying is, Jane\u2019s death doesn\u2019t completely rule out a return. While this might be a final, noble farewell for the character, it could also be the start of something new. Or at least the start of the start of something new-ish.<\/p>\n
Thor: Love and Thunder is in UK cinemas now \u2013 watch the previous Thor films and more Marvel favourites on Disney Plus.<\/a>\u00a0Sign up now for \u00a379.90 for a year or \u00a37.99 a month<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nCheck out more of our Sci-Fi<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Unfortunately, the biggest obstacle to Jane\u2019s return is death itself. Though that\u2019s not always insurmountable in the world of Marvel.<\/p>\n
During the film, we learn that since we last saw her Jane has been diagnosed with late-stage cancer, and her new bond with Mjolnir comes because of her illness (years before, Thor had asked his hammer to protect her, and this activated some deep magic within it).<\/p>\n
Mjolnir re-forms for Jane and grants her the power of Thor \u2013 but somehow, her cancer keeps getting worse. Eventually Thor (the Chris Hemsworth one) works out that using the hammer is draining all her mortal strength and making her illness progress even more quickly, and he begs Jane to stop using the power.<\/p>\n
She agrees \u2013 but in the final battle with Gorr (Christian Bale) she ends up joining her old boyfriend anyway, levelling the playing field but paying the ultimate price in the process.<\/p>\n
After Jane dies, the Asgardians erect a statue in her honour, and Thor reclaims Mjolnir as he resumes his travels around the galaxy. It\u2019s a sad but noble end for Jane Foster\u2026 or is it?<\/p>\n
Jane Foster post-credits scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Thor: Love and Thunder<\/span><\/figcaption> Marvel Studios<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nAs hinted by Jane\u2019s body fading into glowing dust (earlier set up as the way you know a God is travelling to Valhalla), Thor: Love and Thunder\u2019s second post-credits scene (yes, you have to wait right until the end) sees Portman\u2019s hero arriving in the Norse God afterlife.<\/p>\n
Greeted by the similarly deceased Heimdall (Idris Elba, whose character died in Avengers: Endgame), Jane is shown a beautiful, vast space full of vaguely Asgardian buildings and mountains.<\/p>\n
\u201cWelcome to Valhalla,\u201d Heimdall says, before the scene ends\u2026 and then a message pops up. \u201cThor will return.\u201d But which Thor?<\/p>\n
Given that Jane has died, it seems likely the final message just refers to Chris Hemsworth\u2019s more familiar God of Thunder \u2013 but in such close proximity to a scene specifically starring Jane\u2019s Thor, we can\u2019t help but wonder\u2026 what if death really isn\u2019t the end for Jane?<\/p>\n
The way Valhalla is presented in Thor: Love and Thunder makes it seem like a place we could revisit, or even where we could follow Jane\u2019s further experiences. So who knows? Maybe she\u2019ll make some sort of appearance in future Thor movies, or even some kind of upcoming Disney Plus show. Remember, Loki<\/a> season two is shooting at the moment\u2026 stranger things have happened.<\/p>\nAll we\u2019re saying is, Jane\u2019s death doesn\u2019t completely rule out a return. While this might be a final, noble farewell for the character, it could also be the start of something new. Or at least the start of the start of something new-ish.<\/p>\n
Thor: Love and Thunder is in UK cinemas now \u2013 watch the previous Thor films and more Marvel favourites on Disney Plus.<\/a>\u00a0Sign up now for \u00a379.90 for a year or \u00a37.99 a month<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nCheck out more of our Sci-Fi<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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![\"""\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Jane-Foster-Thor-Odinson-42fcbe3.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>As hinted by Jane\u2019s body fading into glowing dust (earlier set up as the way you know a God is travelling to Valhalla), Thor: Love and Thunder\u2019s second post-credits scene (yes, you have to wait right until the end) sees Portman\u2019s hero arriving in the Norse God afterlife.<\/p>\n
Greeted by the similarly deceased Heimdall (Idris Elba, whose character died in Avengers: Endgame), Jane is shown a beautiful, vast space full of vaguely Asgardian buildings and mountains.<\/p>\n
\u201cWelcome to Valhalla,\u201d Heimdall says, before the scene ends\u2026 and then a message pops up. \u201cThor will return.\u201d But which Thor?<\/p>\n
Given that Jane has died, it seems likely the final message just refers to Chris Hemsworth\u2019s more familiar God of Thunder \u2013 but in such close proximity to a scene specifically starring Jane\u2019s Thor, we can\u2019t help but wonder\u2026 what if death really isn\u2019t the end for Jane?<\/p>\n
The way Valhalla is presented in Thor: Love and Thunder makes it seem like a place we could revisit, or even where we could follow Jane\u2019s further experiences. So who knows? Maybe she\u2019ll make some sort of appearance in future Thor movies, or even some kind of upcoming Disney Plus show. Remember, Loki<\/a> season two is shooting at the moment\u2026 stranger things have happened.<\/p>\n All we\u2019re saying is, Jane\u2019s death doesn\u2019t completely rule out a return. While this might be a final, noble farewell for the character, it could also be the start of something new. Or at least the start of the start of something new-ish.<\/p>\n Thor: Love and Thunder is in UK cinemas now \u2013 watch the previous Thor films and more Marvel favourites on Disney Plus.<\/a>\u00a0Sign up now for \u00a379.90 for a year or \u00a37.99 a month<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out more of our Sci-Fi<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Huw Fullerton Published: Thursday, 07 July 2022 at 12:00 am New Thor sequel Love and Thunder brings one of the franchise\u2019s original stars back into the fold, with Natalie Portman returning as ex-love interest Jane Foster having undergone something of an upgrade. Now calling herself The Mighty Thor and wielding our more familiar Thor\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":18124,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/07\/will-natalie-portmans-thor-return-scaled.jpg",2560,1705,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/07\/will-natalie-portmans-thor-return-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/07\/will-natalie-portmans-thor-return-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/07\/will-natalie-portmans-thor-return-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/07\/will-natalie-portmans-thor-return-1024x682.jpg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/07\/will-natalie-portmans-thor-return-1536x1023.jpg",1536,1023,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/07\/will-natalie-portmans-thor-return-2048x1364.jpg",2048,1364,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Huw Fullerton Published: Thursday, 07 July 2022 at 12:00 am New Thor sequel Love and Thunder brings one of the franchise\u2019s original stars back into the fold, with Natalie Portman returning as ex-love interest Jane Foster having undergone something of an upgrade. Now calling herself The Mighty Thor and wielding our more familiar Thor\u2019s…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/18123"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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