9 Marvel Characters Who Will Die Before The End Of Phase 3

6. Thor (Again)

It has been suggested Thor: Ragnarok will see the titular hero brought down with his friends (and potential homeworld), but while that would be something of a shocker, it goes against Marvel's tact to try and get the most out of their heroes. So, even though his family is likely to not make it out of Ragnarok, Thor should make it through (or at least return from his previous death) thanks to that age-old saviour - contractual obligations. Chris Hemsworth is in a near identical situation to Evans - he's on a six-movie deal set to expire with the big Infinity War two-parter - which means Marvel face a similar issue with Thor as they do with Captain America. Hemsworth's made no bold claims of leaving acting, but his recent non-blockbuster outings have seen him team up with perennially beloved directors (Ron Howard and Michael Mann), suggesting a desire to shy away from CGI fests. Whereas Captain America has a full set of heroes ready to hold the shield, no one can really take up the mantle of Thor. The mysticism of Asgard means a reincarnation (maybe a female one, in line with that development in the comics) would be explainable, but a ballsier (and oddly more likely) move would be to just let the character, in any form, lie - Thor's not quite an Iron Man draw, so the Avengers can easily move on without him. When Will He Die: As Hemsworth's contract runs out with Avengers 3, expect this version of the God of Thunder to bow out in Avengers: Infinity War - Part 2.