Heimdall’s MCU Future After Thor: Love and Thunder by Idris Elba

Idris Elba has spoken out about Heimdall’s Marvel Cinematic Universe future after making a surprise appearance in Thor: Love and Thunder. Idris Elba made his MCU debut in 2011’s Thor as the sole protector of the Bifröst, the gateway to the universe, and the closest ally and friend of Chris Hemsworth’s titular character.

In addition to Avengers: Infinity War, in which he was killed by Thanos after successfully sending Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk back to Earth to warn the titular superhero team, he would also appear in five other Disney+ animated films. In the form of a variant.

His quest for inner peace is upended when Gorr the God Butcher sets out on his quest to eliminate all gods in the universe when Hemsworth returns to the cast for Thor: Love and Thunder. It marks the franchise debut of Christian Bale as Gorr and Russell Crowe as Zeus, as well as the return of Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, and Taika Waititi as Korg, along with the co-writer and director.

Even though Thor: Love and Thunder received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, it paved the way for new paths for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and one star is sharing what the future holds. In an interview with Collider about his upcoming action-thriller Beast, Idris Elba discussed his potential role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Following his surprise appearance in Thor: Love and Thunder, Heimdall confirmed his interest in returning and teased future appearances. Despite his death in Avengers: Infinity War, Elba returned in Thor: Love and Thunder’s post-credit scene to welcome Portman’s Jane Foster to Valhalla after she took up the Mighty Thor mantle to fight Gorr.

As audiences reacted to the happy and sad nature of her fate, comic book readers understood how it left open the possibility that Jane would return, as well as Heimdall’s return from the dead. In the comics, Jane was resurrected with the help of Thor, Mjolnir, and Odin after being greeted by the latter upon arriving in Valhalla.

And though Heimdall greets her instead in the Thor: Love and Thunder post-credits scene, Anthony Hopkins’ Odin did ascend to Valhalla in Thor: Ragnarok, thus helping his son restore love. According to Elba, Heimdall may possess an element of immortality within the MCU.

Therefore, it seems likely that the character will return after his appearance in Thor: Love and Thunder, especially since the credits confirmed Hemsworth’s hero would return, much to Waititi and the star’s surprise. Audiences are also looking forward to a future match between Hercules and Thor, as well as the introduction of Brett Goldstein’s Hercules. 

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