Tessa Thompson Valkyrie MCU Future remains a topic of much discussion as fans anticipate the release of Avengers: Doomsday. Following her memorable debut as Valkyrie in Thor: Ragnarok and her subsequent appearances in Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Love and Thunder, and The Marvels, Thompson’s involvement in future Marvel Studios projects continues to intrigue audiences, especially given the evolving direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Since taking on the mantle of King of Asgard, many have speculated about potential storylines for Valkyrie. The Captain Marvel sequel was rumored to delve into Valkyrie’s relationship history with Carol Danvers, but shifting creative directions and decisions from Disney and filmmakers, such as Nia DaCosta, prevented this storyline from being pursued further. This left fans eager to see how Valkyrie’s narrative could progress, particularly as Thor’s arc is said to be taking a more serious turn, possibly opening up new opportunities for Valkyrie’s development in the next Avengers installments.
Tessa Thompson Addresses Her Possible Involvement in Avengers: Doomsday
While Marvel Studios has yet to officially confirm whether Tessa Thompson will reprise her role in Avengers: Doomsday, Thompson was recently questioned about sightings of her in the UK and whether she had participated in filming for the upcoming blockbuster. She responded,
“Oh, [I’m] not able to confirm anything,”
offering no definitive statement on her return. – Tessa Thompson, Actor
Although her answer was cautious, it underscored the secrecy that shrouds major Marvel projects. Thompson did, however, openly express her enthusiasm for the Marvel universe and her desire to continue participating in its stories. She emphasized,
“Yeah, definitely. And I think this is the coolest thing about hanging out inside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: all the incredible people that you get to play with, both the incredible craftspeople that create these worlds, all the amazing directors that they invite into these spaces, and all of the incredible talent.”
– Tessa Thompson, Actor
She further reflected on the creative range the MCU offers, saying,
“And also, I think there are so many tonal spaces you can go to inside of a Marvel movie,”
and added,
“You can explore drama and comedy, and there’s so much to do,”
followed by,
“And I just love the character so much that I would always be interested. For sure.”
– Tessa Thompson, Actor
Interactions with Other MCU Stars and Future Directions
Tessa Thompson’s career continues to flourish outside the MCU as well. In Netflix’s His & Hers, she shares the screen with fellow Marvel actor Jon Bernthal, known for his roles in Daredevil: Born Again and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Fans have expressed interest in a crossover between Valkyrie and Bernthal’s Punisher, although Thompson clarified that this subject rarely came up during filming. She explained,
“You know what’s so funny is we never ever did that,”
and continued,
“But it wasn’t something we ever really spoke about, except towards the end of shooting. You know, we keep in touch, and we’re friends,”
also noting,
“I know he is preparing to come back and do ‘Punisher.’ So then we talked about it in that context, but more as just actors that work in that world.”
– Tessa Thompson, Actor
She concluded her thoughts on the matter with,
“But we never talked about our characters in relation to each other. I’m curious how they get along. We probably should have.”
– Tessa Thompson, Actor
What Lies Ahead for Valkyrie and the MCU
Should Valkyrie make an appearance in Avengers: Doomsday, speculation suggests her role may not be a primary one. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have a vast array of characters to manage, and many believe the focus will be on redefining Thor’s persona after his comedic portrayal in Thor: Love and Thunder. Still, Thompson’s continued passion for the character and the rich possibilities for future stories keep fans hopeful.
Avengers: Doomsday is slated for a December 18 release, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027. As audiences look forward to seeing how Marvel Studios develops these iconic heroes, the question of how Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie will fit into the evolving Marvel mythos remains a point of excitement and speculation.
