'Thor 2' Gets a Date But Loses Kenneth Branagh

Disney has set July 26, 2013, as the date for the release of 'Thor 2,' Chris Hemsworth will return as Thor but Kenneth Branagh will not return to direct the sequel, but is still expected to be involved in a producing capacity.

'Thor 2' will follow on the heels of 'Iron Man 3,' which is due to be released on May 3, 2013.