Patty Jenkins was rumored to be the front runner to direct Thor 2 last month, and now it's official.
The Monster director will replace Thor helmer Kenneth Branagh -- who announced his departure in June -- on the sequel, becoming the first female to direct a movie for Marvel Studios.
Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Natalie Portman will all return for Thor 2, which will hit theaters on Nov. 15, 2013; it was originally scheduled for release on July 26 of that year.
Source: THR
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