Patty Jenkins Confirmed as ‘Thor 2’ Director

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