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Meanwhile, development concerns force Warners to push back 'Akira.'

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00:00After the success of smash hit Thor Ragnarok,

00:06Taika Waititi is returning to write and direct Thor 4.

00:13But inking a deal for the fourth installment of the Marvel franchise comes at a cost.

00:17Now, Warner Bros. long gestating adaptation of Japanese manga Akira,

00:22which was expected to be Waititi's next film, is being put on hold indefinitely.

00:26As the two projects' production dates bumped up against one another.

00:30Warner Bros. next step for Akira is unclear,

00:32but several sources say that the studio hopes to see Waititi pick up Akira after Thor 4.

00:36What were you the god of again?

00:44The director brought his own stamp to the world of Thor with Ragnarok, and audiences loved it.

00:48The film grossed almost $854 million worldwide, and critics gave it rave reviews,

00:53rejuvenating the Thor franchise, which had been a rare declining performer for Marvel.

00:57Chris Hemsworth is expected to reprise his career-defining role as the god of thunder himself.

01:01Hulk like fire, Thor like water.

01:04Well, kind of both like fire.

01:06Hulk like raging fire, Thor like smoldering fire.

01:11Alright, for more on this story, head to THR.com.

01:14Until next time, for The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.