Last month, we brought you the news when Patty Jenkins (Monster) was said to be a contender for the director’s chair on the second theatrical outing for the God of Thunder, Thor 2 scripted by Don Payne.

Now, Marvel Studios has confirmed that Jenkins will be directing the sequel and while Thor 2 was originally slated to hit theaters on July 26th, 2013, the studio has rescheduled the film for a November 15th, 2013 release. Check out the press release below for all the details.

Press Release:

Marvel Studios announced today that Patty Jenkins will direct “Thor 2,” which will be released in theaters on Friday, November 15, 2013. Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman will return to star in the film along with Tom Hiddleston. Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige will produce the sequel to this summer’s blockbuster “Thor,” which has grossed over $448 million worldwide to date.

Patty Jenkins previously directed “Monster” starring Charlize Theron, who won an Academy Award for her performance in the film. Jenkins, who received an Emmy nomination for directing the pilot of AMC’s acclaimed series “The Killing,” has also directed episodes of “Entourage” and “Arrested Development.” Most recently, she directed “Pearl,” one of the five short films that comprise Lifetime’s original movie “Five.”

In addition to “Thor 2,” Marvel Studios is currently scheduled to release “Marvel’s The Avengers” on May 4, 2012, and “Iron Man 3” which is slated for release on May 3, 2013.

Jenkins is represented by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Alan Wertheimer.

Thor 2 is slated to hit theaters on November 15th, 2013.