The first look at the third Thor standalone film, “Thor: Ragnarok”, is finally here, and as expected, it’s nothing short of remarkable.
The highly anticipated teaser starts with the usually formidable titular character (Chris Hemsworth) looking uncharacteristically helpless, as he’s dangling in mid-air, bound to chains.
Viewers are then treated to a revelation, the cause behind the mayhem—the formidable Hela (Cate Blanchett) is introduced as the new threat to the entire Asgardian civilization.
Her destructive capabilities were at full display, as she was able to fully break Thor’s enchanted super weapon Mjolnir with her bare hands.
As all-out chaos ensued, the trailer also confirmed the inclusion of fan favorite Loki (Tom Hiddleston), as well as a helmet-less Heimdall (Idris Elba).
Fresh and mysterious characters were introduced as well, including the cunning Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) and the badass Asgardian Warrior Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson).
The almost two-minute clip, meanwhile, definitely saved the best for last, with the unfolding of the titanic showdown between Thor and his Avengers buddy, The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo).
Thor, now sporting a shorter haircut, comes face-to-face with the green giant, as the main event of the Grandmaster’s gladiator ring.
But instead of being terrified, the Asgardian prince couldn’t hide his excitement upon reuniting with his hulking comrade.
“We know each other! He’s a friend from work!” he gleefully shouted.
As of this writing, the trailer has racked up over 8 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours. “Thor: Ragnarok” premiers on November 3. JB
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