After sitting out the Civil War, Thor soars back into action in the first trailer for Thor: Ragnarok, the third film centered around Marvels god of thunder.
As suggested by the Norse apocalyptic event mentioned in the title, the trailer finds Thors homeland of Asgard leveled and his beloved hammer Mjlnir destroyed by new villain Hela, devilishly played by Cate Blanchett, all while Led Zeppelins Immigrant Song rages in the background.
The trailer also introduces two new characters Tessa Thompsons Valkyrie and Jeff Goldblums Grandmaster, one of the Elders of the Universe as well as the return of Thors meddlesome and apparently indestructible adopted brother Loki, played again by Tom Hiddleston.
However, the highlight of the teaser comes in the closing seconds, when Thor is forced to put his gladiatorial skills to work against a surprise opponent, the Incredible Hulk. Yes!, Thor exclaims. We know each other! Hes a friend from work. Unfortunately, Hulk, in his enraged state, doesnt share his buddys enthusiasm and ultimately attacks him.
The trailer also hints at a stylistic shift in the Thor series in the hands of What We Do in the Shadows director Taika Waititi, who instills some comedic flare into the usually dramatic proceedings.
Following the May 5th arrival of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok is next on the Marvel docket, with the blockbuster hitting theaters November 3rd.