The new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder has dropped, featuring an enticing look at Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher.
After Chris Hemsworth insisted the trailer would “blow your mind,” fans are now able to decide if he’s right. “Let me tell you the story of the space viking, Thor Odinson…” the film’s tagline says.
Natalia Portman’s returning Jane Foster features heavily, assuming the mantle of Mighty Thor and generally causing Thor’s heart to flutter. Expect a huge ‘will-they-won’t-they’ to ensue. Guardians of the Galaxy stars Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista are also back, which should prove to be a popular decision.
It’s the first look at Bale in the franchise that’s most fascinating: despite being covered under heavy makeup, it’s unmistakably the acting legend. Russell Crowe also arrives towards the end of the trailer, causing poor Thor to become naked in front of a huge crowd.
In Love and Thunder, Thor is trying to find inner peace, but is soon called back into action alongside Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and the aforementioned Jane to stop the menacing Gorr from eliminating all gods.
Taika Waititi’s reward for transforming the Thor franchise with 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok is to helm the upcoming film, and the trailer showcases his trademark droll wit. It’s his first film since winning an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay three years ago for Jojo Rabbit.
Love and Thunder is a notable work for Hemsworth, with the Aussie star now the first Marvel actor to lead a fourth solo film. His last appearance came in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, which memorably saw Thor grow depressed after failing to thwart Thanos.
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Thor: Love and Thunder is set to arrive in cinemas on July 8th.
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