Following the transient teaser for Thor: Love And Thunder that debuted final month, we now get a greater take a look at Chris Hemsworth’s hero (in additional methods than one) and the following big-screen MCU entry courtesy of the trailer. And it is stuffed with enjoyable.

Entrance and centre are one new character (Christian Bale’s villain-on-a-mission Gorr The God Butcher) and a returning face (Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster, who has gained her personal Thor-style powers to turn into The Mighty Thor).

Gorr is a creature with a grudge, angered by gods’ lack of care for individuals who undergo due to them. So… he is on a killing spree.

As for Jane, we’ll have to attend and see hoe the film adapts her comics journey to superhero standing, however Portman definitely nails being a strong warrior.

Co-writer/director Taika Waititi is again in entrance of the cameras too as Thor’s rock-skinned pal Korg, right here kicking issues off by telling youngsters in regards to the Asgardian’s adventures.

Russell Crowe’s Zeus, largely seen in a blink-and-miss him second earlier than, right here sparks one of many greater laughs of the promo, by accident stripping Thor of his garments, inflicting many round him to faint.

One other enjoyable dynamic seems to be the buddy comedy starring Jane and Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie – particularly given the previous’s historical past with Odinson.

You possibly can learn extra about Thor: Love And Thunder within the newest subject of Empire, accessible in any respect good, evil and New Asgardian newsagents. Among the many goodies? Waititi singing the praises of his personal movie.

As for the film itself, it will hit cinemas on 8 July.