Marvel Studios and Disney have released a batch of new images fromThor: Ragnarok, and this movie continues to look positively excellent. Marvel droppeda new trailerover the weekend after its debut at Comic-Con, and in a refreshing change of pace, this new trailer plays almost like a sequel to the first one. We saw a lot more of the cast, got some clarity on the role Hulk plays in the whole thing, and really got a sense of the lighter, more colorful vibe of the movie.
That’s all certainly present in these new images, which give us an opportunity to take a closer look atCate Blanchett’s villainous Hela,Karl Urban’s baddie Skurge, as well asTessa Thompson’s badass-looking Valkyrie. I really think Marvel made a smart decision by hiringTaika Waititito direct this sequel, bringing a more comedic flavor to the proceedings given his background making films likeWhat We Do in the ShadowsandHunt for the Wilderpeople.
But it must also be noted thatGuardians of the Galaxywas a major influence on the superhero genre as a whole, let alone Marvel Studios. That film was a gamble at the time it came out, butJames Gunn’s colorful, weird, and funny vibe throughout really connected with audiences and gave Marvel the confidence to keep pushing the boundaries of what a superhero movie could be.
So as we eagerly await the release ofThor: Ragnarokon November 3rd, check out the new images below. The film also starsChris Hemsworth,Mark Ruffalo,Tom Hiddleston,Idris Elba,Jeff Goldblum, andAnthony Hopkins.
Here’s the official synopsis forThor: Ragnarok:
In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk! “Thor: Ragnarok” thunders into U.S. theaters on July 28, 2025.
