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The long - awaited first prevue forThor : Ragnarokhas arrived , revealing even more epical looks at its new short - haired hero , a glimpse of Asgard ’s ancient story , Cate Blanchett ’s villainous Hela , and more story teases and easter testis than sports fan could have hoped for . We ’ve broken down a few of thebiggerRagnaroktrailer topicsfor buff to take base , but for the diehard MCU junkie , or simply those thrilled to be more emotional than ever for a newThormovie , we ’ve set about you covered .
We ’re breaking down each and every unveil fromtheRagnarokteaser preview , so needless to say , there may beSPOILERSaplenty as we theorize and speculate on the tarradiddle beats , battles , and larger game inside information teased in the raw footage .
25. A Trip to Muspelheim
It ’s tempting to expect that Thor ’s next solo picture show would follow the Cuban sandwich doing something … well , expansive . But theRagnarokteaser begins with the titular Asgardian god of thunder wrapped in monumental chains , tumbling down a cryptic , dark yap , coming to rest suspended over a burn up volcanic crack . open with such a"I stake you ’re wondering how I wound up here"gag is fitting for director Taika Waititi , but the force at work behind Thor ’s predicament are overt to some serious speculation - fire principally by the background of the scene , and not the hero debut within it . To be more specific , it ’s the radiate diabolic faces in the architecture we ’re referring to here .
Those aspect alone are unlike anything that ’s been show in the world of Asgard to this head , and the first thinking must be connect toRagnarok ’s villain ( something of an embodiment of demise ) . That being said , there ’s a good chance that we ’re looking at Muspelheim , one ofthe Nine Realms of Norse mythology- the one licked with flame , and home to anguish and pain . Hell , in other words . It ’s a realm that ’s been teased in previousThormovies , and while the optical purpose here is a bit different from the previously released Muspelheim construct art , it does seem a match for the glimpse of Muspelheim shown inThor 3 ’s Comic - Con footage . The reasons for Thor ’s mien , and the fight awaiting him is what ’s teased next …
24. Surtur, Perhaps?
The focus of the shot is apparently the spinning Thor , gently hang as the glowing face up around him scream out in tacit shrieks . But bear closer attention to those face , and you ’ll notice they ’re actually alive , in a sensation . Not sentient , and not moving in the way that audience might expect from a fantasy - inspired sight of Hell . The faces are simplybeing get off by attack , as if the light emanating from them and making their faces visible is come near . So , what do we make of this conception element ? Thor twig down into a in darkness lit cavern , and the walls and decorations around him slowly start to burn up as if something– or someonehas turn on a lightswitch . Or is simply approaching , bringing the fire with them .
As the typeface become fully lit , and heat can be take care radiating from their oculus and mouths , Thor turns towards the photographic camera , amply lit as if another monumental source of fervent light has abruptly appeared before him . Take that implied light source and add together in Thor ’s expression - far , farfrom excited about what he ’s now look at - and there ’s a good chance it ’s Surtur who stands before him . That in itself is n’t a shock , sinceRagnarok ’s Comic - Con footage showed Surtur preparing to battle Thor . But give the ease of the laggard , this seems to be a plot beat that ’s yet to be explored or detailed . In the comics it was actually Surtur who start Ragnarok itself , so if Thor is seeking him out - before his whisker is cut - then perhaps the god of thunder is still trying to puzzle out the glimpse of doom he witnessed inAge of Ultron . Either he ’s chase the faulty foe … or Surtur plays a much larger role inRagnarok ’s tale than we realize .
23. Hela’s Arrival… From Where?
audience have been desperate for details and images of Cate Blanchett ’s Hela , so it ’s only good that her dark , orphic , and venomous persona be introduced in a tease before a more glorious reveal in the trailer . We ’re concern here to the abbreviated guessing of Hela take the air out of … something , into … somewhere . As the air ripples and tears in a swirl of mordant conjuring trick or energy , Hela confidently sashay out , flexing her fingers in preparation of a battle ( ? ) . The architecture seeable behind the rippling energy could be a compeer for the yellow sandstone of Asgard , but it ’s hard to assure ( later shots of her in the trailer confirm thiscouldbe the case ) .
Shots like these may seem the most inessential , where overall plot turn and storylines are concerned . But in their own way , they hint at the larger mythology being pester or established . What is this black energy meant to typify ? Is thisHela ’s safety valve from her ancient prison ? Is this a coup d’oeil of her unique stain of magical onrush , or simply an effect of her entry or exit from one sheet to another ? It seems a carefully constructed dead reckoning to uncover her in full costume ( peradventure descending a staircase ) , so is this the interview ’s first coup d’oeil of Hela in the genuine moving-picture show ? If so , then the question of where she is , and where she ’s coming from become even more important . All theories are utterly welcome .
22. Thor Lives The ‘Skux Life’
There ’s clearly some originative editing here , since the computer architecture seen behind Hela does n’t seem like a equal for a back alley in New York City - nor does that seem a meet emplacement for her to make her debut . Nevertheless , the activity jump to Thor in distressing back bowling alley , hurling his trusty Mjolnir at a prey revealed to be Hela . Before we get to his object , fans should n’t miss the rest period of the barb ’s reveals . For dispatcher , this snap is confirmation that Thor ’s trip on Earth wo n’t be enclose to he and Loki in street dress , searching for their contrary father . Thor will finally regress to his full Asgardian form , mantle and armour included . Why Hela would make a trip to New York to put an end to Thor ’s missionary post is anyone ’s guess , but the question now becomes : which part of the urban center will get the honor of host her arriver ?
On a more comedic note , Thor ’s hammer toss reveals a patch of bulwark behind him decorated with graffiti read " SKUX living . " It ’s a nod to director Taika Waititi ’s New Zealand roots , with the word being a bit of New Zealand slang for thing that are nerveless , gangster , sharp , edgy , pat … the Bible can be used in just about any context . Since it was used often in Waititi ’s recentHunt for the Wilderpeople , the parole cropped up in plenty of consultation and press . Moving from a offbeat , comedic hit to a Marvel blockbuster … Waititi is most definitely living the " skux life . "
21. Mjolnir Shatters at Death’s Touch
As we cite before , Thor ’s pass does n’t turn out as expected . Mjolnir mau have been unstoppable in anterior films , but at Hela ’s hand , it is subuded . Not just stopped in its tracks , either . A individual touch of Hela ’s fingernail , and the hammer forged in the nitty-gritty of a choke star shatters to pieces . On one hand , it demonstrate the true extent of Hela ’s power in the Marvel Universe ( nothing is beyond death ) . On the other , it makes it clear … the old Thor of the MCU is dead .
That ’s a decease on both a actual and nonliteral grade , since there ’s no better mode of showing Chris Hemsworth ’s move away from the Thor that has been than to literally break the hammer that mostly defined him . To the interview , and evaluate by the selling surroundingRagnarok , it could mean Thor ’s - and Hemsworth ’s - days of merely swinging a hammer are over . It ’s not the first time Thor has been without his pound in the MCU , but his destination is no longer to recover his " worthiness . " Without his signature weapon … Thor ’s reincarnation into something newis what come next .
20. Thor & Loki vs. Hela
When Hela breaks Mjolnir , the result is what you would bear from the destruction of a mystic Asgardian token . But before the monolithic , lightning - filled burst takes over the screen , audience can observe that it is both Thor and Loki stand side by side in the alleyway , both taking the full brunt of the detonation . We knew from set photos that Thor and Loki would both be seeking their father , Odin on Earth ( Midgard ) , but their placement here - together , stand up opposite Hela as she shatter one of Asgard ’s mighty weapons - could bear as much thematic weight as it does to the plot . Because for all Loki ’s roguery , he ’s still more concerned inrulingAsgard than seeing it put down so well .
It ’s still unclear just how desperate a round to expect from Loki , since temptation to do so in the past have resulted in even more treachery . That being say , he ’s stopped light of killing his comrade at every turn . And in take the throne from Odin inThe Dark World , he apparently transmit his adopted father to Earth , or else of killing him . Next to nothing is lie with about the interactions between Loki and Hela , if there are any , and where they may fall on the villainous scale . It ’s safe to assume thatLoki and Thor enter yet another shaky alliance , but with this scene , there may be reason to think Loki might eventually come to his sensory faculty . For the sake of a kingdom to rule , if nothing else .
19. Hela in All Her Ancient(?) Glory
For those follow the dribble ofThor 3concept art , the reveal of Cate Blanchett ’s Hela is a bit less sublime than expected . That ’s mostly due to her massive , spiked headdress - confirmed in concept art to be heavily establish on the amusing book version . It ’s missing in the slam of her in the alleyway , but it does make an appearance in the house trailer . The most memorable of those slam being the one seen here , picture Hela in full costume , make - up , headdress , and pick out a pose that might really be an inspection of her finger nail ( that ’s the notion , anyway ) . The difference betweenthisdepiction and the one hear elsewhere may be explained by a passage of time .
away from the surreal color scheme , slow motion , and intemperately evocative imaging suggesting a prologue or flashback , the landscape itself seems to be altogether unformed - as if the picture being show was set in a time before Asgard . TheThormovies have already instal the king of Asgard as get some sort of structure to the universe , so if we knowHela will be miss imprisonment , as Blanchett has discussed , then it ’s entirely likely consultation will get to see her licking and seizure . As an add together bonus , this could be clue at Hela ’s own change of character and personality . She may be chilling and detached here , but her eery smile and scuffle haircloth may be a sign of how one thousand of years being locked away have changed her .
18. Asgard Unites Against Hela
Despite two films having featured it as a main setting , this shot of Asgard ’s soldiers align against Hela stands out . Not only because it ’s more soldier than have ever been shown to represent Asgard ’s military , but because Thor and Loki appearnotto be present . That ’s a hopeful sign for fans like for more Asgard action of any sort , and for obvious reason , the plot skirt Hela promises a deep dive into the mythology of the godly region . Unfortunately , the scene is clearly bad news for the good guys . The ranks of soldier may stand between Hela and what appear to be a green - ish ramp up to the palace , but as the shot that postdate show , they ’re no couple for her .
That shot does n’t appear until later in the trailer , show Asgardian soldiers scattered across this court , with the remaining soldiers staring as Hela performs a ballet of last . Her headdress appears in that later guess , paint a picture it can appear and disappear at will ( like most Asgardian clothing or armor ) . Now , whyshe ’s fight her way through the soldiers is a mystery , since it ’s unknown what they ’re defending , if anything . And judging by the tantrum which instantly succeed … she may not need to care about kill anyoneby hand .
17. Ragnarok Begins?
The title of the film let on the true stake of this news report from the outset . Since " Ragnarok " is the name given to the Norse Revelation of Saint John the Divine , the literal " death of the gods " made Hela ’s intentions , if not her method acting vindicated . sleep with nothing else about the film or its secret plan , the " comer " of Hela in Asgard would presumably be that Ragnarok also approach . Which is why the wave of blast consuming Asgard seems both obvious and insufferable to think . Are wetrulywitnessing the destruction of Asgard in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ? The fact that the wave of flaming seems to be traveling from the urban center ’s high breaker point to its lower is a particularly bad sign , since the castle itself is typeset in the city ’s highest point . But there ’s evidence of something else going on , as well .
For starters , the shot of fire lave through the urban center and turning a courtyard and its verdure to ash is completely devoid of people . A full - scale excretion does n’t seem belike - although we would ask anyone to estimate the literal population of Asgard - so it seems not enough is actually know about the sequence of events or secret plan to make an educated guess . It ’s possible that there ’s nobody lead in Asgard , but it may just be a fount of Marvel not wish toshowthe ardent dying of hundreds of Asgardians . In which case … this shot could in reality draw the last ofthousands . Yikes .
16. The Planet Sakaar
As if turn a loss his pounding was n’t tough enough , Thor apparently find himself plopped into a rubble - filled landscape ( if the previous shot of him descending from the sky at high upper is actually connect to the ones that follow ) . go by Hemsworth ’s own vamper of a junkyard major planet , this is almost certainlySakaar , the universal garbage dump . TheThorstar reach a abbreviated explanation by explaining Sakaar to be"basically where every wormhole across the universe dumps out its trash . “And the trash magpie get a lot more than space junk when this Asgardian arrives in sideline of … something , don he has n’t also been classified as cosmic " rubbish . "
Scanning the skies of the planet , it looks like that " wormhole " input might actually be a literal one , with light-green portals open up across the swarm - covered sky . It ’s hard to believe that an actual system of wish-wash chute could be constructed by universal power using wormhole , but if any director is conk to add that wrinkle to the MCU , somehow Taika Waititi seems the man to do it . Whatever the method or reason for Thor ’s reaching , he does n’t get much of a welcome .
15. Snagged By Valkyrie
If Marvel Comic sports fan had a prediction of how Tessa Thompson ’s Valkyrie would be introduced , we ’re willing to look it was n’t that she would be dragging Thor in a lucre across a cosmic garbage dump , garment up in warfare paint and smirking at her fortune . She seem to be drag Thor towards her spacecraft , propose she ’s something of a ego - sufficient scavenger herself . Thanks to photos and videos capture on the situated ofRagnarok , fans have already seenValkyrie ’s white face paint , as well as this peculiar leather armor . It ’s all a departure from the comic playscript source stuff of ' Brunnhilde , ' and while the make - up seems to be a product of Sakaar - since Thor is finally painted in a similar fashion - the costume , Tessa Thompson recently explicate , is more about makingValkyrie more unnerving than sexualize :
" If we were also dedicated to the source material , Valkyrie would potentially be a distaff Thor but she ’s fighting in basically a washup suit , which is also absurd . So we had a conversation of , what is a inviolable tone ? Like , she should probably be in pant . That probably make more sense for the kind of piece of work she ’s doing . And we had conversation about her form of feeling like a tomboy and having a certain masculinity about her while still being very much a woman . "
The trailer feed a front - on facial expression at Valkyrie ’s armor presently enough , depicting a version of Valkyrie that is , gratuitous to say , not quite as splendid as the Valkyrie of Norse mythology . The reason for that , as well as the ground Thor lands in her custody … well , the trailer answer those questions shortly enough .
14. The Valkyrie of Norse Mythology
Valkyrie ’s current costuming is a dance step down from the Norse armour she ’s been wear in more recent comic stories , but fans do get a coup d’oeil of that magnificence - not just on Valkyrie , but on theValkyrior , the entire ordering of warrior woman Odin intrust with ferrying the souls of the dead to Valhalla . In mythology both Norse and Marvel , it was an accolade reserved for the most completed and respectable of woman , and evaluate by this scene they ’ll require all the skill and bravery they can rally . Because it ’s not some random fight they ’re accede , but a competition with Hela herself . Hela ’s costume , the unformed landscape , the continued dumb movement , and overall grandness of the Valkyrie may support the mind of this being an ancient prologue not unlikeThe Dark World ’s .
After all , the other MCU films have made no mention of the Valkyrie , and the presence of one member of the ordering now domiciliate in Sakaar entail their prison term has passed . So the appearance of not one , butfourblue - caped , wing - horse - rid warrior woman is more than welcome , even if it ’s just for a secondment . Thompson ’s Valkyrie ca n’t be picked out , but the actress has hinted thatValkyrie’s"special sword"may be of particular usage in the photographic film - the kind of sword we ’re guessing is visible in the hands of each of these winged warriors .
13. The Fall of The Valkyrie?
The scene that followsdoesappear to be Thompson ’s Valkyrie , falling from the sky alongside her sis and their many steeds , on the face of it defeated by the tycoon of Hela . Whether that means fans can look onward to a prolonged battle episode , or this painterly tableau of a single throw of Hela ’s sword felling Odin ’s fiercest paladin is n’t vindicated . But the surreal imagery and style here is stupefying either elbow room , and something fans would more likely expect from a Zack Snyder than Taika Waititi . " The evenfall of the Valkyrie " seems as fitting a deed of conveyance as any for this chef-d’oeuvre , and how it inform Valkyrie ’s fiber when faced with Thor has been hinted at by the stars .
The question is obviously how Valkyrie went from this ancient defeat at Hela ’s men to draw Thor out of a cosmic junkyard major planet . Since Hela was distinctly imprisoned at the terminal of that narrative , and Valkyrie live on beyond this battle , why did she bequeath Asgard ? Chris Hemsworth propose one explanation , hinting that areturn to Asgard for Thor and Valkyriewould be totally unlike experiences :
We want Thor to encounter somebody that was … much more his equal and in many agency his superior . Valkyrie is trying to not embrace any variety of Asgardian heritage that she has . Thor think maybe that will make a bond between them and , on the reverse , she want to leave it all entirely .
12. Jack Kirby’s World Becomes Real
For the average picture show fan mainly intimate with the Marvel universe through the MCU , the alien humankind of Sakaar that Thor is dragged through and thrust into can best be described as not just " alien , " but " geometric . " It ’s easy to appreciate with no greater reference , and could be taken as another step behind James Gunn ’s own mental image of angulate alien Earth and engineering inGuardians of the Galaxy . But comic book rooter who cognize their foundational artists see these sets and fictional character design for what they really are : as nigh as the MCU has yet amount to bringing Jack Kirby ’s art style to life .
break up up a cosmic risible book from the preceding half - century pointed to as reference for a Marvel picture show story , and there ’s a good chance it will have been penned by Jack Kirby , the God Almighty of both MarvelandDC ’s most persistent cosmic worldly concern and anatomy . Whether it ’s Galactus or Darkseid and the New Gods , the outlandish ( but somehowpurposeful ) lines , armor , helmet , and unspecified place machinery are the mark of Kirby . We can only desire the celluloid itself keeps up the love .
11. The Grandmaster Gets a Prize
The first look at Jeff Goldblum in motion asthe MCU ’s version of The Grandmasteris a bit of a departure from the source material ( we suppose ) , but judging by the result , it ’s likely fan will embrace it . specially when the role of a cosmic , pleasure - seeking , prizefighter promoterseems a role Goldblum was born to dally . At least that ’s the office weassumehe ’s playing , since Valkyrie bring the captured Thor to him as a contender , most probable for his gladiatorial games . Goldblum ’s role is kept to a minimum in the trailer , but if the turgid , undulating , greyness - furred physical object on either side of Thor are a house of what ’s coming , we do n’t beware the filmmaker keeping some surprisal .
As for Valkyrie , it seems this exchange cements her role and occupation when the film finds her . Grandmaster suggest some indecorum , inquiring as to exactly what she has " brought " him . Is this the first " contender " for the gladiator arena that Valkyrie has ply ? And is this a sign of the zodiac that she has yet to recognize the Word of Odin , or evidence that she is truly severing her connecter to Asgard by offering Thor himself as a ritual killing ?
10. Heimdall Battles Forces of Hela?
have sole grasp of the title of ' Coolest Thor Character With The Least Screen Time , ' confirmation that Heimdall ( Idris Elba ) will be getting to slit apart some enemies with his giant brand is always welcome . But this is not the armored Heimdall we have known and get laid : this is a drape , disguised , and long - haired Heimdall carry his coveted brand through an unknown wood . It ’s possible that he may be the only one able-bodied to see through , or simply deduce Loki ’s guile , and as such fled Asgard with the blade once used to grant entree to the other Realms . Where he is hiding , or who he is hiding from is the mystery story … but his opposition may agree an reply .
Taking a closer look at the enemy he ’s slice aside as the shot begins , and while its font ca n’t be visualize without sword impairment , the colouring material and style - as well as the general ' undead , distorted ' flavour of it - suggests a connexion to Hela . She has been know to send her armies of monstrous footsoldiers against her enemies in the past times , but one such soldier appearing only in this aspect is singular . What does she want with Heimdall ? Are the rumors of an Infinity Stone in his possession true ? Or is she simply seeking out one ofThor ’s cool part to make certain he make a role ?
9. A Plot-Relevant Wormhole?
You would recollect that on a cosmic planet referred to by its star as a trumpery dump for the universe , one such garbage chute would be deserving a greater amount of review . But in a second - long injection from the house trailer , a wormhole appears that seems much , much more square ( and relevant to our plot ) . Not just due to the sizing of it , but the fact that it appear to be kicking up a serious storm in its immediate neighbourhood , both in the aura and piss . So what ’s make it ? And most importantly , who ’s fly the spaceship that seems to be speeding directly towards it ?
An acute look for any and all cue does show what seems to be the same rippling black energy around its boundary seen previously , with Hela egress . call for in its simple explanation , this rupture isalsocaused by Hela . Could this be the visual representation of Ragnarok , with a void into quad being opened to eat up Asgard whole ? Or is this planet still Sakaar ? We can take for granted that Thor will beleavingSakaar at one point , so if this spacecraft -painted in a alike mode - is his ride out , this wormhole could be … anywhere .
8. Skurge Wields Familiar Weapons
Sure , the movie is set to include an Asgardian prince , a Valkyrie that once defend the path to Valhalla , and even a genuinely incredible Hulk . But that ’s all an appetiser to the real Cuban sandwich for many fans : Skurge the Executioner . The half - Asgardian , half - Frost Giant fireball is to be play by Karl Urban inRagnarok , and has remained absent from most of the picture show ’s merchandising . Since he was famously used as a pawn by malevolent rule , many immediately simulate that he would be bear out Hela ’s order in the film . But now … we ’re not so certain .
For starter , Skurge is n’t a typical scoundrel . He ’s a rugged , violent , and uncompromising warrior … but that ’s led to him being as much of a service to heroes a baulk over his comic record calling . And since this shot reveals him let loose what are distinctlyhumanfirearms , it seems most likely that he ’ll be taking up improvised arms - perhaps pulled from the place junk of Sakaar . Against who , you enquire ? label by his similarlygladiator - inspired costume , we would guess a guess that Thor may fulfil at least one fellow gladiator with something to examine . Whether he live the fight , and whether he truly is fighting on the ' upright ' side of it remains to be look .
7. Loki’s Defense… with Some Curious Back-Up
In the flurry of action in the trailer ’s last one-half , it ’s tempting to see Tom Hiddleston ’s Loki playfully toss away a twosome of daggers , apparently machinate for a fight and simply fist ticker with excitement . But more than any other shot in this poke , the characters involved may reveal much of the overall story - and which side of the combat he winds up on . For starter , those daggers are a raw add-on to Loki ’s armory , and seem to share a color scheme , at least , with Sakaar ( or he ’s just not afraid of clashing ) . His back - up also demands some superfluous attention , since they are most in spades alien - the one on the left , at least . Which raise a very unexpected doubt .
What could air Loki stridingtowardsa competitiveness ( since his stare suggests impendent badassery ) , flanked by warrior bearing the geometric symbol and outlandish fashion of Sakaar , with a mob of people cowering in fear behind him ? collapse his villainous yesteryear , one might assume that it’shimthe people are crawl from , having learned of his Odin - centrical deception . But if Asgard itself is in danger - as the architecture seems to suggest - would Loki in conclusion make the choice to represent it ? It still does n’t explain his partner in combat , nor the multitude behind him … but it ’s a compelling shooter , to say the least .
6. Thor’s New Look, Now Explained
Audiences were stun when the first full image of"the new Thor " was expose , sporting poor whisker , war paint , a more gladiatorial costume , andtwo very un - Thor - similar brand . commit together the piece of hearsay and plot detail proffer a potential explanation , but now it seems to be confirm , once and for all . Thor is thrown into gladiatorial fight by the Grandmaster , and lose his hair ( and a expert chunk of his cape , apparently ) along the way . At long last , he may resemble the truly terrific hero that his background in Norse mythology might suggest .
As we remark before , it seems that the overhaul in terms of Thor ’s visual expressive style is intended to be something of a " rebirth " for the thespian and character , and not a moment too before long . Age of Ultronimplied that there was wisdom and cognition of the comingInfinity Warthat only he could access - so with the war now loom , he stands poised to prove his worth , proficiency in combat , and that Mjolnir was never what made him mighty . If it endanger Hemsworth ’s biceps in the unconscious process , all the better .
5. Even The Helmet is Back
It would n’t be a Marvel moving picture without some merriment , and in a perfect blending of Jack Kirby - esque design , nonchalant badassitude , and adherence to the mirthful book root word of the lineament , Thor gets a brand young helmet . One that seems designed in maintain with Sakaar ’s overall style … but with the motion-picture show of a substitution , creates a brand name new take on Thor ’s iconic winged helmet . Think Norse mythology meetsTRON(with a bit of anime fox in for good measure ) and you ’re close to the bullseye .
It ’s ill-defined if this is a total coincidence , since the helmetdoesbear a resemblance to the standard Romanist foot helmet ( which is also influence the design of Thor ’s other armour piece ) . The cheek guards and the silhouette say prizefighter , so if the " wing " are intended to merely add a ornamental style , then it ’s downright destiny Thor should find himself wearing it ( in more ways than one , perhaps ) . Either that , or it ’s a case of the Grandmaster ’s armorers having some fun at the expense of the so - call ' god of thunder . ' Both work .
4. An Armored Hulk
It may not be thePlanet Hulkmovie that risible book fans hoped for ( and were regularly tell was coming from Marvel ) , but any opportunity to see Bruce Banner ’s enormous , unripe alter ego suit up in armor is one to be taken . In this case , it ’s the armour antecedently shown duringThor 3 ’s Comic - Con footage , and more latterly in some incrediblepromotionalRagnarokartowkr . don some patchwork armor ( is it really necessary ? ) , a helm , wielding a monumental pound and axe - and some war paint for good cadence - Hulk wo n’t even wait for his entrance to open up to plunge into the area .
But once the shock of seeing the Incredible Hulk dress up as a prizefighter on an alien existence wears off , fans might begin to enquire just how he take there , why he stayed , and how his story will lead him away from it - if he is planned to be regress to the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Whatever the explanation , Thor ’s relief at in conclusion come up a friendly face on the other side of the macrocosm is short lived . This is Hulk , not Bruce Banner . And Hulk is eff to have one biological imperative mood that replace all others : smash .
3. Grandmaster & Loki Enjoy The Fight
patently , the Grandmaster was n’t have a bun in the oven the reveal of a massive , unbeatable unripened juggernaut to elicitjoyfrom his latest " competition , " as his reaction is one of stunned surprise . He ’s not alone in that shock , either … we ’re adopt hisguestis more than surprised to see the Incredible Hulk , considering their last encounter was less than friendly . That ’s ripe , Loki himself take a backside in Grandmaster ’s ( presumed ) individual loge . Which means the larger plot that leads ThortoSakaar , and out of it a draw more interesting .
Again , the simplest account is that Loki has find a new ally to leverage some force over his brother , and used Valkyrie as his go - between . But if you ’re of the psyche that all of this Sakaar natural action is setafterthe rise of Hela , and Thor and Loki ’s visit to New York City , he may be go far to rescue– scratch that , negotiatea way of life out of this situation that do good himself as much as anyone . Whatever the rationality for their meeting - and Grandmaster ’s insistence on their seating arrangement - fans can look forward to at leastpartof a fit between Goldblum and Hiddleston … which may be worth the price of admission alone .
2. A More Ruffalo Hulk
The relationship between Thor and Hulk inRagnarokhas been talk over at length , with the stars themselves referring to it as a magnetic declination on a"buddy road moving-picture show " between the former Avengers . Given that , it ’s a bit surprising to see them hail to blows when they really meet millions of mil from their home . But this blastoff may unwrap an solvent , since the ever - increasing efforts to fuse the Hulk with Mark Ruffalo ’s emotions and performance have clearly reached their zenith . As a result , we can translate the emotion just OK : Thor recognizes Hulk , but Hulk recognizes Thor , too … and from the looks of it , he didn’twantto be found .
It ’s a credit to the animators , digital artists , and Ruffalo that Hulk can visibly beseenthinking about how his state of affairs has changed . This is n’t the raging , or confused Hulk of yesterday , either . Ruffalo has previously hint that the Hulk / Banner identity has changed by the clock time we meet him inRagnarok , so it may be Hulk in the machine driver ’s bottom , and not the brilliant scientist everyone knows and love . It ’s patently hard to know if this expression from Hulk actually take place as a reception to that realisation , but whatever the showcase , Hulk is guess for himself , these Day . And if he ’s looking for a fight … well , permit ’s just hope Thor is n’t expect a rematch of their rage - fueledAvengersbout .
1. The Main Event
It ’s well-defined that this conflict between Thor and Hulk has become the extremely - marketed , much - anticipate ' main event ' ofRagnarokearly on . So it makes sense that the former allies rushing towards eachother to test their potency should be used to accentuate the trailer ’s final moment . But in the end , it seems unlikely that Thor and Hulk ’s opponent will actually be a central conflict of the story . Both Ruffalo and Hemsworth have implied or suggested that Thor and Hulk will have a novel kinship this time around , and not just a punching mates . So the real question is n’t who wins or loses , but what happens when the match terminate ? Where is Hulk mentally , emotionally , and most of all , how did he even get to Sakaar ?
For Thor , this sudden arrival of a former champion could be seen as a prayer answer , or one too many tragedy to handle . It ’s ill-defined if this story is even intended to return Hulk to the MCU fold , or broadcast him out on a journey all his own , to be picked up when Marvel ’s programme for the superhero is more firmly in office . All we bonk is that Thor and Hulk will cross blades inRagnarok . But the detail of how theirpathsget crossed is the real breeding primer for speculation , theorizing , and mad imagination .
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