At long last, it's Thor: Love and Thunder week, and as the countdown clock inches closer to zero, Marvel Studios has released an action-packed new TV spot for the Taika Waititi-directed blockbuster, teasing the epic showdown between Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Gorr (Christian Bale).
Having seen the movie (review Tuesday!), we'll warn you now that the TV spot does spoil the major new weapon upgrade our beloved God of Thunder receives in the film - Zeus' (Russell Crowe) lightning bolt - and how it factors into his epic showdown with the God Butcher. But don't worry too much, because it does manage to withhold many of the film's fun secrets, so feel free to watch as you get ready for next weekend!
Watch the latest TV spot below:
In addition to Chris Hemsworth as the titular God of Thunder, the cast will also feature Academy Award-winner Natalie Portman as Jane Foster/Mighty Thor, Tessa Thompson as King Valkyrie, Academy Award-winner Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher, Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, Karen Gillan as Nebula, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, 9x Academy Award-nominee Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon, Vin Diesel as Groot, Sean Gunn as Kraglin Obfonteri, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, Taika Waititi as Korg, and Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe as Zeus.
“Let me tell you the story of the space viking, Thor Odinson…”
The film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a search for self-discovery. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
Thor: Love and Thunder thunders into theaters on July 8!