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Thor: Ragnarok trailer obliterates Disney and Marvel record

Beating Captain America: Civil War and Beauty and the Beast

Wednesday 12 April 2017 09:18 BST

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Thor: Ragnarok - Teaser Trailer

The Thor films may be some of Marvel’s weaker outings, but that hasn’t stopped fans getting very, very excited for Thor: Ragnarok.

People are so keen to see Chris Hemsworth’s short hair and Jeff Goldblum’s turn as The Grandmaster the trailer has broken records.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Thor: Ragnarok has become Disney’s most-watched trailer within 24 hours, having been viewed around the world 136 million times.

That huge milestone beats Beauty and the Beast — Disney’s previous record holder having been watched 127.6 million times — and Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War's 94 million views.

However, Thor: Ragnarok still falls behind overall record holder Stephen King’s It, which was viewed 197 million times within a day.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

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Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Thor's in Trouble

A tone-setting moment right at the outset here, as Thor breaks the fourth wall like the plucky protagonist of an '80s teen movie. "Now, I know what you're thinking. How did this happen? Well, its a long story."

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Introducing Hela

Thor's trouble is all thanks to Hela (Cate Blanchett), the Asgardian death goddess.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

A Powerful Foe

A woman who can not only seemingly lift Mjolnir (is she worthy?)...

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Bye Bye Mjolnir

... but also crush it to pieces.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

The Death Goddess

Here's Hela in her traditional antler-like headdress familiar from the comics.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

"Asgard is Dead"

Hela's powers are so formidable, in fact, that it looks like she's able to conquer (and if the film is staying true to its Ragnarok name, destroy) Asgard single-handedly.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Lost in Space

Thor is seemingly ejected to some junk-filled planet...

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Valkyrie's Prize

... where he's promptly captured by Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Hela's Attack

In the comics, Valkyrie is an Asgardian who leads the Valkyries; warrior women tasked by Odin to lead the souls of slain heroes to Valhalla. Hela seems to have had other plans, though.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Valkyrie's Descent

Hela's attack is devastating, and it's presumably why Valkyrie has fled to space's back alley.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

The Grandmaster

And particularly why she's joined forces with the Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum), who oversees the gladiatorial arena, which is where the film takes inspiration from the comics' Planet Hulk storyline.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Skurge

A brief shot of Karl Urban's Skurge the Executioner. In the comics, Skurge is originally an Asgardian supervillain who conducted Loki's dirty work with his magic double-bladed battle axe, turned good guy when he joins in the fight to delay Ragnarok. It's hard to tell exactly which side he's fighting for here.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Loki's Back

The same goes for Loki, though shots of both Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston filming together in New York suggests the pair may be on good terms for the moment.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Thor's Haircut

Yes, the Norse god has had a pretty dramatic makeover for the franchise's third installment; his new haircut fit for the bloody arena.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Thor's New Weapons

With no Mjolnir to help him, Thor must rely on a new arsenal of weapons.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Planet Hulk

Taken straight from the Planet Hulk storyline, here's the green giant in his gladiator gear ready to face off against Thor.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

The Grandmaster and Loki

Wait, do these two know each other?

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

"He's a friend from work!"

Thor's relieved to see the Hulk emerge into the arena...

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

The Hulk is Displeased

... but the Hulk doesn't return the friendly welcome.

Thor: Ragnarok: A shot-by-shot breakdown

Thor vs. Hulk

Fight!

Along with Hemsworth and Goldblum, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Tessa Thompson, and Idris Elba all feature in Thor: Ragnarok.

Marvel have three upcoming films set for release in 2017 — Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man Homecoming, and Thor: Ragnarok — the first being Guardians, out 28th April. Thor: Ragnarok hits UK cinemas 27 October.

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