
The first and extended 5-minute trailer for the highly-anticipated
Thor, which was debuted at San Diego Comic Con, has now hit the web.
The epic adventure
Thor spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Directed by
Kenneth Branagh, in
Thor,
Chris Hemsworth portrays the title character with
Tom Hiddleston in the role of Thor’s brother Loki, and
Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Additionally, the studio has cast Academy Award® winning actor
Anthony Hopkins as Odin,
Renee Russo as Frigga,
Ray Stevenson as Volstagg,
Tadanobu Asano as Hogun,
Josh Dallas as Fandral,
Jaimie Alexander as Sif,
Idris Elba as Heimdall, as well as Colm Feore,
Kat Dennings and award-winning actor
Stellan Skarsgård.
The screenplay for
Thor was penned by
Mark Protosevich as well as
Ashley Miller &
Zack Stentz, and
Don Payne. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige will produce the film. Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel, and Marvel Studio’s Co-President, Louis D’Esposito, will executive produce.
The film is slated for release in theatres domestically on May 6, 2011 via Paramount Pictures which will also release the film on a worldwide basis.
Check out the new trailer below, then sound off with your reactions in the comments below.

Thor movie photos
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