Thor Ragnarok Trailer Short Hair

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This morning, Marvel released the very first teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok. While there was plenty to like — ahem, Cate Blanchett as Marvel's debut female villain — one glaring change had the internet pulling out the torches and pitchforks. No, it had nothing to do with the universally beloved Jeff Goldblum. It was about Thor's (Chris Hemsworth) new 'do.

Sometime between falling victim to Valkyrie's (Tessa Thompson) net and ending up face-down in a colosseum with the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), the golden son of Asgard got his long, luscious blond locks chopped off.

The trailer gives fans a peek into the Technicolor-rave-cum-music-festival world of Sakaar, where the natives love themselves some body paint and bloody combat. That explains Goldblum's makeup and sweet white 'do, but doesn't do much to placate fans when it comes to Thor's own look.

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For two Thor movies and two Avengers movies, viewers have grown accustomed to seeing the mythical Nordic god with long hair — fans even noted that it was getting progressively longer with each film. Well, times are a'changing and so is Thor's mythical hair. In Ragnarok, he's sporting a close-cropped buzz along with the war paint.

ICYMI: The Teaser Trailer for #ThorRagnarok is here: https://t.co/HpZYnzwa2N pic.twitter.com/fL4k74fp5J
— Disney (@Disney) April 10, 2017

Some fans pointed out that the short hair was not something that appeared in the comics. Ever.

I'm gonna sue Marvel for making Chris cut his hair because GIIIIRLLL THOR AIN'T HAVE NO SHORT HAIR
— Ann ? (@Mayniacsz) March 9, 2017

Hate to sound like a complainer, but not into the new Thor look. At. All.

If the hair is long, the hero is strong.

Write that down.
— Eric Calderone (@331EROCK) March 9, 2017

Others were too distraught to even form an opinion. That's okay, change is hard.

"In Thor: Ragnarok, Chris Hemsworth has cut his hair short for the role"

Me: pic.twitter.com/AfKxMSQxYf
— Maggie (@itscarobb) March 9, 2017

But there were things in the trailer to distract from Thor's chop. Fans were feeling Hela, who looked hella badass in every shot, whether she was scowling or wearing amazing headgear.

Great Odin’s raven! Here's a breakdown of the first #ThorRagnarok trailer: https://t.co/9yAukiOavu pic.twitter.com/ypPOqfGh9S
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) April 10, 2017

Who is Cate Blanchett playing in #ThorRagnarok and how can we get her smokey eye? ? https://t.co/Tnp5cy8iaa pic.twitter.com/XZlsFvDrry
— Fandom (@getfandom) April 10, 2017

And while that short hair was a lot to take in, some things never change. Loki (Tom Hiddleston) was present and accounted for in full force.

Gif of the day #ThorRagnarok pic.twitter.com/PE1dxHnEyx
— SEVERUS (@KEN14DAMS) April 10, 2017

Though the same can't be said for Mjolnir. RIP, Thor's hammer.

Why do I feel like my best friend died? ?? #Mjolnir #ThorRagnarok pic.twitter.com/pMfiwUPHl8
— Superhero Of Steel? (@SuperheroSteel) April 10, 2017

Thor and his short hair hit theaters on November 3. Remember, everyone: We've dealt with this before.

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