The spinach-fueled hero is ready for action! The concept trailer for Popeye The Sailor Man has just been released, and Tom Hardy steps into the role of Popeye, the iconic, brawny sailor who has been reimagined for a new generation in a darker, more intense take on the beloved character.

Directed by Christopher Nolan (Inception, Dunkirk), Popeye The Sailor Man is a gritty and action-packed reimagining that brings the classic character into a rougher, more grounded world. Popeye, a war-hardened and battle-worn sailor, finds himself caught in a high-stakes struggle to protect Olive Oyl (played by Margot Robbie) and their son, Swee’Pea, from the clutches of Bluto (played by Jason Momoa), a ruthless criminal mastermind who controls the underworld. As Popeye faces not only Bluto’s brute force but his own inner demons, he must tap into the power of spinach—and his own resilience—to save the ones he loves.

The teaser opens with Popeye (Hardy) standing alone on a ship at sea, his back to the camera. The wind howls around him as he takes a long drag from a cigarette, looking out over the turbulent ocean. His gravelly voice cuts through the silence: “I’ve been fightin’ all my life, but this… this is different.”

Key moments from the trailer include:

• Popeye’s brutal fight scenes, where his incredible strength, enhanced by spinach, allows him to take on multiple enemies at once in hand-to-hand combat—fists and pipes flying, while his sailor’s grit shows in every punch

• Olive Oyl (Robbie) in a more complex, empowered role, using her intelligence and resourcefulness to fight alongside Popeye, while also struggling with the sacrifices required to live in a world of constant danger

• Bluto (Momoa), a terrifying, physical adversary, who commands a criminal empire, bringing violence and chaos wherever he goes, and harbors a twisted obsession with Olive Oyl

• A tense, emotional moment between Popeye and Olive, where Popeye reveals the burden of his past and his fear that his violent nature will bring harm to his family, while Olive reassures him of his worth beyond his strength

• Swee’Pea, the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 they both love, caught in the crossfire, leading to Popeye’s final decision to face Bluto in a last, desperate confrontation

• The iconic spinach transformation, where Popeye, pushed to his limit, devours spinach and becomes an unstoppable force of nature, battling Bluto and his goons in a massive, chaotic showdown

• The epic final scene where Popeye and Bluto face off on a ship in a storm, their fight shaking the very foundation of the vessel as lightning strikes and waves crash all around them

The film promises to combine intense action, deep emotional drama, and the classic humor that Popeye is known for, but with a darker, more grounded tone that’s never been explored before. Hardy’s portrayal of Popeye adds complexity and depth to the iconic character, while Momoa’s portrayal of Bluto is menacing and larger-than-life.

Social media is already buzzing with excitement, with hashtags like #PopeyeTheSailorMan, #TomHardyPopeye, and #BlutoRising trending across platforms worldwide.

Popeye The Sailor Man is set to hit theaters on May 15, 2026, with a global IMAX release.

One sailor. One fight. And a love stronger than the sea itself. ⚓💥