The Mask 3: Return of Loki (2025) brings back the zany, supernatural antics of the original Mask films, reuniting audiences with the iconic character Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) while introducing a new face to the madness in the form of Ryan Reynolds. This third installment sees the mischievous god Loki himself make a grand return, and the combination of Carrey’s and Reynolds’ comedic styles promises a high-energy, laugh-out-loud adventure packed with action, humor, and supernatural chaos.
The teaser trailer opens with a scene familiar to longtime fans—a glowing green mask lying in an alleyway. The camera zooms in, and a thunderous voice echoes: “The mask has returned… and so have I.” The voice belongs to none other than Loki, the trickster god who originally forged the mask. Flashes of lightning illuminate the streets as we see Loki (Ryan Reynolds) emerging from a portal, bringing his chaotic energy to the modern world.
Cut to Jim Carrey’s Stanley Ipkiss, now living a quieter life after the wild events of the past. He’s seated at his desk, flipping through an old journal when he suddenly hears a familiar voice in his head. A wide-eyed Carrey, with his signature rubbery facial expressions, mutters, “Oh no, not again.” Just as the audience is reintroduced to the character of Ipkiss, the chaos ensues.
The trailer jumps into high gear as Stanley, against his better judgment, once again dons the mask, transforming into the manic, green-faced cartoon-like figure that gave him his fame. With CGI more advanced than ever, the over-the-top visual effects push the boundary of reality, showing the Mask’s reality-warping powers at their most extreme. He pulls out comically large weapons, spins into tornadoes, and changes outfits at lightning speed, all while cracking outrageous jokes in rapid-fire fashion.
In contrast, Ryan Reynolds as Loki brings a different kind of humor—sarcastic, sharp, and unpredictable. We see Loki and the Mask face off in a hilarious duel of wits, each one trying to out-trick the other. Loki’s return means trouble for Stanley, but it’s also the perfect opportunity for Reynolds’ quick, witty delivery to shine, playing against Carrey’s physical comedy in a rivalry packed with comedic energy.
There’s no shortage of action in the teaser, with the Mask causing mayhem across the city—turning buildings into giant rubber toys, running from over-the-top villains, and breaking the fourth wall to talk directly to the audience in classic Mask style. One scene shows the Mask impersonating famous action heroes in rapid succession, including a moment where he parodies Deadpool (a nod to Reynolds’ own character) in a self-referential joke that brings the house down.
The stakes are raised as Loki reveals his true plan: to take full control of the mask’s power and plunge the world into chaos. Stanley Ipkiss must team up with unlikely allies, including a quirky, modern-day archaeologist played by a yet-to-be-revealed actor, to stop Loki before it’s too late.
The teaser wraps up with a fast-paced montage of comedic and action-packed sequences—Stanley using the mask’s powers in absurd ways, Loki conjuring mythical creatures, and a final shot of the two standing off, each in their full supernatural glory. The trailer closes with the tagline: “One wears the mask… the other made it.”
With a budget rumored to be around $120 million, The Mask 3: Return of Loki is set to be a visual spectacle, combining state-of-the-art CGI with the wacky, surreal humor that made the original films so beloved. Jim Carrey’s return as Stanley Ipkiss has generated massive excitement, and Ryan Reynolds’ involvement as Loki adds a fresh comedic dynamic to the series, blending slapstick, action, and witty banter in ways that both long-time fans and newcomers will enjoy.
Set for release in summer 2025, The Mask 3 aims to bring back the magic of the original film while introducing new layers of comedy and action that reflect the sensibilities of today’s blockbuster audiences.
