Austin Butler’s Steamy Post Has Fans Begging For A ‘Warning’ Before Scrolling

By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on August 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT

Austin Butler at the 'Caught Stealing' gala film screening
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Austin Butler just broke the internet again.

The "Elvis" star shared a series of black-and-white shots on Instagram that left fans gasping for air. In the steamy images, Butler is seen shirtless, flaunting his chiseled abs and toned physique while slipping on a pair of boxing wraps.

Sweat dripping, hair tousled, and a piercing stare into the camera, Austin Butler looked every bit the leading man his fans know and love.

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Austin Butler’s Shirtless Photoshoot Sends Instagram Into Meltdown

Butler kept his caption minimal, letting the photos do the talking, and they did plenty. Within just two days, the post racked up nearly 600,000 likes and an avalanche of comments that prove fans were anything but chill.

“Next time I need a warning,” one fan declared, racking up over 7,600 likes in agreement.

Another added, “Well good morning to you too,” while one stunned follower simply wrote, “SIR? EXCUSE ME?”

The thirst didn’t stop there. Comparisons rolled in quickly, with one user calling him the “New Brad Pitt,” and another fan shouting, “Holy sweet Jesus!”

It’s not the first time Butler has sent social media into a frenzy, but this shoot in particular had fans labeling it “his best yet.” As one fan account summed it up, “I think this is my favorite photoshoot so far.”

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Butler’s Glow-Up Sparks Debate

Austin Butler’s latest round of shirtless photos didn’t just have fans swooning, they also reignited the internet’s fascination with his transformation over the years.

A viral post compared Butler at 19 years old to his current 34-year-old self, showing just how far the actor has come from his Disney Channel and Teen Nick days to his current status as a full-fledged Hollywood leading man.

The side-by-side snaps had fans buzzing with commentary. “Like fine wine, I tell you!” one follower wrote, while another praised the progression as “The glow up.”

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Austin Butler’s Men’s Health Transformation

If Austin Butler’s Instagram had fans spiraling, his Men’s Health cover officially sealed the deal.

The September/October issue features the actor front and center, shirtless and drenched in sweat, with his sculpted abs and steely gaze taking over the magazine’s pages.

The outlet praised Butler’s “whole body, whole mind transformation,” diving into how he rebuilt his approach to acting after physically grueling roles like Elvis Presley in "Elvis" and Feyd-Rautha in "Dune: Part Two." Butler opened up about burnout, health scares, and finally learning not to “erase himself” in order to deliver powerhouse performances.

But while the interview touched on the actor’s craft, fans couldn’t look past the visuals. One Instagram user summed it up simply with, “Lord, have mercy.”

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Another admitted, “Today I bought my first Men’s Health magazine,” while others called the cover “absolutely gorgeous” and “mind-blowing.”

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Butler’s Gym Pic Takes Over X

As if his Men’s Health spread wasn’t enough, Austin Butler gave fans another reason to lose their minds when a behind-the-scenes shot from photographer Dian Chan surfaced on X. The snap shows Butler mid-workout, shirtless on an assault bike, his abs and sculpted arms on full display while rocking track pants and a focused, sweat-drenched look.

The post, shared by Austin Butler News, quickly racked up over 136,000 views, thousands of likes, and plenty of comments that prove the actor’s gym grind is everyone’s weakness.

“He’s hot and sexy with no shirt, that’s definitely my man of dreams lol,” one fan declared, while another summed up the internet’s collective mood with a GIF captioned, “There is a God!”

Austin Butler Turns 34 And Fans Lose It Over Birthday Post

Buzzing Pop set the internet ablaze with a simple birthday shoutout, “Happy 34th birthday to the talented and handsome Austin Butler.” Alongside the message, a shirtless photo of Butler in a baseball cap quickly became the real gift, at least for fans.

The post racked up nearly 100,000 views and over 3,000 likes in less than a day, sparking a mix of thirsty, hilarious, and heartfelt reactions. “I need him so bad,” one user confessed, while another joked, “How come his belly button looks like that?”

Others used the moment to spotlight his acting chops, with one fan declaring, “Deserved an Oscar for Feyd.”

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