The present invention provides a preparation method for Resmetirom and an intermediate I thereof. In the method, by means of a continuous process, there is no need to separate the intermediate and perform post-reaction work-up, thereby saving a plurality of procedures and
operation time; and the work-up is simple and efficient, and the use of a highly polluting
reagent pyridine is avoided. Moreover, by adjusting a material feeding order, the reaction can be promoted and the color of a product can be effectively improved. The entire process is simple to operate and cost-effective, uses a green and
environmentally friendly reagent, and is suitable for large-scale industrial production.