Mark Ruffalo is in talks to reprise his role as Hulk in the upcoming Spider-Man film 'Brand New Day,' directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, potentially adding a new mentor figure in the MCU's Spider-Man universe, with the film set for release on July 31.
Mark Ruffalo is set to appear as Hulk in the upcoming Marvel film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, marking his continued presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and adding to the film's ensemble cast, which includes other familiar characters and villains. The movie, scheduled for July 2026, is expected to focus on a back-to-basics approach for Tom Holland's Spider-Man amidst ongoing MCU storylines.
The upcoming Spider-Man film 'Brand New Day' will feature appearances by Marvel characters Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Scorpion (Michael Mando), with Ruffalo reprising his role as Bruce Banner and Mando returning as Mac Gargan, a potential villain. The film aims to match the scale of 'No Way Home' and will also include Sadie Sink in an unspecified role. Scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, the movie continues the trend of Marvel crossovers and team-ups.
Mark Ruffalo's Hulk will appear alongside Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the upcoming film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which also features other MCU characters like Michael Mando's Scorpion and Jon Bernthal's Punisher, set to release on July 31, 2026, with a focus on street-level crime and new villains.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is set to feature returning characters including Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Jon Bernthal's Punisher, Mark Ruffalo's Hulk, and Michael Mando's Scorpion, hinting at a team-up with a more grounded, street-level tone. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is filming now with a release planned for July 31, 2026, and may include more characters, possibly expanding the Marvel universe's scope.
Mark Ruffalo is confirmed to return as Hulk in 'Spider-Man 4', set to release on July 31, 2026, alongside other returning characters like Michael Mando's Scorpion and Jon Bernthal's Punisher, with the film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Director Louis Leterrier revealed that Edward Norton fought with Marvel over the tone of "The Incredible Hulk," wanting it to be more serious like Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight." Norton's clash with Marvel led to his replacement by Mark Ruffalo. Leterrier also recalled clashes with William Hurt on set, including a disagreement over the size of Hurt's mustache. Despite the tensions, Leterrier and Hurt eventually found common ground. Thaddeus Ross, played by Hurt, will be returning to the MCU in "Captain America: Brave New World," portrayed by Harrison Ford.
In the upcoming Netflix series "All the Light We Cannot See," based on Anthony Doerr's novel, the Hulk actor, Mark Ruffalo, will be time-traveling to WWII-era Europe. The series follows the story of a blind teenage girl named Marie-Laure in France during the Nazi invasion, who unknowingly connects with a young soldier tasked with eliminating her. The series will be released on November 2.
Marvel Studios may have regained the rights to produce a solo franchise for the Hulk character from Universal, according to recent reports. The character has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Universal has held the distribution rights for any standalone Hulk films. However, it appears that Marvel Studios may have negotiated a deal to regain those rights, potentially opening the door for a new Hulk solo film in the future.