As much as it may be hard to believe, despite not receiving a direct sequel, The Incredible Hulk is indeed canon in the larger scheme of the MCU. The contents and storyline of the film are referenced in subtle ways throughout the MCU films over the years.
Theatrical. The Incredible Hulk premiered on June 8, 2008, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California and was released in theaters on June 13 in the United States, where it opened in 3,505 theaters. The film is part of Phase One of the MCU.
The events of The Incredible Hulk take place in 2010, five years after Bruce Banner's first transformation into the Hulk. This eliminates the possibility of the MCU Hulk timeline lining up with Lee's Hulk, which was released in 2003.
For example, The Incredible Hulk begins in Brazil, which is where Hulk (2003) leaves off. This is because the script that was used for The Incredible Hulk was originally supposed to be a sequel, until Marvel decided against it, and Edward Norton reworked the script to firmly establish it as a "reboot".
In conclusion Hulk (2003) is unambiguously canon to Phase 1 of the MCU. I recommend watching it after Iron Man (in place of the 2008 film) and watching The Incredible Hulk after Iron Man 2.
While it retains a more serious tone generally than, say Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk is definitely not a pushover when it comes to getting fans to enjoy a good movie. The action sequences, though not that many, were pretty good.
As much as it may be hard to believe, despite not receiving a direct sequel, The Incredible Hulk is indeed canon in the larger scheme of the MCU. The contents and storyline of the film are referenced in subtle ways throughout the MCU films over the years.
Eventually, Norton was fired from the role and recast. Kevin Feige issued a statement shortly after saying: “Our decision is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members. “
The Hulk may live on in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but ego clashes and shared universe plans have kept Edward Norton from joining his The Incredible Hulk co-stars in returning to the franchise. 2008 saw the debut of a movie that continues to have major repercussions for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The science behind the device is not fully revealed, but it is clear that Bruce Banner's human form returned after he created a device that would suppress his Hulk alter ego. The device effectively reversed Bruce's years of hard work in the lab after Thanos' snap to merge his two halves into one.
There is a much greater difference between Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk and Thor: Ragnarok than there is between Bruce Banner in Hulk and The Incredible Hulk. And yet, The Incredible Hulk is ironclad canonical to the MCU, despite these differences.
Tim Roth portrays Emil Blonsky / Abomination in the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films The Incredible Hulk (2008) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), as well as the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022).
Most of the basic information The Incredible Hulk introduces is relatively straightforward. Even though it was one of the MCU's earliest installments — following on Iron Man's heels in 2008 — little carries over from the movie going forward.
Hulk (2003) is not on Disney+ as it was not made by Disney or Marvel Studios. Hulk failed to garner an immediate following like several other superhero movies of its time. In large part, this uneven reception is likely because Hulk isn't terribly interested in being a traditional superhero movie.
Here's the thing, though: Every MCU project to feature Ruffalo as the uncontrollable rage monster in the torn purple pants have not been standalone Hulk adventures. Why? Because Universal Pictures still owns the screen rights to the classic character.
"Tony Stark's story is far from over," Downey said. "Iron Man 4 will explore new dimensions of the character and his legacy through the eyes of Morgan. It's an honor to continue this journey and see where it leads." Feel free to express your thoughts on this exciting project by leaving a comment below.
Stark activates a series of weaponized satellites that open fire on the Hulk, leaving him unconscious in his Bruce Banner form. S.H.I.E.L.D. later imprisons Banner in a facility three miles underground, with the other Warbound members having been taken into U.S. military custody.
This upset the actor, who wanted a more focused look at the Hulk's personal traumas, but Marvel wanted something else. As a result, Norton left the franchise badly and the studio was left without a Hulk until Mark Ruffalo took over the role in 2012, appearing in 'The Avengers'.
After she and Banner parted ways due to the Hulk still being hunted across the globe, she likely continued her work as a scientist and professor at Culver University. However, it was confirmed that Betty Ross did get snapped by Thanos in Infinity War and later brought back with the rest of the population in Endgame.
Enraged, Hulk absorbed the whole radiation of the planet and also gained the so-called Old Power, powerful energy flowing through Sakaar, and it literally transformed him into a living, breathing cosmic bomb capable of completely destroying entire planets from releasing the huge amounts of gamma energy..."The World ...
The Inverse Analysis — Hulk and Bruce Banner had some ongoing power issues throughout Infinity War that ultimately led to Bruce Banner absorbing the Hulk persona entirely going into Endgame. Hulk refused to emerge for the rest of Infinity War after losing to Thanos, which was somewhat frustrating for viewers.
David Banner extracts the bio-luminescence properties from jellyfish, implied to be why the Hulk is green. But bio-luminescence isn't about having green skin, it's the ability to emit light from your skin, and the Hulk's skin doesn't glow, not even in the dark, and all he has is skin with green pigment.
The Immortal Hulk outpaced nearly every other version of Bruce Banner as the Hulk. His strength was nearly unstoppable, and he gained power few other Hulks had mustered. Immortal Hulk reminded everyone what kind of monster the Hulk could become.
With Banner's mind and Hulk's brawn, the Smart Hulk is just as strong as the regular Hulk and is even stronger because he can use his brains to increase his strength when he needs to.
