While Ruffalo has starred as Hulk in Marvel movies, the rights to the character are actually owned by Universal Pictures, predating Disney's 2009 acquisition of Marvel Studios, which means Universal has the right of first refusal to distribute any stand-alone Hulk movies.

Why is Hulk not in the Marvel timeline?

Marvel's Official Timeline Changed When Hulk Was Born

Previously, there was a possible connection between 2008's The Incredible Hulk and 2003's Hulk from director Ang Lee due to the MCU movie's 5-year time jump and the time between the Hulk movies; however, the new reveal cements the MCU Hulk's different origin.

Why did Marvel replace Hulk?

We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in The Avengers. 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.

Is Hulk considered Marvel?

Banner goes on the run from the military while attempting to cure himself of the Hulk. Peter Menzies Jr. After the mixed reception to Universal's 2003 film Hulk, Marvel Studios reacquired the rights to the character, though Universal retained distribution rights.

Will the Hulk ever get his own movie?

Ruffalo said that Marvel Studios' president Kevin Feige confirmed to him that Hulk will never get a standalone film, and the character's development would instead be sprinkled in as subplots in future MCU projects.

Why Is It Impossible To Make A Good Hulk Movie?

Why is there no Hulk movie with Mark Ruffalo?

In a 2024 interview with GQ, Ruffalo stated that it's financially tricky for Marvel Studios to make a Hulk movie, saying that "it's very expensive if you did a whole movie, which is why they use the Hulk so sparingly." As valid and accurate as that statement is, there is also the matter of the Hulk distribution rights.

Was Bruce Banner trying to recreate Captain America?

Bruce Banner's childhood dream was to be like Captain America, a skinny youth transformed into an athletic hero. Graduating university two years early, he sought to reproduce the lost super-soldier serum, working for the government under S.H.I.E.L.D.'s General Ross.

Who was the Hulk's first enemy?

Thunderbolt Ross has been the Hulk's oldest enemy since the Hulk's very first appearance in comics.

Who is the strongest Avenger?

Why can t Hulk change in Infinity War?

A Marvel fan seems to have figured out the real reason why Bruce Banner—played by Mark Ruffalo—could not transform into Hulk at will in last year's Avengers: Infinity War. Hulk was being too difficult to control for Bruce Banner in Avengers: Infinity War.

Who replaced Hulk?

“The Incredible Hulk” only grossed $264 million worldwide, a sharp decline from “Iron Man's” $585 million. It's well known by now that Marvel scrapped all the follow-up plans it had for Norton continuing as Hulk. He was later replaced by Mark Ruffalo.

Why did Hulk not fight in Endgame?

Co-director Joe Russo eventually clarified that the real reason Hulk stayed out of the fight was simply because he was "tired of playing hero to Bruce Banner."

Is Hulk not immortal anymore?

No. He is not truly immortal. Every time Banner is killed or the Hulk is killed (and we know he can be killed) there's always something left of him.

Who is the weakest Hulk?

Who wins, Hulk or Juggernaut?

The two brawlers have fought beyond these two encounters, but these two fights establish a few hard facts: the Hulk can be overpowered by the Juggernaut; the Hulk cannot consistently stop the Juggernaut; and most importantly, the Hulk's strength, even at maximum, cannot harm the Juggernaut at his maximum power.

Who is Hulk's arch enemy?

The Leader (Samuel Sterns) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Leader first appeared in Tales to Astonish #62 (December 1964), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko as the archenemy of the Hulk.

Why did they rename Bruce Banner?

According to both Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno, it was also changed because CBS thought the name Bruce sounded "too gay-ish", a rationale that Ferrigno thought was "the most absurd, ridiculous thing [he had] ever heard". On the DVD commentary of the pilot, Johnson says that it was a way to honor his son David.

Why does Hulk respect Captain America?

Like Marvel's other heroes, Hulk has spent enough time around Steve Rogers to understand he's the linchpin of the Avengers and the man most able to help fix a world gone mad.

How many personalities does Hulk have?

Commonly portrayed as a raging savage, the Hulk has been represented with other alter egos, from a mindless, destructive force (War), to a brilliant warrior (World-Breaker), a self-hating protector (the Devil/Immortal), a genius scientist in his own right (Doc Green), and a gangster (Joe Fixit).

Will Disney buy the Hulk?

The film was initially released and distributed by Universal on June 13, 2008, and the company held the rights to the title for 15 years. Now, in a notable shift, the rights have reverted to Marvel Studios, leading to the film's release on Disney+.

Will Iron Man return?

Robert Downey Jr is open to returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In an interview with Esquire, the actor said he'd happily play Tony Stark aka Iron Man in future movies if Marvel gods want him to. (Also Read – Robert Downey Jr on his journey 'from uninsurable actor to Oscar winner': Father thought I got robbed…)

Will Hulk ever be angry again?

So while the MCU's Hulk may never go back to being angry the same way he was before, Bruce has a new set of personal demons to deal with that can have lasting repercussions on the MCU.