Harrison Ford's Red Hulk Transformation Takes Center Stage in 'Captain America: Brave New World'

The film revisits characters from 'The Incredible Hulk' while introducing a conspiracy against President Ross that leads to his monstrous alter ego.

Harrison Ford debuts as President Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, a role previously portrayed by the late William Hurt, and transforms into the Red Hulk during the film.
The story revolves around a political conspiracy targeting Ross, orchestrated by Samuel Sterns, a returning villain from 2008's 'The Incredible Hulk.'
Tim Blake Nelson reprises his role as Sterns, whose elaborate revenge plan includes secretly exposing Ross to gamma radiation, triggering his transformation.
The movie connects directly to 'The Incredible Hulk,' featuring references to its events and a cameo from Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, Ross' estranged daughter.
Promotional materials heavily featured Red Hulk, sparking debate about whether the marketing spoiled one of the film's most impactful moments.