Overview
- In a new GQ interview, Mark Ruffalo said he wants a solo Hulk movie and that discussions continue, but he questioned audience appetite and called the outcome uncertain.
- Multiple outlets note that Universal still holds distribution rights to any standalone Hulk film, creating a commercial hurdle for Disney and Marvel Studios.
- Ruffalo has previously said Kevin Feige told him Marvel would not pursue a standalone Hulk, underscoring ongoing internal reluctance.
- Coverage points to unresolved MCU threads such as the introduction of Bruce Banner’s son Skaar as potential material if a solo story were ever pursued.
- Reports expect Ruffalo to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day next summer, while his status in the upcoming Avengers films remains unconfirmed as the MCU heads toward a soft reset.