Mark Ruffalo is set to reprise his role as Bruce Banner in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and new merchandise leaks may have given fans a clue about the Hulk’s next transformation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Hulk’s portrayal in recent MCU instalments has faced criticism from fans who miss the character’s earlier, more aggressive persona seen in The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Since 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, the Hulk has not appeared in his “rage mode” form, with Avengers: Endgame introducing “Smart Hulk” off-screen.
According to YouTuber Displaying Model Behavior, Hasbro’s 2026 Marvel Legends toy line will feature figures for Spider-Man, the Punisher and the Hulk — reportedly “a savage version of the Jade Giant.” This has led to speculation that Spider-Man: Brand New Day could see the return of a more ferocious Hulk.
Fan theories suggest something in the film may cause Banner to lose control, potentially leading to a confrontation with Spider-Man and the Punisher.
Social media posts reacting to the leak have voiced enthusiasm for the idea, with one user writing: “Please let this be true, we need the Savage Hulk back.” Another added: “We wanted this.”
While early speculation pointed to Mr Negative as a possible trigger for Hulk’s rage, insiders, including The Cosmic Circus’ Alex Perez, have stated the character will not appear in the film.
The main antagonist remains unknown, although The Hollywood Reporter has claimed that “Spider-Man, Punisher and Hulk will all fight one another before figuring out who the real bad guys are.”
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