Mark Ruffalo‘s Hulk future in Avengers: Doomsday remains unclear following a new report from an MCU insider. The latest update comes amid Marvel fans’ debate and unveils where the character stands in the upcoming multiverse story.
According to industry insider Daniel RPK, the Hulk did not appear in the movie’s latest test screening. He reacted to another post citing the director’s interview, in which they revealed the character’s presence in the upcoming Avengers film.
Speaking with EmpireOnline, Joe Russo said Banner is “certainly involved in the story that revolves around Doom,” but he did not “confirm or deny” his appearance in Doomsday. Reacting to the tweet, Daniel wrote, “Recent test screening didn’t have him [Hulk] in the film. But guess we’ll see.”
However, this is only a rumor, and Marvel has not publicly confirmed the contents of any test screening. MCU fans should take this update with a pinch of salt.
Why do people think that Hulk is going to be in Avengers: Doomsday?
Much of the speculation began when the recently released Avengers Endgame: Encore added additional footage for the upcoming MCU film. One scene involved Mark Ruffalo’s Dr. Bruce Banner in an underground bunker recording a video of his new serum test. Doctor Doom appears off-screen and abducts Banner as he transforms into Hulk, before the screen cuts to black. After the camera returns, there is no one in the bunker.
That scene has led fans to believe that Hulk may appear in Doomsday. The director’s comments hint that fans can expect a few surprises by tying his connection to Doom’s storyline. However, there is no official confirmation of the character anywhere else in the film’s marketing push, such as the chair cast reveal, the SDCC on-stage reveal, or the trailers.
Ruffalo’s Hulk recently appeared in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and the Encore scene takes place after the events of the webslinger movie. However, his status for Doomsday remains unclear.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on December 18, 2026.
Originally reported on SuperHeroHype.
