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Mark Ruffalo’s portrayal of The Incredible Hulk will not be featured in the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday. Since debuting as the green titan in 2012’s The Avengers, Ruffalo has been a consistent presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), last appearing in the 2022 Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Despite the film boasting the largest ensemble cast in MCU history, Ruffalo confirmed that his version of Hulk will not appear in this installment.
Ruffalo Open to Future Hulk Opportunities
Although Hulk will be missing from Avengers: Doomsday, Ruffalo remains open to reprising his role in future MCU projects. Currently starring alongside Chris Hemsworth in the thriller Crime 101, Ruffalo credits his Marvel work for expanding his career possibilities. In an interview with Empire magazine, he stated,
“As long as they keep finding cool things to do with Hulk. It’s given me so many gifts. You know, I probably wouldn’t be in Crime 101 if it wasn’t for The Avengers.”
– Mark Ruffalo, Actor
Hulk’s Upcoming Appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
While Hulk will not appear in Avengers: Doomsday, the character is confirmed to show up in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, scheduled for release in July 2026. This Sony-Marvel collaboration stars Tom Holland as Spider-Man, alongside Zendaya as Michelle ‘MJ’ Jones-Watson, Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, and Sadie Sink in an undisclosed role.
Chris Pratt Expresses Desire to Return as Star-Lord
In addition to Ruffalo’s updates, fellow MCU star Chris Pratt, known for his role as Star-Lord since 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, recently shared his enthusiasm about returning to the franchise. Pratt expressed a strong desire to fulfill a promise teased in Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3, where Star-Lord’s return was hinted at. Speaking with ScreenTime, Pratt said,
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“I think I would really love to make good on that promise.”
– Chris Pratt, Actor
Star-Studded Lineup for Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday assembles an extensive and impressive cast, featuring Chris Hemsworth reprising his role as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as James ‘Bucky’ Barnes, Wyatt Russell as US Agent, David Harbour as Red Guardian, and Lewis Pullman as Sentry.
The film also introduces the Fantastic Four with Pedro Pascal playing Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as The Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing. Following the inclusion of the X-Men universe, legendary actors Sir Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Sir Ian McKellen as Magneto, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Channing Tatum as Gambit, James Marsden as Cyclops, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, and Rebecca Romijn as Mystique are all set to appear.
Additionally, Chris Evans is confirmed to return as Steve Rogers, marking his first appearance since Avengers: Endgame in 2019.
Anticipated Storyline and Release Details
Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. The storyline is expected to follow the Avengers, New Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four as they unite to confront Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., who threatens to unleash catastrophic plans across the Multiverse. This ambitious crossover aims to bring together numerous iconic heroes and villains for what promises to be a defining chapter in the MCU.
