Is Hulk getting web-slung? Mark Ruffalo poised for a smash return in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Whispers surrounding the highly anticipated film Spider-Man: Brand New Day have been wreaking storms online as the speculation regarding the possible return of Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, has seemed to surf online. Although nothing has been officially confirmed yet, the rumors have gained momentum, hinting that something exciting might be cooking behind the scenes. Apparently, both Ruffalo and Tom Holland are absent from the cast of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, further fueling the curious speculation that Marvel might be saving the dynamic duo for the Brand-New Day.
According to a new report, Marvel Studios has reportedly tapped Mark Ruffalo to star alongside Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Because it's not been officially confirmed, it’s quite unclear what Ruffalo’s role in the film would be. Some fans speculate that he may appear in a brief cameo, while others believe his engagement could be far more significant, laying the groundwork for Bruce Banner’s arc leading into Avengers: Doomsday.
If this turns out to be true, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will mark Ruffalo’s tenth appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Bruce Banner, a.k.a. the Hulk. His most recent outing was in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, where he took on a mentor-like role for Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters. Prior to that, the Hulk had a significantly prominent presence in Thor: Ragnarok.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is slated to be the fourth addition to the MCU’s Spider-Man realm. The film will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), with the screenplay authored by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
So far, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will see Tom Holland reprise his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, accompanied by Zendaya as MJ and Jacob Batalon as Ned. Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is also reportedly associated in an undisclosed role. Details about the film’s villain remain tightly under wraps, adding to the intrigue. Following the events of No Way Home, which stripped Peter back to his roots as a street-level, friendly neighborhood superhero, this next chapter is expected to deliver a more humble and grounded personal story, one that may steer away from universe-saving stakes in favor of emotional depth and character-driven conflict.
Filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to commence in late July in London, with production expected to wrap by fall. Sony Pictures has officially slated the web-slinging adventure for release on July 31, 2026. Currently the movie has no direct box-office competition on opening day. However, the movie will be sharing the July spotlight with Disney’s live-action Moana and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
Yes! You read that right. So mark your calendars as Spider-Man: Brand New Day got a lot bigger, shaping up to be a wild ride.
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