Hulk might finally get the spotlight he deserves in Avengers: Secret Wars — and it could all start with Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

For years, Hulk’s journey in the MCU has felt incomplete. The transformation into Smart Hulk happened off-screen, skipping the emotional climax of Bruce Banner’s struggle. Many fans felt robbed of the raw, primal Hulk they had grown to love. But Mark Ruffalo’s ongoing presence in the MCU hints that the story isn’t over yet.

Hulk’s Return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Mark Ruffalo is confirmed to reprise his role as Hulk in the 2026 release Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This film will also feature Michael Mando’s Scorpion, a mystery villain, and potentially even the Punisher.

Rumors suggest Hulk may not appear as the calm, witty Smart Hulk here. Instead, fans could witness the return of the classic Savage Hulk — a force of nature that could clash with both Spider-Man and the Punisher. This sets the stage for a high-octane showdown unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Why Savage Hulk Is Perfect for Avengers: Doomsday

If Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings back the primal Hulk, he’ll be ready for Avengers: Doomsday. That movie is expected to demand raw strength and unstoppable rage — something Smart Hulk can’t deliver in the same way.

Bruce Banner’s intelligence might still play a role, but the Avengers will need the pure destructive power of the original Hulk to face the multiversal threats ahead.

The Immortal Hulk Possibility in Secret Wars

After Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars could take Hulk’s story to an entirely new level. The movie might adapt elements from Marvel’s Immortal Hulk comics, placing Hulk in the Below-Place — a terrifying, supernatural realm.

Here, Hulk could face his deepest fears, his origins, and even monstrous versions of himself. With characters like She-Hulk, Skaar, and the Devil Hulk potentially appearing, this subplot could be one of the darkest and most emotionally charged in MCU history.

Why Secret Wars Is Hulk’s Best Shot

Due to Universal’s distribution rights, a solo Hulk movie is unlikely. Including The Immortal Hulk storyline in Secret Wars ensures fans still get this iconic arc on the big screen.

As one of the last remaining original Avengers, Ruffalo’s Hulk deserves a powerful send-off — and the multiverse chaos of Secret Wars is the perfect place to do it.