Hulk Actor Confirms He's Out of Next Avengers Movie
The green giant won't be smashing alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes in their biggest battle since Endgame. Mark Ruffalo breaks his silence on his MCU future.
Mark Ruffalo won't be suiting up as the Hulk for Marvel's massive upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday. The actor confirmed his absence from the 2026 superhero epic during a recent Empire Magazine interview, leaving fans wondering if Earth's Mightiest Heroes can handle Robert Downey Jr.'s Victor von Doom without their strongest member.
The revelation raises serious questions about the team's firepower. Can the Fantastic Four, X-Men, Thor, Shang-Chi, Ant-Man, Black Panther, and Captain America defeat this familiar yet reimagined villain without the big green powerhouse?
Ruffalo Stays Optimistic About MCU Future
Despite missing the fight, Ruffalo expressed enthusiasm about continuing his Marvel journey. "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," he told the magazine.
His comments spark speculation about the Hulk's role in this summer's Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Could the character face serious danger that explains his Doomsday absence?
The Spoiler King Strikes Again
Ruffalo's confirmation came with his trademark humor about Marvel's secrecy policies. When Jimmy Fallon asked why he wasn't in last year's star-studded Doomsday announcement video, the actor joked: "They decided that it was better to get rid of me than for me to tell the end of the next movie."
The comment references Ruffalo's notorious history of accidentally revealing major plot points. A full year before Avengers: Infinity War hit theaters, he spoiled Thanos's universe-ending snap during an interview. The slip was so bad that Don Cheadle refused to do joint press appearances with him.
Marvel's Most Infamous Leaker
Ruffalo's spoiler track record includes ruining Steve Rogers' Endgame wedding and accidentally livestreaming Thor: Ragnarok's opening 20 minutes. During the Ragnarok premiere, he forgot to end his Facebook Live stream before sitting down, broadcasting the film's audio to his followers.
Surprisingly, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige later thanked Ruffalo for the Ragnarok leak. The viral incident generated massive press coverage for the movie, turning an embarrassing mistake into unexpected marketing gold.