Director Confirms Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk Omitted from Captain America: Brave New World

In the anticipated film 'Captain America: Brave New World,' the absence of Mark Ruffalo's Hulk surprised many fans, despite the movie including characters from 2008’s 'The Incredible Hulk.' Director Julius Onah explained that the decision to omit Bruce Banner was made to maintain the focus on Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, as it is his first cinematic adventure as Captain America. Onah noted that while discussions about including the Hulk occurred, they ultimately felt that it would detract from Sam's story. Ruffalo last portrayed the Hulk in the 2022 series 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,' and since then, there have been no updates about the character's future. The film does reference significant elements from Hulk's lore, including the character President Ross, who is set to transform into the Red Hulk. Fans are left wondering what lies ahead for the Hulk following the events of 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Secret Wars.'