Actor Mark Ruffalo potentially coming back as the Hulk in the upcoming 'Spider-Man: Fresh Start' film.
In an exciting development for Marvel fans, it has been confirmed that Mark Ruffalo will reprise his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the upcoming film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." This marks Ruffalo's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since his debut in "The Avengers" back in 2011.
The confirmation was made official in early August 2025, with credible entertainment news outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision newsletter, Collider, Parade, and Kimatv reporting Ruffalo's involvement. The exact details about Ruffalo's role or the extent of his appearance are yet to be revealed, but sources indicate that this casting has been rumored for some time and solidified as the script and production progressed.
Ruffalo's character has previously appeared in films alongside Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark/Iron Man, Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange. The specifics of his role in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" are currently unclear, as it's undetermined if a deal has been reached for him to reprise his role as Bruce Banner.
Joining Ruffalo in the film are Jon Bernthal, known for his role as the Punisher, Liza Colón-Zayas, Emmy winner from "The Bear", and Sadie Sink, from "Stranger Things", who will appear in the film with undisclosed roles. Actor Mark Ruffalo is also considering an appearance, but details about his role are yet to be confirmed.
The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and is scheduled to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" will also feature the return of Zendaya as M.J. Jones-Watson and Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds. Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers are the screenwriters for the film.
In a recent teaser video clip, a close-up of the new Spidey suit was shown with the caption "something brand new is coming." The fourth "Spider-Man" film will undoubtedly bring fresh excitement to fans, with its unique blend of familiar faces and new characters.
[1] The Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ [2] Collider: https://collider.com/ [3] Parade: https://parade.com/ [4] Kimatv: https://www.kimatv.com/
Movies-and-TV outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Collider, Parade, and Kimatv reported that Mark Ruffalo will reprise his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the upcoming MCU movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," making it entertainment news for Marvel fans. The fourth Spider-Man film, set to release in July 2026, will offer a unique blend of familiar faces and new characters.
