Hulk just smashed our hearts: Mark Ruffalo says it might never happen…

Marvel fans all over the world love the angry green character, which for some strange reason still does not have a standalone film. Hollywood actor and the man behind ‘Hulk’, Mark Ruffalo finally spilled the beans on the long-speculated possibility of a standalone Hulk movie, and broke our hearts in the process.

Offering fans both insight and disappointment, Ruffalo addressed the movie rumors in a recent interview with GQ. Known for portraying Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, since 2012’s The Avengers, Ruffalo revealed that while he’s open to the idea, several hurdles remain in solo outing the green Avenger.

He revealed that the rights to that character aren’t actually with Marvel, and it is still a Universal property. “Honestly, I’m not sure if it will ever happen,” Ruffalo said, adding that there are ongoing internal discussions, but there is doubt on whether there is strong enough interest to justify the effort.

He said that there have been numerous Hulk films already, so now the question is if anyone really wants another one. “But I would be thrilled to do one, and I believe audiences would be interested if we could figure it out,” he added.

For context, the last standalone Hulk film was The Incredible Hulk (2008), featuring Edward Norton as Bruce Banner. Though Ruffalo later took over the role, the film remains part of the official Marvel Cinematic Universe canon, recently referenced in Captain America: Brave New World. Prior to this Eric Bana has also flexed his muscles into becoming the Big Guy.

‘TASK’ IS ANOTHER STORY…

Outside of the Marvel universe, Ruffalo recently appeared in the hit streaming series Task, portraying FBI agent Tom Brandis. The gripping drama also stars Ozark’s Tom Pelphrey as Robbie, a troubled father entangled in a criminal underworld.

Mark Ruffalo delivered one of his most emotionally resonant performances to date in the finale of HBO’s Task, in a powerful courtroom scene that brought closure to a deeply fractured family. In a moment that capped the series’ exploration of grief and forgiveness, Brandis reads a heartfelt letter to his incarcerated adopted son, Ethan, offering absolution for the death of his wife and an open door home.

Talking to USA Today, Ruffalo said about the ending, “Simpler was more powerful,” adding that he spent months preparing for the pivotal scene. Though the parole outcome remains undisclosed, the embrace between Brandis and his daughters signals a path toward healing.

The finale also saw Brandis choosing compassion over protocol, turning a blind eye to a million-dollar stash of drug money left to Maeve (Emilia Jones), enabling her to escape with her nieces for a better life. Ruffalo defended the choice, noting the gray areas in justice, “It’s not to the detriment of anybody.”

Looking ahead, fans can expect to see Ruffalo return to the MCU in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, where he’ll reprise his role as Bruce Banner alongside Tom Holland, with whom he has also built a ‘spoil-alert friendship’. The upcoming feature marks 14 years since his debut in the Marvel franchise.

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