Captain America 4 Director on Why Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk Didn’t Appear

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In contrast to having characters like Tim Blake Nelson’s The Leader and Liv Tyler’s Betty Ross from The Incredible Hulk (2008), the movie Captain America: Brave New World chose not to feature Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, leaving fans taken aback. Although the film appeared to be influenced by numerous Hulk comic book storylines, particularly those involving Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk, it seemed logical for the Hulk to make an appearance. However, much to everyone’s surprise, the Hulk was absent from Captain America 4. Recently, director Julius Onah has shed light on why Dr. Banner and his alter-ego were left out of the film.

Julius Onah reveals why Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk didn’t return in Captain America 4

In a recent chat, Onah shared that the idea of featuring Mark Ruffalo’s character, Bruce Banner (Hulk), in Captain America: Brave New World was discussed. However, they opted not to include him so as to keep the main focus on Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson.

Ultimately, I believe this movie turned out exactly as it should—it’s all about Sam and his journey. This is the beginning of Sam’s cinematic career as Captain America, and we wanted to highlight how he uses his abilities to conquer adversity,” stated the filmmaker. (via The Playlist)

As a devoted fan, I can share that during our discussion about Captain America 4, the creator emphasized why Hulk wouldn’t appear, saying something along the lines of, “I decided to focus on Banner, despite Mark Ruffalo’s brilliant portrayal and the anticipation he stirs. However, this choice was crucial because it kept the spotlight firmly on Sam, making this film truly his story.

Mark Ruffalo last portrayed the Hulk in 2022, playing Bruce Banner in the controversial Disney+ show, “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”. After that, there has been no formal announcement about where the Hulk is currently located.

Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype.

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2025-02-25 17:41