Hulk Smash... Into Spider-Man's Next Flick? Ruffalo Reportedly Returning!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Word on the street (via IGN South Africa, bless 'em) is that Mark Ruffalo's Hulk might be gracing the silver screen alongside Tom Holland's Spider-Man in *Brand New Day*, which could mean some serious smashing is on the horizon. Throw in some returning villains and a Punisher appearance, and Spidey's got his work cut out for him!
Right, so the rumour mill is churning out some potentially massive news for all you web-slinging, gamma-powered fans out there. According to a report over at IGN South Africa (kudos to them for sniffing this one out), Mark Ruffalo's Hulk – yes, the big green rage monster himself – is supposedly swinging into the next Spider-Man movie, currently known as *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*.
Now, both Sony and Marvel are playing coy, refusing to comment, which, let's be honest, only adds fuel to the fire, doesn't it? Where there's smoke, there's usually a giant, angry, green bloke ready to smash. If the whispers are true, Ruffalo will be back as Bruce Banner, presumably offering some sage (or, you know, gamma-irradiated) advice to young Peter Parker. Maybe he'll teach him how to control his spider-rage. One can dream, eh?
But wait, there's more! It seems Michael Mando, the chap who played the Scorpion way back in *Spider-Man: Homecoming*, is also rumoured to be making a return. Scorpion and Hulk in the same movie? That sounds like a recipe for some serious property damage. Someone get Tony Stark on the phone... oh, wait. (Too soon?).
It's worth remembering that we haven't seen Ruffalo's Hulk since the *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law* series on Disney+, and his absence from the initial *Avengers: Doomsday* announcements had some folks worried about his MCU future. This Spider-Man appearance, if it pans out, could be just the shot in the arm (filled with gamma radiation, naturally) that the Hulk needs.
Of course, we already know that Tom Holland is back as Spidey, and Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are along for the ride too. We're also getting Sadie Sink (of *Stranger Things* fame) joining the cast, alongside Jon Bernthal, reprising his role as The Punisher. Punisher *and* Hulk? This is getting crowded! Imagine the team-up potential... Heck, imagine the arguments over who gets the last slice of pizza.
And speaking of potential, set leaks are hinting at the inclusion of Mister Negative and his Inner Demons. For those who've battled him in the Insomniac *Spider-Man* games, you know he's not one to be trifled with. This Brand New Day is shaping up to be rather chaotic, isn't it? Is it just me, or does this sound like Spidey is going to need all the help he can get?
The film is slated for a July 2026 release, so we've got a fair bit of waiting to do. But one thing's for sure: if these rumours are true, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* could be the biggest, greenest, and most punisher-y Spider-Man movie yet. Fingers crossed!
Tags: Marvel, Spider-Man, Hulk, MCU, Rumors
Original article: IGN South Africa