First Look: Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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A recently released photo from the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows Mark Ruffalo back as Bruce Banner, and fans are already wondering what this means for The Hulk’s role in the movie.

A photo from UnBoxPHD shows Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner looking bruised and battered, wearing a coat and surrounded by people on set. Fans are puzzled by his injuries, because he should be able to turn into The Hulk to avoid getting hurt.

Why Didn’t Banner Turn Into The Hulk?

This image raises an interesting question: why didn’t Bruce Banner transform into the Hulk? The Hulk usually appears automatically as a way to protect Banner, and he can heal from injuries incredibly quickly, so it’s unusual that he didn’t appear here.

This detail has sparked fan theories that something has changed since She-Hulk, potentially preventing Banner from transforming into the Hulk, or even completely separating them.

In Infinity War, we learned that the Hulk was resisting Bruce Banner’s control, seemingly punishing Banner for years of exploiting him as a weapon. By Endgame, they’d found a compromise, becoming the Smart Hulk – a combination of intelligence and strength. Now, a recent image of Mark Ruffalo as an injured Banner suggests he may have fully separated from the Hulk, potentially bringing back the more volatile and dangerous side of the character.

Could Hulk and Banner Be Split Apart?

For a long time, there have been whispers that the Savage Hulk – a wilder, more aggressive take on the character – might appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, potentially as an enemy.

If this is true, the new image might hint at a big change from the comics: Bruce Banner and the Hulk splitting into separate people. Without the Hulk, Banner would be completely defenseless, which could explain why he’s hurt in the picture.

As a fan, I’m really curious if this recent split in the story is going to tie into that scene they filmed with the ambulance and paramedics. It was a bit mysterious seeing them rush someone away, and I’m wondering if it’s connected to what’s happening now!

Release Info

The upcoming film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 31, 2026.

The film features Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Marvin Jones III, with Jones III playing the villain Tombstone. Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige produced the movie, which continues the story of Tom Holland as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2025-10-21 05:01