Ruffalo Says Hulk Not Confirmed for SpiderMan Brand New Day

Mark Ruffalo said he had not yet read a script and could not confirm whether his Bruce Banner, the Hulk, will appear in SpiderMan Brand New Day, the Tom Holland-led sequel that began production this summer and is scheduled to open July 31, 2026. The actor made the comments while speaking on the red carpet for his HBO series, acknowledging industry reports that he is attached but stopping short of a firm confirmation.

"If I'm doing that, which the rumors are that I am, once I get a script, I'll know it's real," Ruffalo said, adding that he has not yet received material. In a separate interview he reiterated, "I don't know. I'm still waiting to hear. I haven't read a script yet." Despite the uncertainty, Ruffalo expressed enthusiasm about working with Jon Bernthal, who is widely reported to be joining the film as Frank Castle, the Punisher. "I can't wait to work with him, he's so funny and he's such a great actor," Ruffalo said, noting a mutual friend in Lena Dunham and that the two have not yet met.

SpiderMan Brand New Day is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. The cast reportedly includes Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon,...