Movies News Talk
Fans have been wondering, is it time to bring back the original Hulk in the MCU? The beloved character has undergone an exciting transformation and a significant change after Avengers: Endgame. It all happened after his defeat by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, as he could not overcome a deep-seated fear. It has now been a long time since fans saw him.
Bruce Banner managed to overcome a personal fear in Avengers: Endgame, through a combination of rage and courage. He finally combined the Bruce Banner character's consciousness with Hulk's form. It's referred to as the Smart Hulk form. The MCU embraced the change and now the fan community continues to question if the Hulk story can get back to a classic Hulk and Banner interaction.
The most likely time we'll see the Hulk return in the MCU would be in Avengers films! The beloved Hulk has been a critical presence since the start of the MCU, showing his power in Avengers films and even making an amazing appearance in She-Hulk. In the Deadpool & Wolverine cameo, the Hulk appearance is more consistent with the "Rage Hulk", and his return is what fans want to see.
The Hulk story can continue, but fans are looking for a greater sense of continuity and storytelling. They might have some criticisms. It is possible to imagine this version of Hulk and how his presence might influence the overall world of Marvel. However, a return of the "Rage Hulk" is important to so many fans.
Since Hulk can't get his own Hulk solo film, it seems unlikely for fans to see a standalone feature focusing on Hulk. A Hulk cameo, much like what was seen in Deadpool & Wolverine, is always an option and has brought a new level of anticipation! Marvel may be hesitant, given the popularity of Smart Hulk, but if they make the move, they'll need to make it happen, or they will face serious backlash.
The possibility of revert Smart Hulk, as many fans hope for, is still in the air. It will be great to see this transformation play out onscreen. It would bring excitement to how the Hulk will affect the MCU. This is because it is clear fans still appreciate how the "Rage Hulk" is intertwined with Hulk's influence, especially given his power in battles such as the Hulk vs Wolverine clash, seen in the new movie.
In a future with Marvel stories, there is an open book for the Hulk future. Even if the Hulk was an important part of Hulk's legacy in the past, he remains a crucial component of Marvel's roster. How does Hulk's role evolve? What impact could a transformation into his original form have? If there is even more anticipation, it is clear the world of Marvel still has great Hulk potential, in the end, it will all be up to Marvel.