The return of both Ruffalo and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man signals Marvel’s effort to reunite some of its most beloved heroes. Production is set to begin later this month in the United Kingdom.
In addition to Ruffalo’s return, the film is also said to bring back Jon Bernthal as Punisher and Michael Mando as Scorpion — both characters that originally appeared outside of the MCU and are now integrating into the main universe.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKe en and Erik Sommers, the film is expected to explore a new era for Spider-Man while also tapping into the wider Marvel family.
Why It Matters:
Ruffalo’s return as Hulk bridges multiple MCU eras and could restore confidence in the franchise’s direction.
The inclusion of characters like Punisher and Scorpion indicates Marvel is further integrating its streaming and Netflix-era characters into the big screen.
For ScreenPicks viewers who follow superhero cinema, this adds weight to Spider-Man’s next chapter beyond just web-slinging.
What to Watch For:
How Hulk’s role intersects with Spider-Man’s story: mentor, side-kick, or central ally?
Which timeline/version of Banner/Hulk will appear — will it reference the 2012 Avengers or a new incarnation?
If Punisher and Scorpion’s inclusion will lean into darker vibes or maintain family-friendly tone.
Source:
Tom’s Guide — “It’s official — The Hulk will return in Spider-Man 4”
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