Summary
Following the success ofDeadpool & Wolverine, an eventual showdown betweenHulkand Wolverine is a possibility, a notion that already got a major boost five years ago from one of theMCU’soriginal Avengers. Hugh Jackman once again reprising his role as Wolverine and teasing a confrontation with the Hulk in the film makes it hard for the MCU to ignore something fans have been wanting to see for years.
Mark Ruffalo has talked about wanting a Hulk vs. Wolverine movie in the past. With the briefHulk cameo inDeadpool & Wolverine, the excitement about a movie, or even a fight scene between the two characters, is palpable. TheMCU movieshave excelled at delivering perfect moments of fan service throughout its history and there is no doubt a fight between the two characters would deliver on the high expectations that have been placed on Hulk vs. Wolverine.
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Mark Ruffalo Revealed His Wolverine Vs Hulk Dream In 2019
During Tokyo Comic Con in 2019, Mark Ruffalo revealed that he had talked to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige about possible storylines for the Hulk in the MCU. Ruffalo said,“Hulk vs. Wolverine. I’d like to see that. Hulk vs. Wolverine!“This was talked about afterAvengers: Endgame, as the Multiverse Saga was about to kick off. Even though mutants have been teased in various projects, it wasn’t untilDeadpool & Wolverinethat the MCU seemed to really be building up to their eventual inclusion in the MCU. Knowing that Ruffalo wants to see the fight happen, and fans do as well, it seems likely that it will happen eventually.
It’s interesting that there were already talks about having Wolverine battle it out against the Hulk after Disney acquired Fox and the rights to X-Men.With Wolverine having first appeared in an issue where he fights the Hulk, it makes sense that the demand for it has always been there. It’s a dream come true for comic book fans and something that can lend itself well to a tense moment in a film. Ruffalo was definitely onto something when he told Feige that is what he wanted to see from Hulk in the MCU.
Deadpool & Wolverine Made A Hulk Battle Even More Exciting
One of the manyDeadpool & Wolverinecameosteased an intense Hulk vs. Wolverine battle. During Wade Wilson’s trip throughout the multiverse in search of a new Logan, he comes across a variant of the character that is wearing the iconic John Byrne brown and yellow Wolverine costume. In that scene,Wolverine is about to fight a variant of the Hulk, eventually striking the iconic pose where the Hulk is reflected in Wolverine’s claws, an homage to the remarkable cover ofThe Incredible Hulk #340.
Wolverine’s first appearance was inThe Incredible Hulk #181, which featured a clash between the two characters.
Hulk vs. Wolverine is clearly on Marvel’s mind, even though the scene inDeadpool & Wolverineacts as a nice one-off nod to the character’s comic book history.With the hype surrounding Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine, seeing him in the iconic brown and yellow suit, and having him ready to square off against the Hulk, it might be wise for Marvel to capitalize on that excitement.The Hulk has already fought numerous heroes throughout the MCU, now it’s time for him to officially fight Wolverine.
How The MCU Could Pay Off Wolverine Vs Hulk
The two characters already had theperfect on-screen fight in theHulk Vs.animated movie, which should be a major inspiration for the MCU if they ever decide to have a Hulk vs. Wolverine showdown. In that film, Wolverine is tasked with hunting down a rampaging monster in the isolated Canadian wilderness. The setting is fantastic and lends itself well to great fight choreography and stand-out moments. There is a scene where the fight takes place in a river, which the MCU should definitely incorporate if they decide to have the battle.
Even though it can be fun just seeing Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine throwing down with the Hulk, it should mean more than that.
The focus on their fight, if the MCU does go through with it, should be the parallels to their tragic stories.Both are people who were manipulated through experiments and turned into beings of destruction against their will.They are virtually indestructible and if they can’t control themselves, the people they care about the most can get hurt. Even though it can be fun just seeing Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine throwing down with the Hulk, it should mean more than that. If that can happen, it could be one of the best scenes that the MCU has ever had.
Mark Ruffalo was right five years ago when he told Kevin Feige that he would like to see Hulk fight Wolverine. The history between the two characters in the comics and the tease inDeadpool & Wolverinemakes the idea of them going toe-to-toe in the MCU something that needs to happen. A fight betweenHulkand Wolverine in a movie likeAvengers: Secret Warscould be one of the best fight scenes the MCU has ever had. If not during that movie, an official Hulk vs. Wolverine film could be an enticing project for Marvel.
Hulk
The Hulk, a Marvel Comics superhero created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, is physicist Bruce Banner transformed by gamma radiation. He morphs into a giant, green-skinned creature of immense strength and invulnerability when angered. Struggling with his transformations, Hulk allies with other heroes, battling villains while balancing his intellect with uncontrollable rage, making him a central figure in Marvel’s universe.
