The MCU’s Hulk has had a rocky journey over the past decade. Between actor changes and an inability to carry his own solo film, Bruce Banner has taken a backseat in recent years. However, his brief cameo in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ showed that audiences still have an appetite to see the fan-favorite monster in his iconic form. His appearance reignited discussion around the character and what the future holds for him in the MCU.
Hulk’s cameo saw him revert back to his rage-filled persona instead of remaining in his recently established “Smart Hulk” state. Fans online exploded in excitement on seeing the original green beast back in action, even if just for a moment. This proved there is still interest from audiences to explore the duality of Banner and The Hulk separately rather than seeing them merged into one as they have been.
Hulk’s Cameo In ‘Deadpool And Wolverine’ Has Fans Excited
Hulk’s appearance in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ highlighted how little the character has progressed since Bruce and the green beast merged in ‘Avengers: Endgame‘ to become Smart Hulk. Reverting to his classic look and persona would open up new storyline possibilities to develop on both sides of his fractured psyche.
The upcoming ‘Avengers‘ films would provide the perfect opportunity for this change to occur. With world-threatening villains on the horizon, the Avengers will need every hero operating at full power. A story arc transforming the beast back to his original self could help elevate Banner in the eyes of fans again.
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There’s A Scope For Solo Hulk Outings In The Future
Separating Bruce and his counterpart apart once more has allowed their individual stories to be told more effectively. A solo movie for the character has not hit the MCU so far, but branching the characters out more provides a place to nurture each of their respective arcs.
The character could take on a dark superhero or even a villain role exploring his rage while Bruce deals with regaining control. With ‘She-Hulk’ showing there is an appetite for Mark Ruffalo’s portrayal, reverting his character paves the way for new compelling narratives.
Reintroducing the original Hulk in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ fired up discussions around the character’s wasted potential in recent years. With the ‘Avengers’ films around the corner, the MCU now has a prime chance to course correct in a way fans are longing for.
Separating Bruce from the smart version of the big green guy opens up prospects for development previously unavailable. Fans are ready for the Hulk they fell in love with initially to make his prominent return, and the studio would be wise to listen to these calls.
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