The ‘Spider-Man 4’ rumors are in full swing, and the latest buzz is enough to leave Marvel fans on the edge of their seats. Could Tom Holland’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man really team up with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher to take on Mark Ruffalo’s rampaging Hulk?
While it may sound like fan fiction on steroids, the rumor has caught much attention online. Moreover, it’s important to note that these rumors should be taken with a grain of salt. However, they’re undeniably exciting for people wanting to see the green Goliath in action.
Insider Reports Suggest Spider-Man Clashing With The Hulk Is On The Table For ‘Spider-Man 4’
According to John Rocha (The Hot Mic), there were, at one point, discussions about a street-level team-up featuring Spider-Man and The Punisher squaring off against the Green Goliath. Though he stresses the uncertainty of these plans moving forward, co-host Jeff Sneider backed up the idea.
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Sneider, who has often provided reliable insights, particularly backed the idea of Hulk’s inclusion. Over the past few months, speculation surrounding ‘Spider-Man 4‘ has reached fever pitch. Ghost Rider, Black Cat, Mephisto, etc have all been floated as potential villains for Holland’s Peter Parker.
Additionally, according to reports, the script is undergoing major revisions, with rumors suggesting differences of opinion between Tom Holland and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. As a result, ‘Spider-Man 4’ is still a long way from entering production, with no finalized shooting script in sight.
So, if the Spider-Man/Punisher/Hulk concept is indeed on the table, it would mark a bold new direction for the character. Moreover, in the comics, Spidey teams up with Frank Castle and clashes with Bruce Banner, so it’s not entirely out of the realm of possibility.
Hulk Vs. Wolverine Will Reportedly Be A Part Of MCU’s Mutant Saga
As if one Hulk-related rumor wasn’t enough, the long-rumored Hulk vs. Wolverine movie is also making headlines. According to insider Cryptic4KQual, the project is being saved for Marvel’s Mutant Saga. While Wolverine famously debuted in the comics by battling the Hulk, insiders believe a standalone movie centered on their fight wouldn’t be substantial enough.
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Instead, fans might see a brief clash teased in upcoming projects like Secret Wars or Doomsday, with a full-blown showdown happening later in the MCU’s timeline. “It wouldn’t be a half-assed cash grab just for people to come to watch a fight,” the insider explained.
The movie would reportedly explore a deeper, more nuanced reason for their confrontation to ensure that the story has real weight. Moreover, the idea of a Hulk vs. Wolverine movie during the Mutant Saga makes sense. It would allow Marvel Studios to properly integrate mutants into the MCU while honoring the history of these iconic characters.
