The Hulk has been appearing in MCU movies for a long time but hasn’t actually had one to himself since 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. Rumors have been persistent that Marvel wants to do a World War Hulk or Planet Hulk movie, but it’s never come close to happening. However, if a new report is accurate, not only is that about to change but a major filmmaker could be lining up to direct it.
Following a Production Weekly listing that said World War Hulk would begin shooting in 2025, World of Reel reached out to its sources and said Marvel’s goal is to begin shoot this year, although nothing is official just yet.
Furthermore, the report says the ball will get rolling with Captain America: Brave New World, which we know will introduce the Red Hulk, while Thunderbolts* will be the film connecting it to Hulk’s solo effort. Mark Ruffalo will return as Bruce Banner, naturally.
Finally, Kevin Feige has reportedly already begun reaching out to directors and one of them is Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga director George Miller. Miller has apparently been interested in directing Thor 5 after working with Chris Hemsworth, and it was Hemsworth who set up a meeting for him with Marvel.
Miller has long been interested in superhero films. Remember, he was attached to direct the failed Justice League: Mortal before it got canceled.
In Marvel Comics, World War Hulk takes place after the events of Planet Hulk, which were very loosely adapted in Thor: Ragnarok. Hulk was sent by various heroes into outer space, where he landed on a gladiator world, became its champion, and started a family. When his wife is killed, Hulk returns to Earth with a serious chip on his shoulder, and he takes out all of his rage on the heroes who exiled him in the first place.
I would take all of this with a grain of salt because these rumors come around often. The Hulk has been caught up in rights issues for years, which is why Marvel hasn’t been able to make a movie with him. But these days nothing can stand in the way of Disney if they want to make something happen.
