Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies have always had an Avenger-level guest star with the films running through Tony Stark, Nick Fury, and lately Doctor Strange. Now with Brand New Day incoming, it’s no surprise that another Avenger has signed on for a ‘substantial role’.
Apparently Nexus Point News is saying that Mark Ruffalo is set to make an appearance as the Hulk/Bruce Banner in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It’s said that his role will be ‘much larger than a cameo’, so it’s possible that he could be Spider-Man’s in back to the good graces of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
We don’t know exactly which bonds Peter had decided to salvage after the events of No Way Home, but we know that he’s going to be staying away from his remaining loved ones in order to keep them safe. At best, he probably reintroduced himself to Doctor Strange, but everyone else does remember who Spider-Man is; it’s Peter Parker nobody knows anymore.
As for Hulk, his last major appearance was in the series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law where it’s revealed that he has a son. Marvel never pulled on that thread for years, but maybe we’ll finally get to see where that goes before the events of Avengers: Doomsday.
Besides Ruffalo, it’s also said that Michael Mando is also in talks to make a return as Scorpion/Mac Gargan. His last appearance had him getting seriously injured by Peter, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he comes back in a bit role as a thug with some upgraded tech, ready to clash with Spider-Man.
Then again, this is just speculation for now. The way Marvel works, we don’t know how much they’re willing to suddenly change behind-the-scenes.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to come out in theaters on July 31, 2026.
