Red Hulk's debut in Captain America: Brave New World allows the MCU to finally adapt a story audiences have waited years for. The last time MCU viewers saw Hulk rage out was in Avengers: Infinity War before he was whooped by Thanos. Shortly after, Bruce Banner learned how to combine his two personas into one, uniting his brains and brawn. While Professor Hulk is a unique direction for the character, it's disappointing that Hulk has essentially been neutered by Marvel for phases 4 & 5.
Many want to see Hulk smash again, and that could happen soon but with a different character. Harrison Ford's Thunderbolt Ross will transform into Red Hulk in Captain America 4, and it's likely he'll go on a rampage that Sam Wilson needs to stop. However, Sam will have a difficult time stopping Red Hulk by himself, meaning he may need help from other MCU heroes. It's unclear if Red Hulk's rampage will extend past Brave New World, but the MCU could use this opportunity to adapt a version of World War Hulk.
Red Hulk Is A Better MCU Candidate For World War Hulk
World War Hulk is one of the most legendary storylines in the history of Hulk comics. The 2007 story begins with Hulk and his pregnant wife being banished from Earth by the Illuminati. After the spaceship explodes and kills his wife, Hulk blames the Illuminati for her death and returns to Earth for revenge. However, his vengeance extends past the Illuminati and threatens Earth as a whole, leading to destruction and devastation that needs to be stopped.
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World War Hulk is an excellent story because it shows the Avengers' nightmares fully realized. What if Hulk's rage was used for brutality rather than protection? Unfortunately, since Mark Ruffalo's Hulk is no longer a rage machine, it no longer makes sense to adapt this storyline with his character. However, Red Hulk allows the MCU to tell a story where Hulk is on a rampage and needs to be stopped by the Avengers. It may not have the personal touch of World War Hulk, but it would be cool to see a project where a Hulk is the central villain.
Why Red Hulk's World War Hulk Story Would Prevent An Awkward MCU Hulk Change
The MCU's Bruce Banner has full control over his rage and strength. He is incredibly relaxed, and knows how to Hulk out while keeping his composure. Red Hulk prevents the MCU from rapidly changing Bruce's character arc while still giving audiences an MCU Hulk rampage they want to see. However, there is still a chance Banner could Hulk out after his latest revelation.
She-Hulk ended with Hulk introducing his son, Skaar, who he recently met after traveling in space. The details of his son are unknown, but if it follows the comics, then Skaar was conceived during Hulk's time on Sakaar. If something happens to Skaar, that could be the trigger that enrages Hulk again. Red Hulk is the MCU's best chance at a World War Hulk storyline, but it's not impossible for Bruce to revert to the green rage monster.
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Release Date February 14, 2025
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