Mark Ruffalo on His Possible Return as Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and His Excitement to Work with Jon Bernthal

Mark Ruffalo recently spoke about the upcoming film *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, where he’s rumored to reprise his role as Bruce Banner (aka Hulk). However, the actor admitted that he hasn’t seen a script yet, so he remains unsure of the details surrounding his potential involvement. Ruffalo expressed his excitement about possibly sharing scenes with Jon Bernthal, who will return as Frank Castle (aka The Punisher). The two actors share a mutual friend in Lena Dunham, which has sparked their excitement to collaborate. Ruffalo mentioned that Bernthal’s portrayal of The Punisher is unique and that he’s eager to finally meet him. The actor also recalled his last appearance as Banner in 2022’s *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law*. The *Spider-Man* movie is rumored to involve Tom Holland’s Spider-Man facing street-level villains, with Scorpion, played by Michael Mando, making a return. Other cast members include Sadie Sink, Tramell Tillman, and Liza Colón-Zayas in undisclosed roles. The film is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and is currently filming in the UK. *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* is set for release on July 31, 2026.