Mark Ruffalo is not leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe, despite a wave of online claims suggesting the actor had been fired by Disney. The rumors began after Ruffalo’s wil insults towards former President Donald Trump during the Golden Globes sparked political backlash. The actor has now put the speculation to rest.
While appearing at the Golden Globes, Ruffalo called out the former president and criticized federal immigration enforcement, referring to ICE agents as “literal stormtroopers.” He said, “If we’re relying on this guy’s morality for the most powerful country in the world, then we’re all in a lot of trouble.” The comments triggered debate online and fueled unverified reports that Marvel had cut ties with him.
Asked about the rumors during an interview promoting his new film Crime 101 alongside Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry, Ruffalo laughed off the claims. “Not that I know of,” he said when asked if Disney had ended his contract. Hemsworth quickly called the rumors “nonsense,” with Ruffalo adding that he remains in “a good relationship” with Marvel Studios. “I’ll be there as long as they’ll have me,” he said.
Ruffalo took over the role of Bruce Banner from Edward Norton more than a decade ago and has since become a fixture of the franchise. His portrayal of the Hulk has appeared in multiple Avengers movies, along with Thor: Ragnarok, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and the post-credits scene in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Analysts note that his consistent presence reflects Marvel’s continued reliance on legacy characters even as it expands new storylines.
Up next, Ruffalo stars alongside Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set for release this summer. Details about his character remain secret, though a trailer expected soon may reveal more about the Hulk’s next chapter. Ruffalo has not been confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, but industry sources say he is likely to return for Avengers: Secret Wars.
As speculation continues about the future of the Hulk, fans remain eager for Marvel to resolve rights issues surrounding the character and potentially move ahead with a World War Hulk film. While Ruffalo’s political statements may divide audiences, his place in the MCU appears secure. Analysts say the trend is far from over.
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