Hulk"s Movie Rights: Has Marvel Got Them Back From Universal & Is A New MCU Movie On The Way
There have been some positive signs for the MCU regarding The Incredible Hulk and the potential for a future sequel. Having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, The Incredible Hulk was released in 2008 starring Edward Norton in the titular role. Although Bruce Banner was recast with Mark Ruffalo for subsequent appearances in the MCU, there's never been a sequel to The Incredible Hulk or any kind of solo feature for the Jade Giant. This is due to Marvel Studios not owning the distribution rights for the Hulk, though that could soon change for the Avengers' big green rage monster.
During Marvel Studios' earliest days with their interconnected universe, The Incredible Hulk was the second MCU movie following 2008's Iron Man, distributed by Universal Studios which continued to hold the distribution rights. At the time, Marvel Studios did not have a distribution model ahead of Disney's purchase in 2009. However, the rights may finally be set to revert to Marvel very soon. Here's everything we know about the rights to the franchise and the potential for a new Hulk movie in the near future.