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A new version of the MCU Hulk has popped up in an unexpected place, giving us our first look at what Mark Ruffalo’s character might be up to in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
What’s the new MCU Hulk look like?
A recent post from insider MyTimeToShine shared new merchandise from the upcoming movie. The merch in question is of a backpack that largely features Spider-Man on it. However, behind Spider-Man and covered in shadows, the silhouettes of Hulk, Scorpion, and other characters can be seen.
First look at The Hulk, Scorpion, and other villains from a Spider-Man: Brand New Day kids backpackThoughts? pic.twitter.com/fN9zjmUiVo— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) February 12, 2026
While the blurry image doesn’t give us much to go by, Hulk’s larger frame lends credence to the theories that the version of Hulk showing up in Brand New Day will be the infamous “Savage Hulk.” For a while now, rumors have been floating around that Hulk and Spider-Man will face off in the movie in some form, and Hulk being an angrier version of himself would make this possible.
Higher quality look at Boomerang, the Hulk, and scorpion for Spider-Man Brand New Day Again, thank you @JuanEditzs for getting this (Again, should be OK to post since they got this from the company selling it) pic.twitter.com/Syxc8nC7Zw— Spider-Man News (@SpiderMan_Newz) February 12, 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously helmed the MCU film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which was released in 2021. Cretton was also attached to direct the fourth Avengers movie for a time, back when it was called Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, but stepped down from the position in November 2023.
The movie will once again be led by Tom Holland as he reprises his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Emmy winner Zendaya and Jacob Batalo are also expected to return for the sequel. They will be joined by cast members Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Jon Bernthal, and Tillman, among others. The movie is produced by Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor, and Avi Arad.
Spider-Man 4 will be released in U.S. theaters on July 31, 2026, ahead of Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17, 2027).
