All 10 Hulk MCU Movies & Appearances in Order

Hulk is one of the most popular Marvel and comic book characters. The Jade Giant first appeared in live-action in the 1972 television series The Incredible Hulk and its subsequent television films. Later, he was played by Erica Bana in the 2003 movie Hulk. But, in this article, we will only focus on Hulk’s appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where Bruce Banner was played by Edward Norton and Mark Ruffalo.

1. The Incredible Hulk (2008)

The second movie in the MCU after Iron Man. Banner goes on the run from the military and tries to find a cure for his condition, while also facing off against the villainous Emil Blonsky, a soldier who becomes the monstrous Abomination after being exposed to gamma radiation.

2. The Avengers (2012)

Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) is in hiding and working to control his transformation into the Hulk. He is recruited by Nick Fury, the director of the international peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D., to join the Avengers and help defend Earth from an alien invasion led by the villainous Loki. Hulk ultimately becomes a key member of the Avengers and helps the team defeat Loki and his forces.

3. Iron Man 3 (2012)

After recounting his battle with Aldrich Killian and his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, Tony Stark realizes Bruce Banner slept through most of the story. Thinking nothing of it, Stark begins telling another story, much to Banner’s chagrin.

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

In Avengers: Age of Ultron, the 2015 sequel to The Avengers, Hulk once again plays a central role in the film’s plot, as he, alongside the rest of the Avengers is forced to confront the villainous artificial intelligence known as Ultron, who has been created by Tony Stark (Iron Man) with the intention of protecting the world but ends up turning against the Avengers.

5. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Hulk has been missing for two years after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron, during which time he has been living in his Hulk form and participating in gladiator battles on the planet Sakaar. When Thor arrives in Sakaar and is captured by the Grandmaster, he is pitted against Hulk in the gladiator arena. These two characters team up and embark on a mission to stop the villainous Hela from taking over Asgard.

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

After Thanos attacked the Asgardian spaceship that was transporting Thor, Hulk, and the remaining population of Asgardians, Hulk gets defeated in battle by Thanos. This leads Hulk to refuse Bruce Banner turning back to his green form. Bruce Banner finds another way to help the Avengers against Thanos using Wakandian technology.

7. Captain Marvel (2019)

In a mid-credits scene foreshadowing Avengers: Endgame, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff and James Rhodes are speaking with Bruce Banner about the Transmitter Pager when Captain Marvel appears and demands they tell her where Nick Fury is.

8. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

In Avengers: Endgame, Bruce Banner is able to combine Bruce Banner with his monstrous alter ego the Hulk, creating a new persona known as Professor Hulk. This combination allows Hulk to retain the strength and durability of the Hulk, while also retaining the intelligence and personality of Bruce Banner. Hulk uses his intellect and strength to help Avengers defeat Thanos once and for all.

9. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

In a mid-credits scene, Bruce Banner and Carol Danvers meet with Wong, Shang-Chi, and Katy Chen via holograms to observe the Ten Rings and discuss their origin, discovering that the rings are sending a message. After Danvers and Banner leave, Wong joins Shang-Chi and Chen in spending the night singing karaoke.

10. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)

In She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Hulk, specifically as Smart Hulk (a combination of Bruce Banner and Hulk’s intelligence), plays a significant role in the series, primarily as Jennifer Walters’ cousin and a source of her powers. He mentors her on how to control her transformations and navigate her new life as She-Hulk.