Mark Ruffalo has finally addressed the swirling online speculation that Disney fired him from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The rumors gained massive traction after the actor’s outspoken comments about President Donald Trump at the 2026 Golden Globes, leading fans to believe his time as Bruce Banner/Hulk had come to an abrupt end. Speaking with The News Movement while promoting his new film “Crime 101,” Ruffalo put the rumors to rest with a simple, direct answer.
What Mark Ruffalo Actually Said
When asked point-blank whether Disney had shown him the door, Ruffalo appeared more puzzled than upset. “Not that I know of,” he said. “People keep going like, ‘Did you get fired?’ Not that I know of!”
He went further, making clear there is no tension between him and the studio. “I’ll be there as long as they’ll have me, but I have a good relationship with them,” Ruffalo said. He even hinted that he may already be quietly attached to future Marvel projects, adding, “Who knows, there might be things I’m already doing that… I’m around, let me just say that.”
How the Firing Rumors Started
The speculation began after Ruffalo used his 2026 Golden Globes platform to sharply criticize President Trump, calling him “a convicted felon, a convicted rapist” and “the worst human being,” while also condemning the actions of ICE agents. Within hours, social media lit up with claims that Disney and Marvel Studios had quietly cut ties with the actor over his political remarks.
The chatter intensified because Ruffalo has not appeared in a major live-action MCU role since “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” in 2022, aside from voice work on the animated series “What If…?” His name was also notably absent from the official cast list for “Avengers: Doomsday,” which many took as further proof the firing rumors were true.
No Official Statement From Disney
Despite the viral claims, neither Disney nor Marvel Studios ever issued a statement addressing the firing rumors. Major entertainment trade outlets, including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline, did not report any casting change involving Ruffalo, a silence that industry watchers say would be highly unusual if an actual firing had taken place.
Ruffalo reportedly holds a contract with Marvel and Disney worth hundreds of millions of dollars, making an abrupt, unannounced dismissal even less plausible according to entertainment industry observers.
Co-Stars Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry Back Ruffalo
Ruffalo’s “Crime 101” co-stars didn’t hold back when the rumors came up. Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry both dismissed the claims as “nonsense” during the same press run. Berry even joked that if Ruffalo were ever forced out of Marvel, she would be ready to stage a protest on his behalf, a sentiment Hemsworth echoed in support of his longtime collaborator.
Ruffalo’s Confirmed Return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
While Ruffalo remains absent from the confirmed cast of “Avengers: Doomsday,” his Marvel future is far from over. He is officially confirmed to reprise his role as Bruce Banner/Hulk in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, alongside Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher. The film is scheduled for release in the United States on July 31, 2026, marking Ruffalo’s first major live-action MCU appearance since 2022.
Marvel Studios has kept the scope of his role under wraps, but his return puts Bruce Banner in direct contact with Spider-Man for the first time in the franchise’s history.
The Bottom Line
As of now, there is no evidence supporting claims that Disney fired Mark Ruffalo. The actor himself has denied it directly, his co-stars have publicly defended him, and he remains attached to an upcoming MCU release. The rumors appear to have started and spread entirely online, without any studio confirmation, following his politically charged Golden Globes speech.
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