Is Hulk fighting Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

It looks like he might be. A recent LEGO set leak titled “Spider-Man vs. Hulk at the Office Building” strongly suggests that Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk will clash with Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

If accurate, this would mark the first time in years that Hulk has been portrayed as a true on-screen threat rather than comic relief. The specific location—an “Office Building”—implies a destructive, close-quarters brawl in a populated area, raising the stakes for Spider-Man considerably.

Is Savage Hulk returning in the MCU?

That appears to be the direction Marvel is heading. Insider reports and leaked promotional art have claimed Hulk will revert to his more dangerous “Savage Hulk” persona in Phase 6. Some merchandise leaks even hint at a grey skin tone, referencing the classic “Grey Hulk” or “Joe Fixit” storylines.

For nearly a decade in-universe, Hulk has operated as “Smart Hulk,” a merged version combining Banner’s intellect with Hulk’s strength. But fans have long speculated that this calmer version could not last forever. Brand New Day may finally break that balance.

When was the last time Hulk truly lost control?

The last major uncontrolled Hulk transformation happened in The Avengers (2012), right before Bruce Banner delivered the iconic “I’m always angry” line. Since then, Hulk has fought under outside influence (Age of Ultron) or in gladiator arenas (Ragnarok), but he has not been a terrifying, city-level threat in over 14 years.

If Brand New Day unleashes Savage Hulk fully, it would give Tom Holland’s Spider-Man a physical challenge unlike anything he has faced before.

Who could cause Hulk to transform again?

One strong theory centers around Sadie Sink’s mystery character. Rumors suggest she may play a figure with telepathic or mind-control abilities (possibly a variant of Jean Grey or Songbird).

If she is connected to a powerful psychic force, an accidental mental trigger could unleash Hulk’s suppressed rage. That would explain how Bruce Banner loses control after so many years of stability—his mind is simply overpowered.

What does this mean for Spider-Man?

For Peter Parker, this is a nightmare scenario. After the events of No Way Home, Peter is isolated and starting fresh. Facing a rampaging Hulk without the Avengers’ backup would test him physically and emotionally. It would also elevate the stakes for Phase 6, positioning Brand New Day as an “event-level” film rather than just another sequel.