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‎Mark Ruffalo is officially returning as the Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth installment in Tom Holland’s Marvel-Sony franchise. The casting solidifies months of speculation and adds heavyweight muscle to an already star-studded superhero lineup. Production begins this month in England. ‎ ‎Mark Ruffalo returns as Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, joining Tom Holland, Punisher, and Scorpion for Marvel’s explosive 2026 sequel. ‎Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images ‎ ‎Tom Holland will once again don the iconic Spider-Man suit, this time alongside Marvel veteran Ruffalo, who hasn’t appeared on the big screen as Bruce Banner since Avengers: Endgame. The new film continues the tradition of pairing Holland with established MCU heroes—following in the footsteps of Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange. ‎ ‎Michael Mando will also return as the Scorpion, a character he first portrayed i...

‎Vanessa Kirby doesn’t sound like someone who just saved the planet from a devourer of worlds. Speaking from bed during a rare moment of rest, the acclaimed British actress reflects on a monumental year: headlining The Fantastic Four: First Steps, filming Avengers: Doomsday, and preparing for motherhood—on screen and in real life. ‎ Vanessa Kirby explores Sue Storm’s space birth, maternal power, and filming with Robert Downey Jr. for Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” John Russo ‎ ‎Kirby’s transformation into Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman, represents more than just another superhero role. Known for her critically acclaimed performances in The Crown and Pieces of a Woman, she finds Sue’s emotional arc uniquely resonant. The film opens with Sue pregnant and ends with her unleashing a cosmic storm to protect her newborn son from Galactus—only to be resurrected by the very life she fought to protect. ‎ ‎The complexity of Sue Storm’s character, from leader to mother to war...

‎Rebecca Romijn, best known for her iconic portrayal of Mystique in the original X-Men trilogy, has offered new insights into her unexpected return for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at San Diego Comic-Con, the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actress opened up about stepping back into a role she first inhabited more than two decades ago. ‎ Rebecca Romijn discusses reprising Mystique in Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday and reuniting with original X-Men cast as filming continues. ‎Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Paramount+ ‎ ‎Production on Avengers: Doomsday, one of Marvel’s most ambitious crossover films to date, remains tightly guarded. Romijn revealed that the script is still in development, leaving many cast members uncertain about their final scene counts or story arcs. “They keep everything very close to the vest,” she explained. “We don’t know yet.” ‎ ‎Asked whether she had read the full screenplay, Romijn artfully dodged the questi...

‎Marvel Studios has reignited the Fantastic Four legacy with a commanding global debut for Fantastic Four: First Steps, raking in $218 million worldwide, including $118 million in domestic ticket sales. This box office resurgence represents a significant milestone for Kevin Feige’s Marvel, which now helms the franchise after acquiring it from 20th Century Fox. ‎ ‎ Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps ignites the box office with a $218M global launch, reviving the franchise with critical and audience acclaim. ‎Courtesy Of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios ‎ ‎Matt Shakman’s direction delivers a fresh yet nostalgic take on the superhero ensemble, positioning it as one of Marvel's most successful openings in recent years—second only to the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine. The film's domestic launch slightly trailed earlier projections after Friday's impressive $57 million kickoff, but maintained momentum through the weekend despite strong competition f...

‎Born to two of the Marvel Universe's most iconic heroes—Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman)—Franklin Richards was never going to be ordinary. But no one expected this. ‎ Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'. ‎ 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios ‎ ‎From the moment he first opened his eyes in New York City, Franklin's destiny was intertwined with the cosmos. Not just another gifted child of superheroes, Franklin emerged as a mutant—or something more—with the ability to reshape existence itself. ‎ ‎His middle name, Benjamin, honors his godfather, Ben Grimm, and his first name, Franklin, pays tribute to his maternal grandfather. But make no mistake: Franklin Richards would earn a name that cosmic entities would fear to speak. ‎ ‎Powers Unleashed: Too Much for Earth to Handle ‎ ‎As a toddler, Franklin’s powers manifested with terrifying potential. When the alien tyrant Annihilus tried to siphon the child’...