The Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to an end, leaving fans with high expectations for Phase 6, which will kick off with the highly anticipated release of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ at the end of July. This new phase is shaping up to be a milestone, with movies like ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, which promise to be fundamental in the evolution of the characters and their stories.
Even Wilder
One of the most intriguing rumors for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ suggests that the main antagonist will be the “Savage Hulk,” a wilder version of the character, which would mark a significant turn in Bruce Banner’s narrative. Since the events of ‘Endgame’, Banner has managed to control his Hulk side, but it is speculated that there could be a return to his uncontrollable form, contradicting his previous development in the MCU. Some reports suggest that Brett Pawlak, the film’s director of photography, shared on a Pinterest board images that include Spider-Man facing this incarnation of the Hulk.
The need for Spider-Man to team up with The Punisher to face Savage Hulk could indicate a new approach in the story of the web-slinger. Tom Holland described ‘Brand New Day’ as a new beginning, which has led fans to speculate that this reboot could be linked to changes not only in Peter Parker’s life but also in the evolution of Bruce Banner himself.
However, the return of a savage Hulk raises questions about the direction of his character, considering that his narrative arc so far has focused on the search for a balance between his two identities. The introduction of this new threat could be exciting, but it also carries the risk of undoing all the progress made in his story.