Spider-Man: Brand New Day might be adding a much more brutal Hulk to the mix, as new leaked merch images appear to show what looks like Mark Ruffalo’s Savage Hulk tied to the movie.
The images (see below) include a shirt with an angry classic-looking Hulk and another comic-style design for Brand New Day that also features Hulk, adding more fuel to the idea that Bruce Banner’s monster side is a real part of the film.
None of it is official plot confirmation, but it lines up with the growing rumors and speculation surrounding Ruffalo’s role.
Leaks appear to tease Savage Hulk
What stands out is that this does not look like the calmer Smart Hulk version fans got used to in recent MCU appearances.
The leaked design points more toward a savage, rage-heavy Hulk, which immediately raises questions about what happens to Banner in the movie and how dangerous he becomes.
With Ruffalo already part of the cast, the merch leak has fans wondering if Marvel is hiding a bigger Hulk twist than expected.
The rumors going around claim Sadie Sink’s mystery character, widely speculated by fans to be Jean Grey, unleashes the Savage Hulk for some reason.
The trailer already hinted Banner is dealing with Hulk differently
The recent trailer also gave fans something else to look at.
Banner appears to be controlling his Hulk persona through his blood, which suggests Marvel may be leaning into a more unstable setup for the character in Brand New Day.
If that control fails, it could explain how Savage Hulk enters the story and why Spider-Man gets pulled into the fallout.
Based on the official setup for the film, Peter Parker turns to Banner for help as his powers begin mutating in dangerous ways, so Banner’s condition looks like it could be tied directly to the larger plot.
Tom Holland recently confirmed the movie is doing additional photography involving the villain, but he made it sound like the extra work is more about adding to the movie than fixing it.
Holland said, “The movie works and sings as it is,” before explaining, “We’re just adding the icing on the cake in certain areas. We’re finding some ways to add a little bit more humor. We’re layering in a villain plotline in a new way and some really fun stuff.”
Release info
Spider-Man: Brand New Day gets released July 31, 2026.
The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, and Mark Ruffalo.
Official story details say Peter Parker is living anonymously after No Way Home, operating as a full-time Spider-Man in New York, while dealing with a dangerous evolution in his powers and a powerful new threat.
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