Mark Ruffalo is brushing off wild rumors that he was fired by Disney and Marvel Studios.
In a new Instagram video (watch below), Ruffalo was asked directly if there was any truth to the speculation.
He smiled and replied, “Not that I know of. People keep going like, ‘Did you get fired?’ Not that I know of!”
Hemsworth and Berry Back Him Up
Fellow Marvel actor Chris Hemsworth jumped in to dismiss the claims, simply stating, “It’s nonsense.”
Actress Halle Berry even chimed in, “We would protest,” showing support for Ruffalo. They star together in Crime 101.
“I’m Around,” Ruffalo Assures Fans
Ruffalo made it clear that he’s still on good terms with the studio and teased possible upcoming work.
“I’ll be there as long as they’ll have me, but I have a good relationship with them. Who knows, there might be things I’m already doing that… [Laughs] I’m around, let me just say that,” he said.
What happened?
Rumors about Disney firing Mark Ruffalo started after the actor appeared at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards red carpet, and Ruffalo publicly criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and President Donald Trump following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37‑year‑old Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent on January 7 during an immigration enforcement operation.
Ruffalo spoke directly about the incident to reporters, calling the situation troubling and referring to ICE agents as “literal stormtroopers.” He also strongly condemned Trump, using highly charged language to describe the president’s character and moral leadership.
“[Trump] is a convicted felon, a convicted rapist. He’s a pedophile. He’s the worst human being,” said Ruffalo, a known socialist. “If we’re relying on this guy’s morality for the most powerful country in the world, then we’re all in a lot of trouble.”
No Official Word from Marvel or Disney
There’s been no official statement from Disney or Marvel regarding Ruffalo’s status.
The actor has played Bruce Banner/The Hulk since 2012’s The Avengers and is expected to continue in the role as the Multiverse Saga continues, including starring in July’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
