Hulk Movies: Release Order

2003 - 20197 Films16h 37m4.3 Average

The Hulk's cinematic journey spans two separate continuities. Hulk (2003), directed by Ang Lee and starring Eric Bana, is a standalone film that explores Bruce Banner's psychological origins but exists outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It received mixed reviews and was not continued.

Five years later, the character was rebooted with The Incredible Hulk (2008) as the second film in the MCU, starring Edward Norton. This established Banner as a fugitive scientist pursued by the military. When Mark Ruffalo took over the role in The Avengers, the character found his definitive portrayal: balancing brilliant scientist with controlled rage. The Hulk became a founding Avenger and continued to evolve across multiple ensemble films.

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Hulk

20032h 18m2.9
Science FictionAdventureAction
Director: Ang Lee
Cast: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas, Nick Nolte

A genetics researcher with a troubled past transforms into a powerful green monster when exposed to massive radiation and overcome by anger.

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The Incredible Hulk

20081h 54m3.4
Science FictionActionAdventure
Director: Louis Leterrier
Cast: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson

Scientist Bruce Banner seeks a cure for his condition that transforms him into the monstrous Hulk when enraged. When military forces pursue him to weaponize his power, he must confront both his inner demons and a dangerous new enemy.

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The Avengers

20122h 23m4.8
Science FictionActionAdventure
Director: Joss Whedon
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson

When a powerful enemy threatens Earth, Nick Fury assembles a team of extraordinary superheroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and others to save the world from disaster.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron

20152h 21m4.3
ActionAdventureScience Fiction
Director: Joss Whedon
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson

When Tony Stark's attempt to create a peacekeeping program goes wrong, the Avengers must unite to stop the villainous artificial intelligence Ultron from destroying humanity.

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Thor: Ragnarok

20172h 11m4.5
ActionAdventureScience FictionComedy
Director: Taika Waititi
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba

Thor finds himself imprisoned on the other side of the universe and must race against time to return to Asgard and prevent Ragnarok, the prophesied destruction of his homeworld at the hands of the ruthless Hela.

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Avengers: Infinity War

20182h 29m5
AdventureActionScience Fiction
Director: Joe Russo
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Josh Brolin, Mark Ruffalo

The Avengers face their greatest threat yet when the powerful titan Thanos seeks to collect all six Infinity Stones to reshape reality according to his twisted vision. Everything the heroes have fought for leads to this ultimate confrontation where the fate of the universe hangs in the balance.

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Avengers: Endgame

20193h 1m5
AdventureScience FictionAction
Director: Anthony Russo
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson

After the devastating events of Infinity War, the remaining Avengers must assemble once more to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe.