Hulk Movies: Release Order
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.

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

The Incredible Hulk
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.

The Avengers
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.

Avengers: Age of Ultron
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.

Thor: Ragnarok
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.

Avengers: Infinity War
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.

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