Kevin Feige On Why Another Solo HULK Movie Is Unlikely

Kevin Feige On Why Another Solo HULK Movie Is Unlikely

The Marvel Studios President has already said that there are no plans at present for a solo movie outing for The Jade Giant, and while speaking to The Huffington Post he elaborates on the reasons why..

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By MarkCassidy - Apr 14, 2012 03:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Hulk
Source: The Huffiington Post

Some fans were a bit disappointed with Feige's comments regarding another movie outing for The Incredible Hulk. The character has already appeared twice in solo movies, both very different incarnations of the character and very different films overall. Personally I thought both were very good (in totally different ways), but neither one made a lot of cash. Now The Hulk is said to be one of the best things in The Avengers , and The Huffington post put the question to Feige once again: Will The Hulk get another shot at smashing the blocks in his own movie?



"Well, no," responded Feige. "[The Avengers] was the other shot. Right? I mean, this was the third appearance of Hulk and everything that we had and were going for, we put in to Hulk's appearance in Avengers. So, I love that people are saying [positive things about the Hulk in Avenger] and are feeling that way about Hulk, but mission accomplished at this point. And the way we go forward, we'll see. But it was a long road to get to this point. Although, I will say, after the [premiere] screening, I heard various arguments over who was their favorite. Which is my favorite thing: Arguing what was the favorite moment or character. And the fact that so many of them are saying Hulk feels very, very good. Where we go next, we'll see. But we'll be very careful about it and deliberate -- as we were in how we wanted to bring him back in Avengers."


Not really sure I see the logic there, I mean it's also Iron Man's third appearance - why make more solo Stark flicks? I think a direct follow up to The Incredible Hulk, obviously with Mark Ruffalo and a different director, would be great to see, especially given the great reactions to the character in The Avengers. What do you guys think?







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MovieMaster
MovieMaster - 4/14/2012, 3:44 AM
[frick] you Feige.
CraptainAmerica
CraptainAmerica - 4/14/2012, 3:54 AM
One THE most exciting parts of TIH was Tim Blake Nelson's Samuel Sterns. The fact that a more aware Hulk would take on a mental challenge from The Leader is a great direction for his character to take. Of course there would have to be physical opposition but a great concept none the less.

To have him only cameo in The Avengers alone is not enough for such a dynamic character. I think TIH was great but 'Hulk' needs to be written off. It was an attempt at addressing Banner's feelings without having any real physical opponent or real threat to Hulk. If Iron Man and the MCU was Marvel starting from scratch then, I feel, his box office success should only be based on TIH. Which wasn't horrendously bad. Maybe his popularity after The Avengers will rocket and it's something they would reconsider...after everybody else gets their go.
Boyle360
Boyle360 - 4/14/2012, 4:06 AM
[frick] this! MAKE ANOTHER ONE! If Hulk was done well in this film, do the same in another solo Hulk film! Come on, I don't think what he's saying makes sense.
thalidomide
thalidomide - 4/14/2012, 4:12 AM
Well at least they're taking their time with the Hulk, I'm ok with that. I mean not just because the fans love it Marvel is giving what the fans want right away.
Fenlion
Fenlion - 4/14/2012, 4:18 AM
I love Hulk. But he hasn't been profitable. He just hasn't. Making Hulk movies has been like investing $1000 to get back $1100. Not enough for all the work involved.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 4/14/2012, 4:23 AM
They need to stop this "Rebooting" BS, because it means that half the movie is wasted telling "the origin" mythos, just like they keep doing with Superman. James Bond doesn't have these problems. Come up with a Solid, Original story - like ANY movie - and the character will work and the kerching will roll in.
jazzman
jazzman - 4/14/2012, 4:24 AM
Kevin Feige is right about not making another Hulk movie for now.

we had Hulk movies presented to the general public. if they do another right away that will push back other characters that have not had a solo movie at all i.e. Dr Strange, Black Panther, Ant-Man, etc.
jazzman
jazzman - 4/14/2012, 4:25 AM
@BillyBatson1000

James Bond has been reboot
EarOne
EarOne - 4/14/2012, 4:27 AM
like he said fellas...the two solo movies did NOT make a lot of cash, which is the main base to continue on a movie to make up a franchise.

a warm response to the character in this ensemble piece ain't enuff. that don't tell anything about whether ANOTHER solo hulk flick will do it.

so, unless all yous PLEDGE to feige to cover more than half the film's budget, a Hulk flick is indeed very unlikely.
AutobotCommander84
AutobotCommander84 - 4/14/2012, 4:30 AM
I don't really care actually. I found TIH to be good as a stand-alone story and I hope to keep it that way. Any sequel would just feel like mindless drivel for the sake of making more money when there really is none to be made.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 4/14/2012, 4:30 AM
@jazzman - practically every new incarnation is a 'reboot', but there is no time wasted doing an origin. Each one (bar the last) has/had a solid plot, and no one ever complains or notices the lack of an origin/back story.
thalidomide
thalidomide - 4/14/2012, 4:34 AM
It will feel rushed because the fans demanded it. Look what happened to Spider-Man 3, the fans wanted Venom they gave you Venom and then what happened? A dancing emo Peter Parker.

It's ok guys let them think about it, they already gave us awesome movies that are real comic book adaptations we should be grateful for that.
JohnTom88
JohnTom88 - 4/14/2012, 4:34 AM
Marvel has a lot of characters to use other than Hulk.

No big deal if Hulk will be in the bench until the next decade.
tripttwe
tripttwe - 4/14/2012, 4:34 AM
@knossis- that'd be dope. @ BillyBatson1000- I completely agree...
Gose
Gose - 4/14/2012, 4:36 AM
This month : THE RAMPAGING HULK !!! , with special appearance, THE MIGHTY AVENGERS !!, LOkI ! & ALIENS Nuff said ..
jazzman
jazzman - 4/14/2012, 4:36 AM
@BillyBatson1000

origin story is important for people who dont know much about the characters at all.
FireKnightRises
FireKnightRises - 4/14/2012, 4:46 AM
hulk film not make a lot of money
even cap and thor are making more money than hulk

dissapointed really
Vapes
Vapes - 4/14/2012, 4:55 AM
I want to see Hulk vs. the Leader.
Then I'll be happy. Just one more, people.
elessarundomiel2382
elessarundomiel2382 - 4/14/2012, 4:57 AM
Theyre not completely saying NO...they just want to play it safe. unlike Warners who payed so much for Green lantern then for it to bomb. But anyways we should be getting a TV series soon anyways and here's hoping Ruffalo is open to that idea. But what other story can be explored? Banner on the run? Banner trying to find a cure? They could explore The Leader but up to what point? Maybe try and go for a Planet Hulk storyline. But that wont make sense if all we have is Iron Man as part of The Illuminati (you still need Mr. Fantastic, Professor X, Namor, Black Bolt). They could also explore Leonard Samson, She-Hulk, Rick Jones etc. There's really not much to go on. Hopefully the TV series can find a lot of good stories to use.
MrAmerica
MrAmerica - 4/14/2012, 4:58 AM
It's a shame, maybe Mark Ruffalo should be in the ABC Hulk tv series which is in development and Guillermo Del Toro has been talking about that he would direct the show and use the same technology as they did with The Avengers.
RaMan
RaMan - 4/14/2012, 5:01 AM
Feige says 'not at this time' so there is hope. relax, we still have a NEW Hulk tv series coming this fall (YES!!!) and the Hulk could be in the Avengers sequel no doubt!
RaMan
RaMan - 4/14/2012, 5:18 AM
Read below. Feige confirms "not right now"

Kevin Feige says that they're not looking at it "right now…"

Don't count on the Mark Ruffalo Hulk getting his own movie at this point. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige was asked by the Huffington Post whether the studio was planning a new standalone Hulk film and he answered in the negative.

"Well, no," he said. "[The Avengers] was the other shot. Right? I mean, this was the third appearance of Hulk and everything that we had and were going for, we put in to Hulk's appearance in Avengers. So, I love that people are saying [positive things about the Hulk in Avenger] and are feeling that way about Hulk, but mission accomplished at this point. And the way we go forward, we'll see. But it was a long road to get to this point. Although, I will say, after the [premiere] screening, I heard various arguments over who was their favorite. Which is my favorite thing: Arguing what was the favorite moment or character. And the fact that so many of them are saying Hulk feels very, very good. Where we go next, we'll see. But we'll be very careful about it and deliberate -- as we were in how we wanted to bring him back in Avengers."
thalidomide
thalidomide - 4/14/2012, 5:22 AM
Marvel will surprise us you'll see.
tripttwe
tripttwe - 4/14/2012, 5:30 AM
Here's a thought: Since Fox & Sony refuse to let our beloved Marvel characters come home, I think Marvel should lease out the licensed characters to the companies for a limited deal. This way, we could at least get the team-ups/ battles that we'd love to see (thing vs Hulk?!?). I think they could collaborate with said companies, and after the success of the Avengers, walk into the room requesting more creative control that will lead to better depictions of Heroes (and Villains- I'm looking at you Dr. Doom). The win/win. My two cents...
126thst
126thst - 4/14/2012, 5:36 AM
Highly disappointing.
Yeti
Yeti - 4/14/2012, 5:50 AM
Hey DoubleD in The Incredible Hulk he was only 9ft tall He's generally that tall in the comics old and new. But it varies from artist and panel. He's no to ripped and he's not suppose to look like a body builder cause he's not. He's a superhuman. Thats why he looks so ripped. Strength of Hulk:When Hulk is calm he can lift 100 tons, when 150 billion tons.
In the marvel secret wars comics aliens drop a mountain on the avengers. At this point almost every marvel character is an avenger. The only one who catches the mountain is the hulk. The mountain 150 billion tons. He stopped a planet from ripping in half, destroyed a meteroite before it hit earth, he's stopped iron fists iron punch. He can clear 4-5 miles in a single bound we he's not trying. When he really trys to jump he can travel a 1000 miles. He's nearly killed wolverine by ripping him in half. He's picked up Thor's hammer. He can breath under water, he can survive a nuke. He survived the Human Torch's nova flame. So ya the Hulk isn't immortal or invincible he's just incredibly powerful.
EditNinja
EditNinja - 4/14/2012, 5:59 AM
I'd lap up another HULK movie but unfortunately general audiences probably wouldn't.
thetrojan
thetrojan - 4/14/2012, 6:00 AM
THIS IS AN EASY ONE.
THEY NEVER GAVE THE HULK A COMPANION.
A RICK JONES FIGURE WHO WAS EQUALLY MISUNDERSTOOD AND THEREFORE UNDERSTOOD THE MISUNDERSTOOD HULK!

HAHAHAHAHHH HAHAHHAH AH A AHHA H AH AHHA H

NO SERIOUSLY,ALL THE SPECIAL EFFECTS IN THE WORLD DID NOT MAKE THE ED NORTON MOVIE ANY GOOD,IT WAS RUBBISH.

BETTY IS A BORE,BUT WEE RICK JONES AND HIS BIG HULKING PAL JUMPING AROUND THE WORLD.....COOL.
Buddha29
Buddha29 - 4/14/2012, 6:06 AM
It'll happen.
ElBicho
ElBicho - 4/14/2012, 6:13 AM
Not right now, doesn't mean never. It'll happen.
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 4/14/2012, 6:23 AM
He still backtracks from what he first said as he went on, so I guess "We'll see".
mrHJK
mrHJK - 4/14/2012, 6:31 AM
Hulk (2003) had a huge opening, but people didn't like it so bad word of mouth killed it's steam. That unfortunately carried over to The Incredible Hulk (2008) which suffered from both being a follow up to the previous film and being a reboot which really turned people off. But the film itself was great and eventually found an audience. Now Hulk is apparently the show stealer of The Avengers. People like him again. Just don't recast again! Try at least one more Hulk film (can wait until after The Avengers 2).
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