Hulk Villain: Spider-Man Brand New Day Rumors & Disney Leak
Savage Hulk Rumored to Menace Spider-man in ‘Brand New Day’
Updated May 31, 2025
Spider-Man may face his most formidable foe yet: the Savage Hulk. Leaks from a Disney presentation suggest the raging green monster will be a primary antagonist in the upcoming film, Spider-man: Brand New Day.
The rumors indicate this isn’t the calculated Professor Hulk or the intelligent Smart Hulk, but the raw, untamed Savage Hulk. This development sets the stage for a possibly destructive showdown, marking a significant departure from previous MCU storylines.
Villain Lineup: A Sinister Squad?
Alongside the Hulk,Spider-Man may also contend with a collection of street-level villains. The rumored lineup includes:
- Scorpion (Mac Gargan): Michael Mando may reprise his role from Spider-Man: Homecoming.
- Boomerang: Known for his comedic twist, Boomerang could bring a darker, irreverent tone.
- Tombstone: The crime boss with unbreakable skin adds a gritty underworld element.
Speculation suggests that the Savage Hulk might be manipulated,possibly by a shadowy organization or through experimental technology. This has fueled theories about the involvement of a darker S.H.I.E.L.D. faction or even Oscorp.
Why Savage Hulk?
While Spider-Man and hulk have crossed paths in the comics, casting Hulk as a full-fledged villain is uncharted territory for the MCU. Fans are theorizing about multiversal variants,a “World War Hulk” adaptation,or a reimagining tied to the events of She-hulk and Secret Wars.
Toy Leaks and Speculation
Leaks from the Disney event, intended for licensees and retailers, included prototype action figures depicting a “Rage Mode Hulk” battling Spider-Man in a ravaged New York City street. Other mockups featured Boomerang’s specialized explosives and a Scorpion mech-suit.
Marvel Studios and Disney have not confirmed these details, but the rumors have sparked intense discussion across social media platforms.
“A feral Hulk as a villain is something we’ve NEVER seen done on the big screen. This would be Marvel swinging for the fences,” one Redditor wrote.
A Grittier Phase for Spider-Man?
Following Spider-Man: No Way Home, Brand New Day may usher in a more grounded era for Peter Parker. The combination of street-level threats like Tombstone and the large-scale destruction of a rampaging Hulk could signal a shift toward a darker tone, blending intimate chaos with cinematic carnage.
What’s next
For now, fans await official confirmation. If the rumors prove true, Spider-Man: Brand New Day could be a bold and transformative film for the MCU.