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Mark Ruffalo Denies Disney Firing Amid Political Speculation

2/4/2026

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Mark Ruffalo, Hulk actor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, denied rumors Disney fired him while promoting Crime 101.
His comments followed speculation tied to his politics, including criticisms of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ruffalo will reprise his role in Spider-Man 4, releasing on July 31, 2026.
Ruffalo is expected to appear in Avengers: Secret Wars in December 2027.
Co-stars Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry dismissed the firing rumors as nonsense.

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Mark Ruffalo, Hulk actor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, denied rumors Disney fired him while promoting Crime 101.
His comments followed speculation tied to his politics, including criticisms of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ruffalo will reprise his role in Spider-Man 4, releasing on July 31, 2026.
Ruffalo is expected to appear in Avengers: Secret Wars in December 2027.
Co-stars Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry dismissed the firing rumors as nonsense.