Overview
Bruce Banner, hunted by a government general, must manage his curse and find a cure for his gamma-induced transformations, while a rival super-soldier experiment creates a new threat.
Released in 2008, The Incredible Hulk was directed by Louis Leterrier and produced under the Marvel Studios banner. The film occupies a significant place within the MCU — contributing to the ongoing narrative and mythology of that cinematic universe.
The film features lead performances from Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, among others, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in Marvel Comics. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Leterrier and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 6.7 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
Principal Cast
Trivia & Facts
The Incredible Hulk released in 2008, placing it within the 2000s era of comic book cinema — a decade that marked the modern superhero cinema revolution.
Directed by Louis Leterrier, the film was produced by Marvel Studios and adapts source material from Marvel Comics.
The principal cast features Edward Norton and Liv Tyler, with key supporting roles played by Tim Roth, William Hurt.
The film belongs to MCU — the Marvel Cinematic Universe — the highest-grossing film franchise of all time.
The Incredible Hulk carries an audience rating of 6.7 — a middling reception but one that hasn't prevented its cultural footprint.
The Marvel Comics source material for The Incredible Hulk has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
The Incredible Hulk is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.