Mark Ruffalo says in New York that he is still playing the Hulk
Mark Ruffalo spoke in New York on October 4, 2026 at the Hands Off Our Vote event and said he is still playing the Hulk while urging people to defend voting rights.
The available source supports Ruffalo’s own words, but it does not include any official Marvel confirmation of new Hulk appearances or a concrete return in a film or series.
The quoted passage was shared through an X/Twitter embed from Acyn, in which Ruffalo says, among other things, “I’m still here” and “I’m still playing the Hulk.”
What happened
Ruffalo spoke on October 4, 2026 during the Hands Off Our Vote event in New York City. In the quoted passage, he said, “I’m still here” and “I’m still playing the Hulk,” while focusing on protecting voting rights. The quote was circulated through a post by Acyn on X/Twitter, which shared the clip from his speech.
According to the source, he tied that political message to his Marvel persona by saying he was not “out for the count.” In the same passage, he also said, “Hands off our fucking vote” and “You won’t like me when I’m angry,” explicitly referencing his well-known Hulk identity. The context of his speech centered on concerns about attempts to disrupt voting ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
The provided information shows that Ruffalo still associates himself with the Hulk, but not that Marvel has announced a new appearance or project with him. The source does not mention a title, release date, or studio statement confirming his comment as a future Hulk role.
Timeline
2014: the source references earlier criticism from Ruffalo of actions by the Israeli military against Palestine.
October 4, 2026: Ruffalo speaks at the Hands Off Our Vote event in New York City.
October 4, 2026: in an X/Twitter embed, he says he is still playing the Hulk and that he is “still here.”
October 4, 2026: he links his message to voting rights and warns against attempts to disrupt voting.
October 5, 2026: IGN publishes the article about his statement.
Background
Mark Ruffalo has long been known for his political and environmental views. The source says he recently criticized Paramount in connection with a merger with Warner Bros., but it does not provide full details, a date, or direct quotes. As a result, it remains unclear exactly what he said or in what context that criticism was made.
The source also refers to earlier criticism from Ruffalo of George W. Bush and of actions by the Israeli military against Palestine since 2014. The supplied material does not include the underlying posts, full statements, or a transcript of those remarks. The available information does make clear that these political positions are part of Ruffalo’s public profile, but not the exact wording he used.
The source also draws a direct link between his activism and his MCU image. Ruffalo’s comment that he is “still playing the Hulk” is presented in the supplied evidence as a personal statement, not a studio announcement. There is no Marvel confirmation in the material, no reference to a new film, and no concrete indication that his remark was anything more than a public affirmation that he still identifies with the role.