Summary

• Mark Ruffalo states he was told that there will not be a standalone Hulk movie in the MCU.
• Ruffalo reveals that Marvel Studios planned to develop Hulk's character over the course of four movies instead.
• Despite being advised not to elaborate further, Ruffalo implies that Marvel Studios has no intentions of changing their stance on a Hulk solo film.

Mark Ruffalo gives a blunt the end of the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law TV show.
During his the Hulk in the MCU when it comes to his presence in the films. Sadly, for those hoping to see a Hulk movie any time soon, Ruffalo may have put the potential final nail in the coffin for Bruce's solo film possibility, as he shared the following:

Yeah. Kevin [Feige] was like, 'What would you like to do?' And he said, 'What would you do if you had a standalone Hulk movie?' I said, 'Well, I'd like to take him from this raging maniac to kind of this integrated character.' And he's like, 'Okay. We'll do that over the course of four movies. We'll never give you a standalone Hulk...I Don't mean to burst your bubble, but that's just not going to [happen.] So, we'll do it over four movies, how does that sound?' As far as I know. [when asked if it's still true that Marvel Studios doesn't want to do a Hulk movie.] I can talk more about it, but I've been told not to.

Why Has It Been Complicated For Marvel Studios To Make A Hulk Movie?

For the longest time, the biggest hurdle that prevented Marvel Studios from producing a film around Ruffalo's character was the complicated Hulk movie rights. While the distribution rights were with Universal since 2008's The Incredible Hulk, those have now reportedly reverted back to Marvel Studios as of June 2023. However, the Hulk movie rights are clearly not the main issue at large when it comes to Marvel Studios not wanting to make another film around the iconic Avenger.
The Incredible Hulk, released nearly two decades ago, grossed $265 million on a $137 million budget, and it became one of the weaker entries in the MCU. It also didn't help that it was received with mixed reviews, as The Incredible Hulk didn't help build a stronger interest with general audience . That would explain why Marvel Studios puts Hulk in various MCU movies and shows when giving him his own storylines, as this avoided having to produce a traditional solo film around him.

Several Hulk characters are returning for Captain America: Brave New World in 2025.

Even though things could change in the future, with more new heroes and stories than ever, the chances of Marvel Studios deciding to produce a Hulk movie aren't especially likely. At this point, even if such a movie were to be in the works, it wouldn't be shocking if it didn't appear until after The Multiverse Saga, especially if the MCU is getting ready for a soft reboot. But until a Hulk movie happens, the MCU audience can relive all of his adventures in past movies and TV shows through Blu-Ray/DVD and on Disney+.
Source: SBIFF