Doesnt look like we are going to get a sequel.

[Ace of Knaves]

Well there probably will be a Hulk film AFTER the Avengers. He will most probably be a main character in the Avengers as well. I could imagine the newly formed Avengers first mission is to subdue the Hulk or something.

 

[Judson Caspian]

I guess it will make the wait for a sequel easier to have the Hulk in The Avengers. Kind of a warm up.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

If he is in Avengers I think it would be more than just a warm up. It would be frickin awesome. Cap, IM, Thor and co sent out to try and stop the Hulk? That is the basis for a spectacular film right there.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I've been saying for a while that the Hulk is getting Ultimates use in the Avengers film. Good first mission for the team, and perhaps let loose toward the end to help out against the villain.

 

[Sarg92]

Thing that I found weird was that it seemed that Marvel didn't want to have a Hulk franchise even before TIH was released. I remember there being interviews with Kevin Feige during the promotion of the film and he was asked if there would be a sequel and he didn't really want to answer the question and said let's just wait and see after this one (TIH). Marvel just wanted TIH out so the audience can see their version of Hulk and so that Marvel's bigger project, The Avengers, can come out.

 

[co2]

Marvel just wanted TIH out so the audience can see their version of Hulk and so that Marvel's bigger project, The Avengers, can come out.

That's absolutely right. I think they wanted to be sure and refresh Hulk because they wanted to create a Hulk that they could employ in Avengers as a plot device. Ang's Hulk wouldn't have worked as well in the Ultimate Avengers story line they seem to be creating in the movies...Let's just hope Hulk doesn't end up eating people and claiming how he is horny for Betty in the Avengers film. It was fine for the book, but I WOULD NOT be on board with the Ultimate Hulk on screen.
I think if TIH had done Ironman numbers, Marvel would be thinking differently though. I think with an Avengers movie, there is a good opportunity for Hulk to shine as bright as any of the other characters, 'cept maybe Cap. Look at the Ultimate Avengers animated movie. They were the two best characters. If that is the case, we may actually get a sequel.

 

[Obi-Ron]

Thing that I found weird was that it seemed that Marvel didn't want to have a Hulk franchise even before TIH was released. I remember there being interviews with Kevin Feige during the promotion of the film and he was asked if there would be a sequel and he didn't really want to answer the question and said let's just wait and see after this one (TIH). Marvel just wanted TIH out so the audience can see their version of Hulk and so that Marvel's bigger project, The Avengers, can come out.

Makes sense when you remember the Hulk boards (meemmmmmmories...)and all the "Where's the marketing?" talk that went on there before the release.

 

[Sarg92]

I think with an Avengers movie, there is a good opportunity for Hulk to shine as bright as any of the other characters, 'cept maybe Cap. Look at the Ultimate Avengers animated movie. They were the two best characters. If that is the case, we may actually get a sequel.

Let's just hope Marvel think like we do and use The Avengers to promote Hulk and to gain interest for a sequel.

But I have a feeling that Marvel are really gonna under use Hulk in The Avengers and the limelight is going to be given to Iron Man and Captain America.

They really need to show that Hulk isn't all about "Hulk Smash!".

 

[Heretic]

Actually, I think the opposite. After the first Hulk movie didnt do as hoped, it would have been easier to just not bother with him. However, theyve taken the expense and time to set the character up for it. My guess would be that everyone will go in expecting Iron Man to be the star, and then actually making Hulk the emotional connection in the film. Then, Hulk can really let loose in the action scenes the way he should have or could have in his own films, and the public will leave going "man, Hulk was awesome", and we'll be ready for a new film.

 

[co2]

Actually, I think the opposite. After the first Hulk movie didnt do as hoped, it would have been easier to just not bother with him. However, theyve taken the expense and time to set the character up for it. My guess would be that everyone will go in expecting Iron Man to be the star, and then actually making Hulk the emotional connection in the film. Then, Hulk can really let loose in the action scenes the way he should have or could have in his own films, and the public will leave going "man, Hulk was awesome", and we'll be ready for a new film.

I kind of agree.
But let's be honest. Cap is going to be the star of the Avengers movie. He's going to be the one with the primary arc, because he will be the man out of time that through the course of the film assumes his rightful role as leader. But if Hulk is in there, this is his chance to have the 2nd most compelling arc of the film. Especiallly if he is the one they fight initially, but then comes around to help save the day and prove himself a hero by the end of the film. Hulk has a shot at being really cool in this movie.
Of course that is all dependant on them utilizing the Ultimate Universe structure, which everything seems to be pointing to.

 

[TheVileOne]

Why would they wait 5 years to do a Hulk sequel? You guys do realize it was five years between Hulk 03 and Hulk 08 right?

 

[FaT_tONle]

Why would they wait 5 years to do a Hulk sequel? You guys do realize it was five years between Hulk 03 and Hulk 08 right?

A LOT of franchises have taken a five year plus layoff... Rush Hour 3, Mummy 3, Indy 3, Lethal Weapon 4, etc. All big franchises... all actors returning for the lead character(s). I just think that if Marvel gets Norton resigned it will be a two picture deal with an option for another solo film. I don't think it's out of the realm for Marvel to do Avengers/TIH2 back to back. I wouldn't bet on it but we know IM3 won't be ready by 2013 and may not even be ready by 2014 if RDJ/Favs need a break (and I would think that will be the case if Favreau directs Avengers). There is LESS of a chance IMO that Marvel will go through with a FF/DD reboot and we don't even know Marvel will have the rights to those characters by then. Bottom line is Marvel does not have a tentpole lined up for those years in between, and I'd be wise to get something ready rather than just banking on C-list characters to be suprise runaway hits at the box office.

 

[Hmarrs]

Actually, I think the opposite. After the first Hulk movie didnt do as hoped, it would have been easier to just not bother with him. However, theyve taken the expense and time to set the character up for it. My guess would be that everyone will go in expecting Iron Man to be the star, and then actually making Hulk the emotional connection in the film. Then, Hulk can really let loose in the action scenes the way he should have or could have in his own films, and the public will leave going "man, Hulk was awesome", and we'll be ready for a new film.

Exactly you took the words out of my mouth.I was actually going to post with the same thought in mind.You are dead on it.

 

[Hmarrs]

Repeat

 

[Hmarrs]

That's absolutely right. I think they wanted to be sure and refresh Hulk because they wanted to create a Hulk that they could employ in Avengers as a plot device. Ang's Hulk wouldn't have worked as well in the Ultimate Avengers story line they seem to be creating in the movies...Let's just hope Hulk doesn't end up eating people and claiming how he is horny for Betty in the Avengers film. It was fine for the book, but I WOULD NOT be on board with the Ultimate Hulk on screen.
I think if TIH had done Ironman numbers, Marvel would be thinking differently though. I think with an Avengers movie, there is a good opportunity for Hulk to shine as bright as any of the other characters, 'cept maybe Cap. Look at the Ultimate Avengers animated movie. They were the two best characters. If that is the case, we may actually get a sequel.

I would have to disagree wih you there.Why?
Because the Ang Lee Hulk is the only Hulk strong enough to fight the Avengers TIH was just way to weak to pose a threat.
The story or plot to the Hulk's individual story really has no account for or to the Avenger story.The only point or plot the Hulk would need to add to the Avenger story is as an impossible creature for the Military to stop on their own therefore the help of the Avengers is needed.
The fact that they wanted to tie the Hulk story in for credibility or to tie in the Universe is fine.
But really not neccesary Cap. I can understand,Iron man as well.Thor and Hulk are their own forces of nature.I think the only eason why Thor should even get involved is as a protector to mankind as they have become aware of the destructive nature of the Hulk in Asguard.There has never been a threat so large in scale as the Hulk in thousands of years that's why Asguard has not gotten involved until now.At least that would explain their absence all these years.It would be like saying that in order for Thor to be in the movie S.H.E.I.L.D. needs to have somthing to do with his existance.As if he were a clone or somthing of a blood sample found in some Viking treasure or somthing.I know what I just said is a streach but you see my point.

I'm old school Marvel.Keep it simple.
Banner becomes Hulk(Bomb).
Once Banner becomes the Huk every force on earth is unleashed to try and stop him.
If there were such a beast as the Hulk in reality that's what would happen.
Iron man,because of his arms and weapons involvement I can see it.
Cap.because of the serum I can see it.For those two guys it may be neccesary.
Thor not neccesary Hulk totally not neccesary.

 

[TheVileOne]

Like with 2003 Hulk, fans are deluding themselves because of their fandom. The sequel to 2003 Hulk never happened.

 

[Judson Caspian]

The sequel to 2003 Hulk never happened.

And there's a reason for that. It sucked. TIH didn't.

 

[TheVileOne]

People can make excuses that this was just meant as a setup to Avengers, but if the movie made more money, there wouldn't even be a necessity for this thread or discussion right now.

 

[Heretic]

perhaps, but I still dont believe that marvel had any hopes of making so much money off of Hulk that a sequel would have been required before Avengers. I may be wrong, they did leave things open for a sequel, but I just dont see where another Hulk film could have fit into their plans without crowding things even more.

 

[TheVileOne]

People seem to have adopted this line of thinking only after the movie's lackluster opening weekend.

Even Norton talked about sequels before the movie came out.

 

[Heretic]

Oh...hmmm...personally I didnt like the Ang Lee Hulk so i didnt pay any attention to TIH until I saw it in theaters.

 

[Sarg92]

People seem to have adopted this line of thinking only after the movie's lackluster opening weekend.

Even Norton talked about sequels before the movie came out.

Kevin Feige, the producer of The Incredible Hulk and the President of Production for Marvel Studios, seemed very hesitant on talking about a possible TIH franchise during the film's promotion prior to the theatrical release. Yes there were hints and such to future TIH sequels but that is all they were, hints and ideas. The way Kevin Feige answered the questions about sequels in interviews made it seem that Marvel didn't want to think about a sequel and wanted other characters to have their own films and then lead up to their big project which is The Avengers. But the opening weekend and general box office did have an impact of the sequel of TIH. Everyone knows if it made more money there would have been a sequel announced by now.

 

[FaT_tONle]

People seem to have adopted this line of thinking only after the movie's lackluster opening weekend.

Even Norton talked about sequels before the movie came out.

Not really... Marvel took the position that they had no intentions of making an immediate sequel to TIH before it made a dime at the box office. Because if you remember, Avengers was greenlit for 2011 and that was right after IM's OW, before TIH was even out. So Marvel was already prepared to move away from the Hulk franchise and TIH was more of a setup to Avengers rather than a seed for an individual franchise all along. They did not intend on making sequels until after Avengers if at all because that slate was announced before TIH was released. Certainly had TIH made 200 million or something they would have made changes to the slate soon thereafter, but it basically did what they thought it would and hence they did not change the slate at that time.

 

[Heretic]

I still think that The Leader currently makes the most sense as the bad guy in Avengers...just to end that arc in case there isnt another Hulk film any time soon. I would prefer to nto have a dangling plot thread for a decade, especially when the installments in the universes franchise are coming out a few times a year.

 

[co2]

Kevin Feige, the producer of The Incredible Hulk and the President of Production for Marvel Studios, seemed very hesitant on talking about a possible TIH franchise during the film's promotion prior to the theatrical release. Yes there were hints and such to future TIH sequels but that is all they were, hints and ideas. The way Kevin Feige answered the questions about sequels in interviews made it seem that Marvel didn't want to think about a sequel and wanted other characters to have their own films and then lead up to their big project which is The Avengers. But the opening weekend and general box office did have an impact of the sequel of TIH. Everyone knows if it made more money there would have been a sequel announced by now.

Exactly. It's all pretty obvious.
1. They refurbished Hulk because he fit in their plans for Avengers. They needed to remodel and re-establish him in the public consciousness for that position.
2. On the off chance that TIH exceeded expectations at the box office, then sure, they would have been interested in a sequels. Did Feige make this seem like a greater possiblity than it actually was in the eyes of Norton and LL? Probably...and that would explain a lot, wouldn't it? Truth is, Hulk was not as big on his radar. There are a lot of other properties standing in Line that Marvel wants to test the waters with. IronMan gave them that fever. There is a lot to get done up until Avengers and only so much room in the summer. Had Hulk hit near IronMan numbers, a sequel would be more assured, but unfortunately IronMan raised that bar and Hulk did respectable, but didn't manage to clear it.

So will we see a Hulk sequel after Avengers? It's not outside the realm of possibility, but likely not. But Hulk will be a big part of the Avengers movie, and I'm betting he'll be one of the best parts of the film. There may even be Avengers sequels with Hulk, so in that respect, we won't be Hulk-less.