'Incredible Hulk' unlikely to get sequel !

[FaT_tONle]

Why would they reboot again? Sigh... I think if Norton doesn't come back for Avengers they may just pick up the franchise where they left off with the new actor that plays Banner. I would try to keep the rest of the cast though... especially both Hurt and Tyler and Nelson of course. I don't think it's likey though especially if Norton is recasted for Avengers.

 

[Cracker Jack]

But at the end of all things, she doesn't have much say...Marvel does.

As she herself states in the interview...MARVEL STUDIOS own the rights to the character.

And unfortunately, it's not in their current plans. Feige said so himself, remember?

Ture but Gale pulls a lot of weight. If it wasn't for her we might not have ever seen a Hulk movie.

 

[Aldar]

Exactly, and I'm pretty sure that they are all impressed with TIH's performance. The only reason Feige said it's not in their plans is because they'll be busy all the way up until 2011. Afterwards, they'll more than likely begin working on sequels, or movies for completely different heroes.

 

[Sarg92]

I'm sure we will get TIH2 but it will be in 2012/2013. We won't get it before Avengers cos Marvel has their slate full but next year when Marvel announce their slate of films and we see no sequel then that is the end of Hulk films.

 

[Sarg92]

I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel. I liked Norton in the role. I felt that the movie improved significantly with him attached to the film, in both the writing and acting capacity. I think if only Norton was involved, that I would be interested in a sequel. I don't think Louis Lettetier contributed that much, to be honest with you. I wouldn't mind another director taking a stab.

Leterrier did a lot for this film.

He was so passionate about it. If it wasn't for him Norton wouldn't have even been on the film and nor would have Roth. And it was Leterrier who also felt that Penn's script was lacking and needed one final rewrite.

It is because Norton is a big name and Leterrier is a new rising director and Norton got into the media about supposed clashes over cuts with Marvel that people kind of presume that the film was all Norton and no Leterrier who people just associate with Transporter when he has made Unleashed/Danny the Dog which is a great film, his best in my opinion.

But Norton did get really deep into this film. He starred in the film, made rewrites, unofficially produced and directed some 2nd unit filming.

 

[The Chris]

Leterrier did a lot for this film.

He was so passionate about it. If it wasn't for him Norton wouldn't have even been on the film and nor would have Roth. And it was Leterrier who also felt that Penn's script was lacking and needed one final rewrite.

It is because Norton is a big name and Leterrier is a new rising director and Norton got into the media about supposed clashes over cuts with Marvel that people kind of presume that the film was all Norton and no Leterrier who people just associate with Transporter when he has made Unleashed/Danny the Dog which is a great film, his best in my opinion.

But Norton did get really deep into this film. He starred in the film, made rewrites, unofficially produced and directed some 2nd unit filming.

That's what I thought. I need them both back. Need people who obviously love Hulk.

 

[dcHulk]

Since, according to Gale Hurd, Norton is signed on for future installments (this is news to me), I wonder if there is a specific time frame for a sequel to be made before he is released from contractual obligations?

 

[Doc Samson]

Since, according to Gale Hurd, Norton is signed on for future installments (this is news to me), I wonder if there is a specific time frame for a sequel to be made before he is released from contractual obligations?

I don't know, but I don't think people would accept a third Banner in just 3 movies, that's a little ridiculous. Norton's perfect for the role, has obvious love for the character, and along with Louis they have this thing already envisioned for multiple films. Next time, they need to just let those guys do their thing and not be so afraid to have a few more quiet moments. Leterrier IMO is just as important, he has a way with his action scenes that are quite impressive, and one thing that almost everyone universally agrees on is the action in TIH being fantastic

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I dont think Hurd has as much pull as some people are making out, after all, she couldnt get a Hulk sequel or a Punisher(2004) sequel made.

She had to settle for re-boots both times. And as a fan of the 2003 Hulk and Superman Returns, and following the attempts to get sequels made for both of them, this is starting to sound a little familiar. Forgive me but I cant help being cautious.

 

[Doc Samson]

I dont think Hurd has as much pull as some people are making out, after all, she couldnt get a Hulk sequel or a Punisher(2004) sequel made.

She had to settle for re-boots both times. And as a fan of the 2003 Hulk and Superman Returns, and following the attempts to get sequels made for both of them, this is starting to sound a little familiar. Forgive me but I cant help being cautious.

I agree, although I do think it's a feat in itself that she got a re-boot for those films, considering how they performed. Punisher made alot less than Daredevil, and I don't know if we're gonna see DD again anytime soon (although Punisher was made on a very low budget, much lower than DD probably)

 

[redlion2]

I think GAH does have a certain amount of stroke. There were different circumstances concerning 03 Hulk and TIH. Universal had the rights to Hulk and eventually Marvel got the rights back. Marvel chose to keep GAH as the producer for TIH. I don't think they (Gale and Marvel) wanted a sequel to 03 Hulk but wanted to take the character in a different direction altogether, hence the reboot TIH. Marvel is/was the new studio calling all the shots this time, not Universal, and they wanted GAH to be a part of the new film, TIH. Marvel could have gotten a new producer but they chose not to.

I hope there will be a TIH2 featuring the Leader but I think right now, the Avengers is a priority with them. GAH wants a TIH2 but Marvel is focused on an Avenger film which could feature the Hulk. After that, who knows?

One has to remember, Marvel as a studio is unlike any studio currently in Hollywood. They don't need a producer or director to pitch them ideas for a feature film. They have their own characters and stories they want to bring to life, they just need the right creative people to oversee their films and share the same vision. It says a lot that they still wanted GAH for TIH.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I agree, although I do think it's a feat in itself that she got a re-boot for those films, considering how they performed. Punisher made alot less than Daredevil, and I don't know if we're gonna see DD again anytime soon (although Punisher was made on a very low budget, much lower than DD probably)

DD's budget was $100 million, Punisher's was less than $30 million, but Punisher probably made more of a profit, not to mention Fox, in all of their wisdom, DID make a DD sequel, but they called it Elektra.

 

[Aldar]

Fox needs to just accept they are horrible with handling movies, which they are. Even if Wolverine turns out to be a good movie, I still think it'd be much much better if it had been handled by Marvel Studios.

 

[Cracker Jack]

I dont think Hurd has as much pull as some people are making out, after all, she couldnt get a Hulk sequel

That should tell you alot about what people in the biz thought of Hulk and the chances of a sequel to Hulk had at the BO. Even with all of Gales pull, even she couldn't get a sequel for it. LOL

I can see the Headlines.

"Ang Lee's sequel to Hulk sells 10 tickets in 10 hours. Nation wide" j/k

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

I dont think Hurd has as much pull as some people are making out, after all, she couldnt get a Hulk sequel or a Punisher(2004) sequel made.

She had to settle for re-boots both times.

How do you know the re-boots weren't HER idea?

 

[Aldar]

They might've been, everyone at Marvel seemed generally disappointed with Ang Lee's movie, and I can completely understand why. But, with the critical reception TIH has gotten, and considering it's box office surpassed the 2003 movie, there's a big chance of a sequel, it'll just be after 2011.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

That should tell you alot about what people in the biz thought of Hulk and the chances of a sequel to Hulk had at the BO. Even with all of Gales pull, even she couldn't get a sequel for it. LOL

I can see the Headlines.

"Ang Lee's sequel to Hulk sells 10 tickets in 10 hours. Nation wide" j/k

I know, thank God TIH broke records at the BO .

And ACTUALLY if you adjust for inflation, Ang's movie still made more .

How do you know the re-boots weren't HER idea?

I dont.

 

[[A]]

Ang Lee must be laughing a bit

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Possibly. And would you blame him?

 

[[A]]

No, sir. I'd probably join him

 

[Team Andino]

The problem is that common movie goers still remember Ang Lees Hulk and they didnt feel like going through something like that again. If a longer time had passed then it might of done better but the main factors IMO is Marvel didnt promote The Incredible Hulk enough and to many people didnt wanna see what they assumed was a sequel to the previous Hulk movie. Hell I still find myself till this day explaing to people that Batman Begins and Dark Knight have no connection to the previous Batman movies.

 

[[A]]

The problem is that common movie goers still remember Ang Lees Hulk and they didnt feel like going through something like that again. If a longer time had passed then it might of done better but the main factors IMO is Marvel didnt promote The Incredible Hulk enough and to many people didnt wanna see what they assumed was a sequel to the previous Hulk movie. Hell I still find myself till this day explaing to people that Batman Begins and Dark Knight have no connection to the previous Batman movies.

Beg to differ, ahem--common movie goers don't remember ****. That's why they go to the movies and keep making ****ty movies a hit

 

[Anita18]

In order for the general audience to know for a fact the new film was a reboot you'd have to point that out in tv spots and posters. I can't imagine how awkward that would have been to get across and in no way would it have guaranteed anything.

Don't think you have to. BB never mentioned it was a reboot in any of the trailers or TV spots, but the tone was drastically different from B&R. There was no question that it had nothing to do with Burton or Schumacher.

I don't recall the trailers or TV spots from Hulk03, but IIRC, both movies were marketed as action movies with lots of Hulk Smash. I don't think there was a huge difference in tone like there was with B&R and BB.

And WOM for TIH didn't help either. BB had a lower opening weekend, but managed to gross $70 million+ more than TIH because of great WOM.

Beg to differ, ahem--common movie goers don't remember ****. That's why they go to the movies and keep making ****ty movies a hit

A good number of people do remember, but they're not the kind of people who go support stuff like Epic Movie and Saw MXVII.

 

[Chewy]

And WOM for TIH didn't help either. BB had a lower opening weekend, but managed to gross $70 million+ more than TIH because of great WOM.

BB had a much bigger OW that was spread over 5 days instead of 3.

 

[Anita18]

BB had a much bigger OW that was spread over 5 days instead of 3.

I'm going by what Box Office Mojo has, and it's got $48.7 million for BB for the 3-day. I had to go into the articles to find the 5-day gross, which was $72 million.

Wednesday openings are always tricky, because you can't directly compare weekends.