A discussion surrounding who owns the rights to Hulk has swept across social media, leading many fans to ask “Has Marvel bought Hulk back from Universal?” Here’s what we know so far about the Marvel Hulk rights debacle, which started when The Incredible Hulk surprise-launched on Disney Plus.
Have Marvel and Disney bought the Hulk rights back from Universal?
While nothing has been officially confirmed, the sudden appearance of The Incredible Hulk on Disney Plus has led some fans to speculate that a deal has been made.
In a recent article, Variety notes that “in a notable shift, the right have reverted to Marvel Studios, leading to the film’s release on Disney Plus.” What’s important to note is that it’s the movie, not the hero, that Variety is talking about here, so don’t automatically assume that Disney/Marvel will now be able to start pumping out Hulk movies without Universal’s input.
For now, all we know is that The Incredible Hulk has appeared on Disney Plus and is now available for all subscribers to watch. Whether it marks a shift in ownership of the green hero, a new streaming deal between Disney and Universal, or simply that single movie returning to Disney/Marvel, it’s not yet clear.
With next to no fanfare surrounding the release, it seems unlikely that Disney has acquired the right to Hulk. While it’s certainly possible, it seems more likely that it’s just The Incredible Hulk movie that has returned to Disney/Marvel, leading to it now being available on Disney Plus.
This post will be updated as and when we learn more information.
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