Rumors of a Planet Hulk movie have been circulating pretty much since the credits rolled on the first Avengers — and rightfully so. Not only was Mark Ruffalo’s jade giant arguably the standout character of that movie, but Planet Hulk is also one of the best Hulk storylines out there. More recently, speculation of a “Hulk in space” movie has surfaced, leading some fans to conclude that Planet Hulk is imminent. The question is, would Marvel really make a whole movie featuring just Hulk, sans Bruce Banner (and, by extension, Ruffalo)?

Earlier this week, IGN’s own Roth Cornet spoke with Marvel head Kevin Feige and mentioned the persistence of the rumors, asking if it might be a challenge to adapt that storyline — if the studio ever did — given that many fans are responding to Ruffalo’s Banner, who would not be utilized in a Planet Hulk film. “Well that’s why there are no plans for Planet Hulk anytime soon,” Feige laughed.

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