8 Ways That Thor: Ragnarok Sets Up Future MCU Movies

No More Bruce Banner?

When the God of Thunder bumps into the Jade Giant in Thor: Ragnarok, it’s been two years since he last turned back into Bruce Banner. With the calming influence of Black Widow not around, Hulk’s been in total control and has even (slightly) developed in intelligence. Though Banner is later able to sit in the driver’s seat again, he senses that the balance of power between him and Hulk has shifted and worries that the next time he changes could mean that he’ll never be himself again.

Bravely, though, Banner decides to let his inner big green rage monster out when Thor and his pals need Hulk’s help in facing Hela and her undead army. By the end of the movie, our heroes have saved the people of Asgard and stopped the villainess and we last see Hulk on board the refugee ship – but no reference is made to the issue of whether Banner is gone for good.

So, have we seen the last of Bruce Banner? When it comes to the character’s next appearance in Avengers: Infinity War, Hulk will be the useful one when it comes to fighting against the awesome might of Thanos, not puny Banner. Still, we highly doubt that Mark Ruffalo won’t get to show up as Banner again. What are the odds that another look at Scarlet Johansson’s face does the job?