The MCU is one of the biggest superhero franchises in history. With over twenty films, countless interesting characters, and so much source material to pull from, it's no question as to why. One of fandoms' favorite things to do is come up with fan theories, and when it comes to the MCU there are certainly a lot of them. From questions unanswered to character quirks, we managed to round up some of the most interesting fan theories surrounding the strongest Avenger.
1.Hulk Stayed Hulk So Long To Protect Banner
Banner states that in the past he felt that he and Hulk always had one hand on the wheel of control, but during his time on Sakaar it was more like Hulk had full control and Banner was locked in the trunk.
I don't think this happened because Hulk somehow gained a greater control of his shared living conditions. I think Banner sub-consciously gave up control and allowed Hulk to stay in charge as a matter of self preservation.
It's been definitively stated that Hulk will take over as a protective measure when Banner is injured or in danger. Sakaar is a strange and dangerous planet, and Banner was obviously ill-equipped to survive there (as evidenced by his near panic attack when he regains control of his body and general uselessness when not in a lab). My theory is that the aspect of Banner that remains while in Hulk mode recognized how dangerous of a situation he was in, and willingly gave up control so that Hulk could survive. Luckily, Hulk not only survived, but thrived as a warrior on a gladiatorial planet.
2.Hulk Accidentally Invented An Immortality Machine In 'Endgame'
Just realized it, while Professor Hulk was doing time-travel test on Scott he accidently turned Scott into an old, teen and a baby. Of course it was fun scene, but what if they actually use that tech for selfish reason? For example, Hulk could use that to heal his arm, Cap could use that to become young again, and they still have all memories
3.Hulk Only Helps Banner When His Friends Are In Danger
Hulk wants friendship. It's that easy. Watch Ragnarok. All they talk about is "Thor not Hulk friend". Waititi makes is perfectly clear: Valkyrie comes. They are friends. It's obvious. He helps her. He clears the air with Thor. They establish a friendship between Thor and Hulk, not just Thor and Banner. Hulk runs after Thor. "Friend!" he exclaims. Because he's lonely. Because no one likes or respects him for who he is. Banner treats him like a trained animal. Hulk liked being a gladiator. He got recognition for who and what he is. Which, at it's core is all anyone wants. There's nothing complicated going on. Ragnarok makes it clear over and over again that Hulk's primary motivation is validation from others, most importantly through friendship. Hulk came out on the Bifrost because Hulk's friends were in trouble. Not because Banner called him. In fact, Hulk was content to let Banner die. He waited. He didn't do it for Banner. He did it for Valkyrie and Thor. This ain't rocket surgery, folks. Banner will be friends with his inner Hulk.
4.Hulk Knew He Couldn’t Bring Back Natasha Because He Met Her In The Soul World
Think about it..... we’ve only seen the soul stone used a couple of times; Thanos wiping out half the universe... and as soon as he does that, he has a moment in the soul world with the one he loves (Gamora: “did you do it?” etc) When the Hulk used it to bring everyone back. When Iron Man used it to get rid of Thanos and his army. We then see in a ‘deleted scene’ that Tony has a conversation in the soul world with his loved one (his daughter, all grown up).
5.Thanos Was Able To Beat The Hulk Because He Knew How The Hulk Operated
How Thanos actually beat the Hulk. It's simple. It involves martial arts and skill, as well as knowledge of anatomy, the Hulk and how his strength works. If Thanos is aware of Hulk as a being that gets stronger with anger, Thanos knows he has to interrupt that process internally. The Avengers know it as well, which is why they try to calm him down with soft talk and a pretty lady. Thanos accomplishes this with targeted strikes. If you notice re-watching the fight scene, Thanos' first strike is to Hulks neck. In fact, the next few strikes are to his neck and chin. These areas are vital and attacks to these areas will disrupt the flow of oxygen by restricting the ability to breathe, and disorient the brain by concussive force. Chin strikes have a higher chance to rattle someone.
6.Professor Hulk Isn't Seen Fighting In 'Endgame' Because Banner Never Learned How To Fight
I was a little annoyed by how underwhelming Hulk was in this movie. I thought that the Hulk would’ve had a sweet little redemption fight with Thanos... after how quickly he was dismantled in the last movie. At least one round even... but nothing. I think I just realized why. The reason Professor Hulk isn’t really seen fighting, is because Banner (who is now driving the Hulk car) never learned how to fight. His strength is hardly showcased at all. He held up some rocks... he threw a bench across the state... And he picked up a motorcycle and tossed it aside and that was the extent of Hulk showing his power. The reason why I think this is, is because Banner never really learned how to fight and he’s always just been a spectator in the Hulk’s berserker show. Sure, when he was wearing the hulk buster armor, he was piloting something super strong, but that was a suit of armor programmed to react and fight and super enhance wearer ability (even if they are limited). Savage Hulk was never a skilled fighter himself. He was a berserker who just destroyed everything trying to hurt him or his friends. His rage fueled all of his punches. During that five years, he became soft and complacent... banner only used his strength only to wow kids, but never knowing how to really use his strength for combat. Some of this is evident when they travel back to New York and Banner is off to get the time stone. Cap tells him to wreck some stuff and Banner isn’t really sure what to do... he punches a car... he tosses a motorcycle to the side and just stands there dopey. Banner doesn’t have rage and isn’t a berserker. He should really be working with Clint, Bucky and all of the other hand to hand combatants on how to use his power.
7.Hulk Was Actually On Sakaar A Lot Longer Than We Thought
I think the Hulk has been on Sakaar for a very very long time, possibly a hundred years or more. Hulk has been missing since Avengers Age of Ultron and Thor says to him he’s been gone for 2 years and Bruce Banner has no recollection of the 2 years Thor’s talking about. Loki was on Sakaar for 2 weeks before Thor was, but the time between them being knocked out of the Bi-Frost was a total of about 30 seconds. So, if 30 seconds in the reference frame outside of Sakaar is equal to 2 weeks inside Sakaar then how long is 2 years outside of Sakaar equal to on Sakaar? My thought is Hulk has been on Sakaar for a very long time, and never as Banner, and that leads to other things such as Hulks intelligence increasing as he spends so much time not stuck Banners body.
8.Hulk Isn't Afraid Of Thanos
I've seen a lot on the internet about how Hulk won't come out because he's afraid of Thanos. But I don't think that's the reason why. Hulk thinks that everyone on earth hates him. For one he straight up says just that in Thor: Ragnarok. And that is the whole reason he leaves leaves earth in Age of Ultron. Also think about it, Thanos isn't actually ever on earth all the times that Banner tries to Hulk out.
9.Hulk Brought Back The Infinity Stones
In Endgame, we can see the Infinity Gauntlet's power painfully burn through Hulk's arm just from him putting it on, to the point that he has to put his arm in a sling for the rest of the movie. He said it emitted the same gamma radiation that made him, so why would Tony Stark, an unenhanced and severely injured human being with no superpowers whatsoever, not sustain a similar if not greater amount of damage than the man the Gauntlet was "made for?" By all rights just being in the same room as it should have killed him.
10.Banner Was Actually Inhibiting Hulk’s Voice In 'Ragnarok'
One of the “plot holes” pointed out by fans in Ragnarok was that Hulk suddenly developed the ability to speak. However, there is evidence to show that Banner was actually inhibiting Hulk’s voice. Banner says that instead of having a “hand on the wheel” the Hulk had full control. In earlier Avengers films, Banner retained control of the Hulk(at least enough to prevent friendly fire) and retained memory of what was happening. He did remember Sokovia despite being Hulk at the time.When Banner and Hulk had their 50/50 split Banner may have had control of vocal functions, but Banner’s voice was incompatible with Hulk’s body. It wasn’t until Hulk gained full control that he was able to speak, and I suspect it wasn’t until after Bannerhulk had hung up on Nat on his was out.
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