The Truth Behind the Rumours of Mark Ruffalo's Firing from Marvel

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Internet rumours claiming that Disney and Marvel Studios have severed ties with Mark Ruffalo have surged across social media this week, following the actor's pointed political remarks at the 2026 Golden Globes. The viral speculation suggested that the studio took disciplinary action after Ruffalo used the red carpet to criticise the U.S. administration, specifically labelling President Donald Trump ‘the worst human being in the world’ and accusing him of disregarding international law. These comments were made while Ruffalo was discussing his ‘Be Good’ pin, worn in memory of Renee Nicole Good, a woman killed by an ICE agent.

Despite the intense online chatter and claims that Ruffalo lost a major contract, there is no evidence to support the idea that his position in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been compromised. Industry experts and verified reports from major entertainment trade publications like Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline have confirmed that no such production shake-ups have occurred.

According to analysis by OtakuKart, the reports are entirely unverified and unsupported by any official studio statements. The confusion appears to be amplified by a long-standing running gag within the Marvel fandom that dates back to 2018. During a promotional appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for Avengers: Endgame, Ruffalo jokingly spoiled the movie title, leading directors Joe and Anthony Russo to post a tongue-in-cheek tweet saying, ‘Mark, you’re fired.’

While that exchange was a staged comedy bit, out-of-context screenshots of the tweet often resurface whenever the actor faces public controversy. Ruffalo’s reputation as Marvel’s ‘Spoiler King’, earned after he accidentally livestreamed the audio of the Thor: Ragnarok premiere and hinted at the ending of Avengers: Infinity War, has often seen the studio leaning into the firing joke as a marketing tool.

However, his most recent political stance has shifted the conversation from playful banter to serious speculation. Despite the controversy surrounding his Golden Globes speech, Ruffalo remains officially associated with Marvel Studios. Any legitimate discussions regarding the future of the Hulk in the MCU have centred on creative story arcs and the character's long-term evolution rather than disciplinary termination or political fallout.