Rumors of Mark Ruffalo’s Marvel Firing Are False
Marvel lists Ruffalo in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, signaling an ongoing relationship.
Overview
- Viral posts after the Golden Globes claimed Disney cut ties with Ruffalo following his criticism of President Trump.
- No statements have been issued by Disney or Marvel, and trades such as Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter have not reported a firing.
- Ruffalo is officially credited for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, slated for release on July 31, 2026.
- The actor told Empire he will not appear in Avengers: Doomsday, describing the decision as creative rather than disciplinary.
- A 2018 Russo Brothers joke tweet saying “Mark, you’re fired” has been misrepresented, with the Gina Carano case cited as context that helped the rumor spread.