Mark Ruffalo uses Hulk persona at New York political rally

Actor Mark Ruffalo used his Marvel character, the Hulk, to deliver a political message during the ‘Hands Off Our Vote’ event in New York City. Speaking to a crowd regarding the upcoming midterm elections, Ruffalo criticized President Donald Trump and Republican policies, urging voters to protect voting rights.

Ruffalo explicitly referenced his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating, ‘I’m still playing the Hulk,’ and telling the audience, ‘I’m gonna Hulk out,’ followed by the character’s signature line, ‘You won’t like me when I’m angry.’ He also adapted dialogue from the character Thanos to encourage political engagement.

The use of Disney-owned character imagery in a partisan speech has drawn attention to the potential implications for Marvel Studios and Disney ahead of upcoming film releases.