Mark Ruffalo Reveals Whose Politics He’d Follow: Captain America or Iron Man
In a recent interview, Mark Ruffalo says he’s more Captain America than Iron Man on political views—and weighs in on whether Hulk could crash a Spider-Man adventure.
Mark Ruffalo did the very Mark Ruffalo thing on a recent podcast: answered a simple question with a little philosophy, slipped in a playful rivalry jab, and then danced around a rumor like a Marvel pro.
Cap or Stark? Ruffalo picks a side
On We're Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends, Ruffalo was asked whether he sees the world more like Captain America or Iron Man. No hesitation: Captain America. He said his own worldview lines up with Steve Rogers, and he even suggested his Hulk would land on Cap's side in a Civil War-style split. That's a fun wrinkle if you remember the movies often pair Bruce Banner more closely with Tony Stark.
Hulk vs everybody (yes, even Superman)
Because we can't have a Marvel chat without a fantasy fight, Ruffalo also weighed in on the never-dies-on-the-internet matchup talk. He said Hulk takes out Superman and Red Hulk. Cross-company beef? Sure. Confidence level? Off the charts.
"No one beats the Hulk."
The MCU is the steady gig he didn't expect
Ruffalo, who stepped into Bruce Banner/The Hulk back in The Avengers (2012), said the best part of Marvel is the long game. He likes the continuity and the sense of a company-town family in an industry that usually shuffles you from project to project. For an actor who didn't expect lasting stability, this franchise has basically become home base.
"I mean, never thought I would have a real legit steady job. It is, it's my steady job."
So about Hulk popping up with Spider-Man...
He didn't shut the rumor down, but he didn't fuel it either. When pressed on Hulk showing up in an upcoming Spider-Man movie, he delivered the classic Marvel non-answer.
"I can't confirm or deny it. That's what I'm reading."
Translation: even if he knows, he's not about to be the guy who spoils it. Or he really is just reading the same headlines we are. Either way, expect the speculation to keep simmering.
- Ruffalo appeared on We're Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends
- He's played Bruce Banner/The Hulk since The Avengers (2012)
- He says his ideology lines up with Captain America; his Hulk would side with Steve
- On fantasy fights: Hulk over Superman and Red Hulk, full stop
- He values Marvel's continuity and the "family" vibe of a long-term ensemble
- On Spider-Man rumors: "Can't confirm or deny" and claims he's hearing it like the rest of us
- Beyond superhero talk, he also touched on his political activism, broader global issues, and balancing big studio work with more dramatic films
In short: Ruffalo is Team Cap in spirit, Team Hulk in confidence, and Team Marvel when it comes to job security. The Spider-Man question? Still hanging in the air, just the way Marvel likes it.