Doctor Doom has a shopping list, and Bruce Banner is on it. The first behind-the-scenes photos from Avengers: Endgame Encore have landed, showing Mark Ruffalo filming the re-release’s mid-credits scene. It gives fans the best look yet at Banner before Robert Downey Jr.’s Doom “collects” him, and it’s a big clue for Avengers: Doomsday.
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Avengers Endgame Encore Hulk Scene
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Re-release | Avengers: Endgame Encore |
| Scene | Mid-credits, set after Spider-Man: Brand New Day |
| Characters | Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) |
| Photos shared by | Second-unit director Anthony Leonardi (Instagram) |
| Scene date in MCU | January 12, 2029 |
| Doomsday release | December 18, 2026 |
What the Photos Show?
Second-unit director Anthony Leonardi shared snapshots from the set on Instagram. They also include crew members like Matthew Haggerty and cinematographer Christophe Collette. His caption was simple: go watch Endgame Encore, and he had a blast being part of it.
Ruffalo’s beard is a small but important detail. It suggests Banner has been underground for a long time, settling into isolation and treating his bunker like a lab instead of a holding cell.
Why This Matters?
The scene looks recently filmed, which suggests Marvel is actively weaving Spider-Man: Brand New Day into Doomsday. Banner isn’t just a leftover cliffhanger waiting for Secret Wars. The scene confirms Hulk is in play and that Doom already has him ahead of the battle against the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four. The date also places Doomsday in 2029 on the MCU timeline.
Why Doom Says “Collect”
Doom uses the word “collect,” not “recruit.” That suggests Banner is an asset on a list, one of several people who matter to Doom’s plan for a collapsing Multiverse. The Direct outlines a few theories:
- Power source: Banner survived wearing the Infinity Gauntlet with all six stones. His gamma-powered body could act as a living conduit for stolen cosmic energy, perhaps even to power Battleworld.
- Brilliant mind: Banner helped design the Time Heist with Tony Stark. Doom might want a genius he can control.
- Removing the muscle: Taking the strongest Avenger off the board early makes it easier for Doom to fend off the heroes.
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Conclusion
Whether Doom wants Hulk’s power, his brain, or just his absence, the stakes just got higher. Which theory do you think is right? Tell us in the comments.
FAQs
Who is “collecting” Hulk in Endgame Encore?
Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom collects Bruce Banner in the mid-credits scene.
When does Avengers: Doomsday release?
The film arrives in theatres on December 18, 2026.
