The Marvel Cinematic Universe, and his brawls have delivered some of the franchise’s most memorable action moments. While Hulk hasn't always come out on top, when he does win, it’s usually spectacular. From smashing Chitauri to punting Loki like a ragdoll, Hulk’s victories are brutal, unforgettable, and occasionally hilarious.

Hulk’s fights have varied in tone and scale throughout the MCU timeline, reflecting both his growth and shifting role within the franchise. Initially portrayed as a monster of chaos, Hulk’s journey eventually brought him into heroic team dynamics – and even moments of vulnerability. While Bruce Banner himself has grown more comfortable with his gamma-infused alter ego over time, early appearances leaned into horror and awe

13 Hulk Vs. Emil Blonsky And The Military In Brazil

The Incredible Hulk

In The Incredible Hulk (2008), Hulk’s first MCU appearance is a masterclass in suspense and suggestion. Set in Brazil, the scene pits a cornered Bruce Banner against an elite military squad led by Emil Blonsky. Although most of the actual fight happens off-screen or in quick cuts, it effectively builds Hulk’s mythos.

Audiences hear screams, see soldiers thrown like rag dolls, and glimpse shadows of a green giant. The fight’s vagueness enhances Hulk’s terror factor. It was a bold choice that immediately positioned Hulk not as a superhero, but as a primal force no army could contain.

12 Hulk Vs Chitauri Soldiers

The Avengers

The Battle of New York in The Avengers (2012) delivers one of Hulk’s most satisfying rampages. Once Banner transforms with the legendary “I’m always angry” line, the green goliath unleashes gleeful destruction on waves of Chitauri invaders. He smashes, tears, punches, and leaps through the alien forces with joyful rage.

Every moment feels earned, and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk comes alive as both terrifying and oddly endearing. His improvisational brutality – like tearing apart a flying leviathan or swatting enemies like flies – makes this one of Hulk’s most purely entertaining fights. It also marks the first time Hulk learned to work as part of a team.

11 Hulk And The Avengers Vs The Ultron Bots

Avengers: Age Of Ultron

In Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Hulk takes part in the climactic battle in Sokovia alongside the full Avengers team. Fighting an endless wave of Ultron bots, Hulk operates more as a powerhouse teammate than a lone monster. His role in the battle is defined by dynamic, fast-paced action – launching bots into the air, body-slamming them into rubble, and fighting back-to-back with other heroes.

It’s a fun, kinetic sequence that showcases Hulk’s utility in group combat. While not a solo fight, Hulk gets plenty of highlights, including uppercutting Ultron himself. It’s a wild, team-based win that cements Hulk’s heroic evolution.

10 Hulk Vs Thor On The Helicarrier

The Avengers

This spontaneous brawl occurs in The Avengers after Loki manipulates Bruce Banner into hulking-out on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. Thor tries to contain Hulk, resulting in a visually thrilling fight between two titans. The battle is full of heavy hits and thunderous blows, with Hulk’s brute strength clashing against Thor’s godly might.

Though there's no definitive winner, the chaos Hulk causes leads S.H.I.E.L.D. to dramatically escalate their response – indicating that he came out on top. Thor fights valiantly, but Hulk’s uncontrollable rage proves too much. It’s a showcase of Hulk's raw dominance, even against one of the MCU’s strongest heroes.

9 Bruce Banner Vs Cull Obsidian

Avengers: Infinity War

In Avengers: Infinity War, Bruce Banner takes on Cull Obsidian during the Battle of Wakanda – without the Hulk. After Hulk refuses to appear, Banner dons the Hulkbuster armor to make up for it. Cull initially has the upper hand, tearing off the Hulkbuster’s arm.

However, Banner adapts, using the severed arm as a weapon. In a clever twist, he activates the repulsors on it while it’s attached to Cull, blasting the hulking alien into Wakanda’s energy shield. It’s a major victory for Bruce, even if it’s not technically Hulk doing the smashing.

8 Hulk Vs. Loki

The Avengers

Arguably, Hulk’s most iconic MCU moment came during the Battle of New York. When Loki tries to assert dominance in Stark Tower, declaring himself a god, Hulk abruptly interrupts with the ultimate one-sided beatdown. Grabbing Loki mid-monologue, Hulk slams him into the ground repeatedly like a toy.

The scene lasts mere seconds but redefines the Hulk in the eyes of audiences. It's not a traditional fight, but it's undeniably a victory – and one that became instantly legendary. Hulk’s victorious “puny god” line sealed the legendary moment. For sheer comedic timing and shock value, this is one of Hulk’s greatest MCU triumphs.

7 Bruce Banner Vs. Outriders

Avengers: Infinity War

In Avengers: Infinity War, Bruce Banner is forced into the fight without his jade alter ego. With Hulk still refusing to emerge after the beatdown from Thanos, Banner steps up in a major way. Banner dons the Hulkbuster armor and charges into fight during the Battle of Wakanda.

Despite being outnumbered by hordes of Outriders, he charges through Thanos's monstrous foot soldiers, blasting, punching, and smashing with the modified suit. The sequence lets Banner have a rare solo moment of physical heroism. While less flashy than Hulk's usual fights, Banner's determined stand—and refusal to be sidelined—makes this a meaningful and victorious entry in Hulk’s fight record.

6 Hulk Vs. Chitauri Leviathan

The Avengers

Few moments in MCU history are as unforgettable as Hulk’s showdown with the Chitauri Leviathan in The Avengers. As a massive alien warship tears through New York City, Hulk and the rest of the team prepare to face it down. Banner’s now-iconic line, “I’m always angry,” signals his transformation into Hulk.

He then immediately punches the leviathan straight out of the sky with a single, earth-shaking blow. It’s a moment of jaw-dropping strength, perfect buildup, and cinematic payoff. This wasn’t just a fight Hulk won—it was a defining MCU moment that forever established him as the ultimate game-changer in battle.

5 Mega-Hulk Vs Apex Hulk

What If…? Season 3, Episode 1 “What If... the Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?"

In “What If... The Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?” the animated multiverse dives into a wildly exaggerated version of Hulk’s power. Bruce Banner finally manages to separate himself from the Hulk. However, the result is a monstrous, kaiju-sized Apex Hulk.

This urges Banner into battle, prompting him to detonate a gamma bomb that transforms him into Mega-Hulk, a Godzilla-sized, glowing green behemoth. The result is an epic, city-flattening brawl with seismic punches, gamma-powered roars, and a final, triumphant kill that leaves no doubt about which Hulk reigns supreme. It’s one of the most visually spectacular Hulk fights ever, fully embracing Hulk's destructive glory.

4 Hulk Vs. Fenris Wolf

Thor: Ragnarok

In Thor: Ragnarok, Hulk’s brutal showdown with Fenris, Hela’s resurrected wolf, is one of the film’s most intense battles. After unsuccessfully transforming and landing unconscious on the Bifrost, Hulk makes a surprise entrance. Grabbing the giant wolf’s tail, Hulk pulls the monster back and engages in a brutal fight.

The fight is raw and feral – Hulk bites, punches, and wrestles the beast underwater while Fenris slashes and thrashes violently. Eventually, Hulk emerges victorious, sending Fenris plummeting off the edge of Asgard. This win feels earned, as Hulk genuinely struggles throughout, showing pain and fatigue.