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The Incredible Hulk Returns

1988, English. Directed by Nicholas Corea.

His pent-up anger has been seething for 6 long years. Tonight, the incredible explosion!

Years after the end of the original series, David Banner continues his wandering search for a cure for the condition that turns him into the Hulk. He reunites with former colleague Don Blake, unaware of his mystical connection to Thor. When a criminal organization threatens their lives, Banner is forced to unleash the Hulk once again, marking the character’s return after the series finale.

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Runtime
1h 34m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.3/10 from 174 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Incredible Hulk Returns

The Incredible Hulk Returns is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and IndieFlix Shorts in India.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
22 May 1988
Country
United States of America
Written by
Nicholas Corea
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What The Incredible Hulk Returns is based on

The Incredible Hulk Returns is based on Hulk, a comics character by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee.

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What should I watch before The Incredible Hulk Returns?

Watch The Incredible Hulk (1977), The Return of the Incredible Hulk (1977), and Bride of the Incredible Hulk (1980) first.

What comes after The Incredible Hulk Returns?

Next in the series: The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) and The Death of the Incredible Hulk (1990).

Is The Incredible Hulk Returns worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 174 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Incredible Hulk Returns?

The Incredible Hulk Returns runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).

Does The Incredible Hulk Returns have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Incredible Hulk Returns. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Incredible Hulk Returns parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Incredible Hulk Returns is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Incredible Hulk Returns on?

The Incredible Hulk Returns is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Incredible Hulk Returns?

If you liked The Incredible Hulk Returns, try The Incredible Hulk, The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, The Death of the Incredible Hulk.

Who directed The Incredible Hulk Returns?

The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) was directed by Nicholas Corea and stars Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin.

What is The Incredible Hulk Returns based on?

The Incredible Hulk Returns is based on Hulk, a comics character by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee.

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