Will the Worldbreaker Hulk Appear in Avengers: Endgame?

No, the Hulk does not transform into the Worldbreaker Hulk form in Avengers: Endgame. The film primarily focuses on the themes of teamwork, sacrifice, and the resolution of character arcs, rather than exploring this particular incarnation of the Hulk.

Why the Worldbreaker Hulk is not in MCU

Let's delve into why the Worldbreaker Hulk, a fictional character from comics, is not expected to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), specifically in the film 'Avengers: Endgame'. The reason this question often comes up may have to do with the misconception that a powerful entity as seen in movies and comics can easily fit into the MCU's narrative.

Comparing Power Levels

One of the key reasons the Worldbreaker Hulk is not included in the MCU is the significant disparity in power levels. In the MCU, the largest display of power we've seen, next to a celestial entity that destroyed a planet, is when Thanos ripped apart a nearby moon to throw chunks at Iron Man. The Worldbreaker Hulk, as people are asking for, is capable of far more than than Thanos demonstrated even with the Infinity Stones.

Earth-Shaking Power

A single step from the Worldbreaker Hulk was enough to topple buildings and even split the Earth's crust underfoot. Earthquakes were felt for miles across the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. When he finally let loose, he destroyed entire planets with a single punch. One can only imagine the catastrophic destruction such a character could bring, making even the other heroes appear insignificant. This is why it's unlikely the Worldbreaker Hulk would just be a toned-down, country-breaker Hulk in the movie. He would overshadow the narrative and shift focus to his destructive power rather than the heroes' efforts.

In the MCU, Hulk transforms into this powerful form only when he has experienced extreme pain and suffering, pushing him past the typical limits imposed by Bruce Banner. However, the series has shown no substantial pain or suffering that would prompt such a transformation in Endgame. Instead, we might see a different form of the Hulk, such as the Professor Hulk or Doc Green. This form merges Bruce Banner's intellect with the Hulk's base level strength, granting him greater control over his power.

Professor Hulk in MCU

There has been a leaked news story suggesting that Bruce Banner and the Hulk will come to a mutually satisfactory agreement and merge into the Professor Hulk version of the character. This cooperative amalgamation would combine Bruce Banner's intelligence with the Hulk's base-level strength, while allowing the Hulk to grow stronger as he grows angrier, but the process would be impeded by Banner's intelligence and preference for reasoning before violence.

Professor Hulk’s Vulnerabilities

In the comics, Professor Hulk was ambushed by the Juggernaut and easily defeated. The situation was different in the MCU; in the leaked storyline, Bruce Banner and the Hulk merge to form Professor Hulk. If the Juggernaut were to attack in street clothes, the rational, inquisitive mind of Bruce Banner would hesitate to determine the attacker, whereas the less intelligent, "Hulk smash!" version would have fought back immediately. This would lead to a rapid increase in strength, as Professor Hulk is less prone to anger, reducing the speed at which his strength would escalate in the face of a challenge.

Conclusion

While the Worldbreaker Hulk remains a fascinating character, his significant power level and the narrative impact he would bring make him unsuitable for inclusion in Endgame. Instead, we may see a more balanced form of the Hulk that combines intellect with strength, providing a more nuanced character development and a fitting resolution to the series.