The Incredible Hulk (1996)
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The Hulk on the run, with She-Hulk joining in the second season. This 1996 Marvel series was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. All 21 episodes stream on Disney+ in the US, about 7h 42m in all.
| Release date | September 8, 1996 |
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| Episodes | 21 × ~22 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
Lou Ferrigno voices the Hulk, tying it back to the live-action series.
About The Incredible Hulk (1996)
The '96 Hulk follows Bruce Banner on the run from the army while he looks for a cure. The Leader is the main villain, backed by the Gargoyle, the Abomination, Ogress and the Gamma Warriors, and Doctor Doom shows up in several episodes. Season 1 is fairly dark. For season 2, UPN wanted a lighter show with She-Hulk as a regular co-star, so it was retitled The Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk.
It aired on UPN, with Avi Arad, Stan Lee and Rick Ungar as executive producers and Tom Tataranowicz as showrunner. It ran from September 1996 to November 1997, with 13 episodes in season 1 and 8 in season 2. Lou Ferrigno voices the Hulk and Neal McDonough voices Bruce Banner, with Genie Francis as Betty Ross, John Vernon as Thunderbolt Ross, Matt Frewer as the Leader, Mark Hamill as the Gargoyle, Luke Perry as Rick Jones and Cree Summer as She-Hulk. After a management change, UPN became less interested in animation and there was no third season.
Good to know
- Lou Ferrigno, the live-action Hulk, voices the character here.
- "Fantastic Fortitude" brings in the Thing and Mister Fantastic, with Chuck McCann and Beau Weaver reprising their roles from the 1994 Fantastic Four series.
- Ghost Rider, Thor, Doctor Strange, Iron Man and War Machine all make guest appearances.
- The episode "The Lost Village" won an Emmy for audio editing.
- Wolverine was cut from one episode because of commitments to X-Men: The Animated Series.
How to watch it
Watch it after Fantastic Four (1994) and Iron Man (1994), since it shares their era of Marvel animation and crosses over with the Fantastic Four in "Fantastic Fortitude." Season 1 is the darker, more serious run. Season 2 brings in She-Hulk and a lighter tone, so it's a good next step for fans of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The Leader episodes carry the main arc, and it suits viewers who grew up on '90s Marvel cartoons.
Where to watch The Incredible Hulk (1996) in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch The Incredible Hulk (1996) outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | Not included | Not available |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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The Incredible Hulk (1996) FAQ
Who voices the Hulk in the 1996 Incredible Hulk series?
Lou Ferrigno, who played the Hulk in the live-action show. Neal McDonough voices Bruce Banner.
Why was the 1996 Incredible Hulk renamed The Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk?
UPN felt season 1 was too dark and wanted She-Hulk as a regular co-star to attract more female viewers, so season 2 took a lighter tone and a new title.
Who voices She-Hulk in the 1996 series?
Cree Summer voices She-Hulk in season 2.
Can you skip The Incredible Hulk (1996)?
Yes. It isn’t part of the MCU timeline.
How many episodes does The Incredible Hulk (1996) have?
The Incredible Hulk (1996) has 21 episodes, around 22 minutes each.
Is The Incredible Hulk (1996) part of the MCU?
No. It’s a Marvel title made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe.