The Hulk may be known best for smashing, but in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Green Goliath has delivered some surprisingly emotional moments over the years. Often seen as pure rage personified, Bruce Banner’s hulking alter ego actually carries a lot of pain, guilt, and compassion beneath the surface. From tragic failures to heartfelt connections, Hulk’s journey has been much more complex than fans initially expected when he first smashed onto the screen in The Incredible Hulk (2008). Especially as the MCU timeline has evolved, the once-volatile Hulk has become a character capable of great empathy, even wisdom.