Every Marvel Release in 1990
1990 had just one Marvel release, The Death of the Incredible Hulk, about 1h 40m of viewing. Here’s where it fits.
Every release this year came from outside the MCU: The Death of the Incredible Hulk.
| Release date | Title | Type | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 1990 | The Death of the Incredible Hulk Not MCU | Film | 1h 40m |
Marvel in 1990
The Bixby era of the Hulk ended with The Death of the Incredible Hulk, which aired on NBC on February 18, 1990. A follow-up was planned, but disappointing ratings got it canceled, so this one stood as the last word.
Captain America got a feature film, of sorts. Albert Pyun directed Matt Salinger as Steve Rogers and Scott Paulin as the Red Skull for Menahem Golan's 21st Century Film Corporation, on a budget of about $3 million. It opened in UK theaters on December 14 and had a limited international run, then sat unreleased in the US until it went to video in 1992. Reviews were harsh, though the film now has a cult following. Cap would have to wait until 2011 for a major studio film.
Neither 1990 release connects to the MCU, but both matter if you're watching Marvel history in order. The Death of the Incredible Hulk closes the run that began with the 1977 pilot, so it's the natural end point for a Bixby marathon. Captain America was meant to arrive for the character's 50th anniversary; instead US fans waited until 1992. Matt Salinger, son of novelist J. D. Salinger, played Rogers, and the production moved from Italy to Yugoslavia to save money, shooting in Zagreb and Dubrovnik.
FAQ
Who played Captain America in the 1990 movie?
Matt Salinger played Steve Rogers in Albert Pyun's Captain America, with Scott Paulin as the Red Skull.
Why was there no fourth Bill Bixby Hulk movie?
A sequel to The Death of the Incredible Hulk was canceled because the 1990 film's ratings disappointed.
How many Marvel movies and shows came out in 1990?
Just one: The Death of the Incredible Hulk, about 1h 40m of viewing.