Every Marvel Release in 1996
1996 brought 2 Marvel movies and shows, years before the MCU existed, adding up to about 9h 9m. The full list is below, in release order.
Every release this year came from outside the MCU: Generation X, The Incredible Hulk (1996).
| Release date | Title | Type | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 1996 | Generation X Not MCU | Film | 1h 27m |
| September 8, 1996 | The Incredible Hulk (1996) Not MCU | Series | 21 eps |
Marvel in 1996
1996 was the low point for Marvel as a business. Ron Perelman's leadership ended in October, and on December 27 the Marvel group of companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Earlier that year, though, Marvel had set up Marvel Studios on August 7 and signed a seven-year development deal with 20th Century Fox, a sign that the company already saw film as a way forward.
On screen, Fox aired the TV movie Generation X on February 20, with Finola Hughes as Emma Frost and Jeremy Ratchford as Banshee, as a test for a possible series. It didn't get one. UPN premiered a new animated Incredible Hulk on September 8, and Lou Ferrigno, the live-action Hulk of the 1970s, provided the voice. In season two the show added She-Hulk as a co-star.
FAQ
When did Marvel go bankrupt?
The Marvel group of companies filed for Chapter 11 on December 27, 1996. It emerged on June 2, 1998, through a merger with Toy Biz.
Who played Emma Frost in Generation X?
Finola Hughes played Emma Frost in the 1996 Fox TV movie.
How many Marvel movies and shows came out in 1996?
There were 2, about 9h 9m of viewing in all.
What was the first Marvel release of 1996?
Generation X, released February 20, 1996.
What was the last Marvel release of 1996?
The Incredible Hulk (1996), released September 8, 1996.