Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell (2016)
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When Nightmare's dream dimension unleashes monsters on Halloween night, Hulk and Doctor Strange descend into the Dream Dimension alongside the Howling Commandos. This 2016 Marvel film was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. At 1h 15m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | October 21, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 1h 15m |
| Age rating | PG |
| IMDb rating | 5.4/10 |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
Teamed the Hulk with Doctor Strange months before the Sorcerer Supreme's live-action debut, a Halloween-timed animated feature leaning into Marvel's horror-monster corner.
About Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell
Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell is a Halloween monster mash. On Halloween night, Nightmare's Dream Dimension starts spilling monsters into the real world. Doctor Strange teams up with the Hulk and the Howling Commandos, a team of monster characters, and the group heads into the Dream Dimension to stop Nightmare at the source.
Marvel Animation made the film, with Mitch Schauer directing and Marty Isenberg and Dave McDermott writing. Fred Tatasciore voices the Hulk, Jesse Burch is Bruce Banner, Liam O'Brien is Doctor Strange and Matthew Waterson is Nightmare. The Howling Commandos include Warwolf, Man-Thing, Nina Price (Vampire by Night) and Jasper Sitwell. It premiered at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016 and was released digitally on October 21, 2016. It runs 75 minutes. Reviewers called it a fun, kid-friendly Halloween film rather than a deep story; /Film called it an "absolute blast."
Good to know
- It shares continuity with Avengers Assemble and Ultimate Spider-Man.
- It is the second film in the Marvel Animated Universe, after Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!
- The Howling Commandos lineup pulls in deep-cut monster characters like Man-Thing and Nina Price.
- Fred Tatasciore, who also voiced the Hulk in Hulk Vs. and Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., returns as the Hulk.
How to watch it
This works best as an October watch. It follows the Disney XD Marvel shows, so it fits after Avengers Assemble or Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., but you don't need either to follow it. Fans of Doctor Strange and Marvel's monster characters will get the most from it, and it pairs well with Werewolf by Night (2022) for a Marvel Halloween double bill. At 75 minutes, it's an easy pick for families with kids who like spooky but not scary stories.
Where it fits in your watch
- All legacy Marvel films
Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell FAQ
Who voices Doctor Strange in Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell?
Liam O'Brien voices Doctor Strange, and Matthew Waterson voices Nightmare.
Is Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell connected to Avengers Assemble?
Yes. It's set in the same continuity as Avengers Assemble and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Who are the Howling Commandos in Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell?
They're a team of monsters that includes Warwolf, Man-Thing, Nina Price (Vampire by Night) and Jasper Sitwell.
Can you skip Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell?
Yes. It’s not on the MCU timeline, so you won’t miss any MCU story by skipping it.
When was Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell released?
Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell was released on October 21, 2016.
Is Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell part of the MCU?
No. Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell have a post-credit scene?
No, Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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