Mark Ruffalo might have played the Hulk in several films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it's 13 Going on 30 that gets him recognized more. The rom-com premiered in 2004 and it has reached cult classic status.

Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo co-starred in the time travel rom-com, which has just celebrated its 20th anniversary. The comedy follows Garner's Jenna, an unpopular girl, who makes an unusual wish on her birthday to go back to become an adult who has their life together. The next day, she wakes up as a 30-year-old woman, having to deal with life as an adult, realizing that everything has changed, and her childhood best friend, Matt (Ruffalo) is no longer in her life. To celebrate this milestone, Garner, Ruffalo, and their co-star Judy Greer got together for a chat.

In an Instagram video, the three of them addressed the impact 13 Going on 30 has. Ruffalo chimed in, revealing that the role of Matt turned out to be his most recognizable, despite playing the Hulk in the MCU for over a decade. “There’s two types of people in this world. There’s Hulk people, and there’s 13 Going on 30 people, and I get equal amounts,” Ruffalo said before adding, “way more 13 Going on 30.”

13 Going on 30 was directed by Gary Winick from a script by Cathy Yuspa and Josh Goldsmith. The rom-com was a hit at the box office, grossing $97.6 million worldwide from a budget of $37 million (via The Numbers). The comedy currently holds a 64% rating from the critics, with 71% from the audience on Rotten Tomatoes. Garner and Ruffalo reunited on screen again in 2022, when they co-starred in the Netflix film The Adam Project, alongside Ryan Reynolds and Zoe Saldaña.

What's Next for Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk?

Mark Ruffalo took over the role of Bruce Banner/ Hulk in the MCU in 2012's The Avengers. Since then, Ruffalo has had 10 acting credits as the Hulk so far, both in major feature films and Disney+ TV series. He is one of the original stars of the MCU and one of the fan-favorite characters. However, his future in the universe is unclear.

Ruffalo didn't receive a Hulk solo movie, and so far, there are no official plans for one. Not long ago, Ruffalo called a solo Hulk project too "expensive," but he would still love to continue playing the role. The Poor Things star was rumored to be in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, but the rumors were squashed after the actor "misspoke."

Ruffalo last appeared as Hulk in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and also voiced the character in the animated series What If...?

Source: Instagram, The Numbers