Hulk vs. Wolverine (2009) is a brutal, action-packed animated short film that pits Marvel’s two most savage brawlers against each other. Released as part of the double feature (paired with Hulk vs. Thor

Wolverine catches up to Bruce Banner. The encounter quickly triggers Banner's transformation into the Green Goliath. What follows is a brutal, bone-breaking slugfest between the mutant with the adamantium skeleton and the unstoppable force of gamma-irradiated rage.

Hulk vs. Wolverine succeeded because it didn't overthink the premise. It understood that the appeal of these characters lies in their durability and their rage. It remains a high-water mark for Marvel animation, proving that when you lean into the source material’s mature themes and kinetic energy, you create something that resonates far longer than a standard Saturday morning cartoon.

However, the plot takes a sharp left turn into horror territory. When Wolverine gets too close, Hulk doesn’t just punch him. He grabs Logan, rips him in half, and throws his lower torso into a ravine. Yes, you read that correctly. This film is rated PG-13, but it pushes the envelope with visceral, bloody violence that would make Mortal Kombat blush.