In a bold statement, Marvel star Mark Ruffalo has weighed in on the controversy surrounding ABC's potential cancellation of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Speaking out on Threads, Ruffalo highlighted a concerning trend—Disney's stock had already slid 7% following the late-night show's unexpected pre-emption.

Ruffalo ominously predicted, "It’s going to go down a lot further if they cancel his show. Disney does not want to be the ones that broke America." His insights carry weight, considering his prominent role in the Marvel universe. Since debuting as Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk, in 2012's 'The Avengers', Ruffalo has become a beloved figure in the franchise, potentially influencing Disney's decisions.

Ruffalo isn't alone in defending Kimmel. Comedian Wanda Sykes, who was scheduled to appear on the show the day it was canceled, passionately took to Instagram. She critiqued the current administration, saying, "He didn’t end the Ukraine war or solve Gaza, but he did end freedom of speech within his first year. Hey, for those of you who pray, now’s the time to do it. Love you, Jimmy."

Adding to the chorus, fellow late-night host Conan O’Brien expressed his disapproval on social media, emphasizing that the suspension of Kimmel and the threat to silence criticism from other hosts should be alarming to all people, regardless of their political stance. "It’s wrong, and anyone with a conscience knows it’s wrong," he stated.

As tensions mount over late-night television and its role in political discourse, Ruffalo’s comments may serve as a wake-up call for Disney. The stakes are high, and fans are left wondering: Will they stand by Kimmel, or risk a backlash that could deteriorate their stock even further?