We Aren't Getting Spider-Man vs. Kingpin, but the Next Best Thing Is Happening 3 Times This Year

"Wilson Fisk is the Mayor of New York City in the MCU, and he will return in March in Daredevil: Born Again season 2. While this is exciting, it isn't scratching the itch that many Spider-Man fans have, as he probably won't be appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Fisk seems to be caught up in rights issues, meaning that Marvel may not be able to use him in an MCU movie."

"While he isn't Wilson Fisk, Tombstone is a character who is pretty similar to the Kingpin. Like Fisk, Tombstone is a powerful gangster who is always operating in the shadows of New York City. He is also known for his immense strength, with Tombstone's superpowers making him even more powerful than Fisk."

"Second, Tombstone will appear as one of the main villains in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The character will be played by Krondon, and will face off against Spidey and possibly The Punisher in the film."

Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin, will not appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day due to rights complications, disappointing fans who wanted to see Spider-Man face his original nemesis on screen. However, Tombstone, a similar character with comparable criminal power and shadowy operations in New York City, will fill this role across multiple 2026 projects. Tombstone possesses superhuman strength exceeding Fisk's abilities and will appear in Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime Video, serve as a main villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day played by Krondon, and feature in at least one additional project. This marks a significant spotlight for the traditionally underutilized Spider-Man villain.

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