Vincent D’Onofrio Confirms Kingpin’s Exclusion from MCU Movies Due to Rights Issues

The actor revealed that licensing complications restrict Kingpin to television appearances, with no resolution in sight for his inclusion in films.

Vincent D’Onofrio confirmed that Kingpin cannot appear in MCU films, including Spider-Man 4, due to unresolved rights and ownership issues.
The character is currently limited to television series, such as Daredevil: Born Again, Hawkeye, and Echo, all streaming on Disney+.
Kingpin's licensing complications may stem from his origins as a Spider-Man villain, potentially involving Sony's control over Spider-Man-related characters.
D’Onofrio expressed uncertainty about whether these rights issues will ever be resolved, leaving Kingpin's cinematic future in doubt.
Fans remain disappointed by Kingpin's absence from films, given his rich history with Spider-Man and potential for compelling street-level storytelling.