Kingpin’s Callout: What Daredevil: Born Again Means for Spider-Man in the MCU

Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) has never been one to forgive or forget, and Daredevil: Born Again proves that once again. By the second episode of the highly anticipated revival, Fisk has taken over as New York City’s acting mayor, vowing to rid the city of vigilantes. In a bold move, he publicly names three of Marvel’s most well-known street-level heroes: Daredevil (Charlie Cox), The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), and—most surprisingly—Spider-Man.

Why Is Fisk Targeting Spider-Man?

During a press conference, Fisk declares, “We don’t need a gun-toting vigilante who wears a skull on his chest, or a man who dresses in a spider outfit, or a guy who wears devil horns to save us.” This direct callout confirms that Spider-Man has been operating in New York post-No Way Home and has likely clashed with Fisk’s forces before.

While Daredevil and The Punisher have long been thorns in Kingpin’s side, Spider-Man’s involvement adds a new layer to the MCU’s evolving street-level conflict. Up until now, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker has been more than a simple neighborhood hero—he was an Avenger and Iron Man’s protégé. But Born Again implies a shift, positioning him more as a grounded vigilante facing real-world threats rather than cosmic or multiversal dangers.

How No Way Home Set Up This Showdown

At the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker made the ultimate sacrifice—he allowed Doctor Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) spell to erase him from everyone’s memory, leaving him utterly alone. With no friends, family, or Stark Tech to rely on, he embraced the classic “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” identity, moving into a tiny New York apartment and making his own suit.

In this new, low-profile phase of his life, it’s likely that Spider-Man has crossed paths with Fisk’s operations, whether through the Tracksuit Mafia (introduced in Hawkeye), Echo (Alaqua Cox), or other criminal enterprises. This would explain why Fisk, now in power, is acknowledging him as a threat.

Could Daredevil: Born Again Set Up Spider-Man 4?

There have been ongoing rumors that Spider-Man 4 will feature a grittier, street-level story, potentially involving both Daredevil and Kingpin. Matt Murdock already made a cameo in No Way Home, and with Fisk now the mayor, the stage is set for a live-action showdown between Spider-Man and Kingpin—something that has never been done before in the MCU.

In the comics, their rivalry runs deep. Fisk was originally introduced as a Spider-Man villain in The Amazing Spider-Man #50, attempting to take control of New York when Peter briefly retires from being Spidey. Later, after Peter publicly reveals his identity during Civil War, Fisk retaliates by ordering a hit on Aunt May, leading to one of the most brutal beatdowns in Marvel history—where an enraged Peter nearly kills Fisk in prison.

While the MCU may not follow this exact storyline, Born Again is clearly laying the groundwork for a bigger conflict. If Fisk sees Spider-Man as a threat now, that likely means he has plans to eliminate him.

Despite their long history in comics and animation, Spider-Man and Kingpin have never faced off in live-action. With Born Again name-dropping Peter Parker, the opportunity is finally here. Whether it’s in Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Man 4, or even Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the battle between Spider-Man and Kingpin seems inevitable.

As Fisk tightens his grip on New York, Spider-Man may find himself in his toughest fight yet—one that doesn’t involve aliens, magic, or multiversal chaos, but something much more personal: a war for the soul of the city he calls home.