Earlier this year, directorJoe Russo, who is directingAvengers: Infinity Warwith his brotherAnthony Russo, teased that this upcoming movie will unite the entireMarvel Cinematic Universe. However, it seems unlikely that any of the members of the TV side of the MCU will be present in this massive movie, such asDaredevil,Jessica Jones,Luke CageandIron Fist. Of course, nothing has been confirmed yet, but during a recent interview,Guardians of the GalaxystarChris Prattrevealed there is one character he would like to meet, The Punisher.
Back in 2013, Marvel re-acquired the rights toThe Punisher,Ghost RiderandBlade.Jon Bernthalwas cast asThe PunisherinDaredevilSeason 2, and the character is also getting his own show, whileGhost Rideris coming toAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Season 4.Chris Prattrecently spoke toWe Got This Coveredwhile promotingThe Magnificent Seven, where he was asked what Marvel character he would like to meet inAvengers: Infinity War. Here’s what he had to say below.
“Oh, gosh. I don’t know. I’ll have to leave all that to Marvel, releasing who’s going to fight what. Me personally, I don’t even know the right answer to that. If I say the wrong thing I’ll get in trouble by Marvel or by the fans. It’d be awesome - I would like Peter Quill to meet the Punisher. He’s not in theAvengers, but if I’m talking Marvel Cinematic Universe, I think it’d be cool for Peter Quill. Punisher was my favorite growing up so that’d be cool for me to meet him.”
TheRusso Brothershad previously teased that there would be upwards of 67 characters inAvengers: Infinity War, but they have since backed away from that exact number. It has been confirmed thatChris Pratt’s Star-Lord and the rest of theGuardians of the Galaxywill be featured inAvengers: Infinity War. It is also believed that the recently-castBrie Larsonwill make her MCU debut asCaptain Marvelbefore her own stand alone movie.
Chris Prattwill return as Star-Lord alongside the rest of theGuardiansin the upcoming sequelGuardians of the Galaxy 2, hitting theaters on July 17, 2025.Avengers: Infinity Warwill start production late this year, with Marvel setting a August 11, 2025 release date. Take a look at the video below withChris Prattdiscussing potentially meeting The Punisher inAvengers: Infinity War.
